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The only two factors for me are frunk size and option cost. Living in coastal SoCal, I have absolutely zero "need" for AWD, but if it's the difference between 0-60 in 5.5 and 4.2, if I can swing the payments, for sure I'm going to go with AWD. What can I say, I'm a sucker for acceleration!
I doubt there will be that much difference.
The difference between the 70D and 70 is only a couple of tenths of second. (5.2 and 5.5). I expect it will be more like 5.8 and 5.5, on the base Model 3.
It's kind of like having the rear motor permanently in first hear, and the front motor fixed to second. The rear will provide most of the grunt off the line, but the front is better tuned for constant high speed running. The computer distributes power based on which is most efficient for the conditions. Thus, higher range, with more power available, best of both worlds! For only a ~$3k upcharge!IIRC the two motors have their peak efficiency curves out of sync.
Tesla then shunts more power to which ever motor is in the better part of it's efficiency curve.
So the system as a whole spends more time at a higher efficiency, than a single motor can.
Also I believe there is different gearing, which leads to efficiencies at different speeds, prioritizing the most efficient motor.This is achievable by distributing the work across two motors which would require less amperage than putting all of the weight on one motor to get the car moving.
seems like splitting hairs tbh, the people that have awd defending getting awd and those with rwd doing the same. It does seem marginal when it is all said and done, and looks to be a matter of preference.
your statement of driving your wifes 70d over your 85 was a shocker being that you own both. Can you expand on that please? From all the statements yours has me really considering, although ive been to sf and miami is as flat as it gets. Sf is very hilly. Would you feel the same on flat roads?We line in the SF Bay Area (NoCA) and do not drive in snow/ice (...voluntarily). I really like to drive my wife's S70D over my S85, as the performance is better, the handling is better, and the overall range/efficiency is better. I would replace my RWD with a Dual Drive AWD in a minute. YMMV.
your statement of driving your wifes 70d over your 85 was a shocker being that you own both. Can you expand on that please? From all the statements yours has me really considering, although ive been to sf and miami is as flat as it gets. Sf is very hilly. Would you feel the same on flat roads?
I had always just assumed that I'd get the AWD ...being that I've waited so long to get into a Tesla...being that I live in the Northeast....
Then my lovely wife reminded me that over the 12years she has known me I've only ever driven RWD cars....with 1 exception being 1 FWD car and that was a commuter (Kia, rio)...which was to save miles on my '06 M3 (miss that car). I was sort of shocked by this until I realized she was right ....I'm currently in a '14 mustang.
So here I am thinking of saving $ on the AWD to use it on bigger battery and performance (not ludicrous, since I think that requires AWD?) or other options? After reading some of these posts ....I may need to rethink not getting the AWD as I do want (need) performance. Interesting to think about... While waiting.
Driving RWD cars in PA in Winter, were you using winter tires?I had always just assumed that I'd get the AWD ...being that I've waited so long to get into a Tesla...being that I live in the Northeast....
Then my lovely wife reminded me that over the 12years she has known me I've only ever driven RWD cars....with 1 exception being 1 FWD car and that was a commuter (Kia, rio)...which was to save miles on my '06 M3 (miss that car). I was sort of shocked by this until I realized she was right ....I'm currently in a '14 mustang.
Used to be similar mix of FWD and RWD cars as in America, minus the trucks plus the French cars with are all FWD. So I guess a little more FWD than US. Lately though they have started buying more AWD cars, not because of more snow but because people make a little more money every year. Gotta spend it on something.Do the people in Sweden who don't have AWD, have FWD or RWD?
So after looking over Model S options, basically if I'm only interested in added "performance", getting a bigger battery makes a much greater impact as far as acceleration and range than going for dual-motors does, right?