Was in the same boat a month ago. I didn't want to pay the premium for the 100, so I picked up a loaner model. Essentially got the 100D for the price of the 75D and still will receive the $7.5k tax credit. I couldn't be happier with the decision, especially since I have a charging solution similar to yours currently.
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Looking for some wisdom for choosing 75D vs 100D
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Definitely the 75D.
It’s identical to the 100D in every way (that matters).
It’s identical to the 100D in every way (that matters).
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To clarify, for the person who disagreed:
The 75D is the same as the 100D on these points:
- Same manufacturer.
- Physically identical exterior.
- Physically identical interior.
- Same software, same nav, same streaming.
- Same MCU hardware.
- Same dash display.
- Same charge port, adapters, supercharger access, home charging speed.
- Same suspension, handling, driving feel.
- Goes a bit further on a charge.
- Slightly better performance.
The performance boost is nice, but the 75D is already lightning quick.
Add to the advantages 3. Faster supercharging in miles per time charged.
Add to disadvantages 1. Is slightly heavier
jlv1
Twice as much fun
As I said, I love my 75D. When I give someone a ride for the first time, I always point out it's a slow Tesla, just before I floor it.
That said, in my mind the advantage of the 100D is faster SuperCharging and longer (start-of-trip) range. We do significant road trips and I feel the extra cost would have been worth it (for us).
(and I'm not talking about a P100D).
That said, in my mind the advantage of the 100D is faster SuperCharging and longer (start-of-trip) range. We do significant road trips and I feel the extra cost would have been worth it (for us).
(and I'm not talking about a P100D).
technically yes but since the 100D battery is larger, it does need to charge faster to gain just as much %. The 75 and 100 batteries charge to 80% in roughly the same amount of time.
The actual difference between charging sessions on long road trips is somewhere between 10-25 minutes. Depending on how many road trips you take a year, is saving that little time worth $16,500? probably not. I valued it where I would have to supercharge everyday in order for the 100 battery to be worth it. And I rarely supercharge, maybe once a month
I always love the people who click disagree and then don't even bother telling you why.
Are you guys ever wary of bringing your Tesla car to a ghetto shopping area? It's different than bringing a Lexus or BMW.
I was in your EXACT same shoes a couple months ago. I got a new inventory 100D - I would absolutely do it again and would never consider anything smaller now that I understand EV realities better
I have 75D. The one scenario I see where I wish I had the 100D which I have had a couple of times is travelling distances of one way of 90-100 miles somewhere.
To elucidate, recent trip to a beach town about 100 miles away. So right off the bat I need 200 miles at least which equals to 210 -220 or so to be on safe side. And if I ended up doing trips around the town would end up cutting it close. So I had to supercharge 30 miles into my trip to keep enough in reserve to be able to drive around town as needed.
I have had the above a few time where I have driven 100 or so miles one way. End up needing supercharging whereas with 100D I would not have.
I live in North east, so enough superchargers around for it to not make too much of a difference but still wish had paid 10000$ extra for a loaner/inventory 100D.
To elucidate, recent trip to a beach town about 100 miles away. So right off the bat I need 200 miles at least which equals to 210 -220 or so to be on safe side. And if I ended up doing trips around the town would end up cutting it close. So I had to supercharge 30 miles into my trip to keep enough in reserve to be able to drive around town as needed.
I have had the above a few time where I have driven 100 or so miles one way. End up needing supercharging whereas with 100D I would not have.
I live in North east, so enough superchargers around for it to not make too much of a difference but still wish had paid 10000$ extra for a loaner/inventory 100D.
Is Baton Rouge a rich neighborhood? I'm talking something like this:
When I'm driving or walking around, I can spot a Tesla shape right away. Some people give zero ****s around here and just bang their door into my car when they open their door.
Fair enough, man. Anaheim has its expensive neighborhoods and poor neighborhoods, though. I guess it's like that everywhere.
Door songs happen in the best of neighbourhoods too. Just try park as far away as possible and in the end bay to mitigate your risks to only 1 door! The 75D is the best options for you! Drop me a message if you need a referral !
arcus
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jlv1
Twice as much fun
While they charge to 80% in roughly the same amount of time, the distance you get out of that charge is roughly 33% more. That's a big difference.
I'm doing a 750 mile round trip this coming weekend. My wife already suggested twice that we take the CRV so that we don't need to spend time charging.
For this trip, we have 2 stops with 40 minutes (probably 38) of charging, vs. 1 stop with 17 minutes of charging - each way (we'll charge overnight to 100% at the destination). And it's not just the charging time - each stop adds 5-10 minutes just to get to/from the SC depending upon how close it's located to the highway.
Is making my wife happier taking trips in the car worth $16K? IMHO, yes.
+1 The only place that I wished for more range than my 70D was in Murdo, SD. Unfortunately, driving 85 mph into a 20 mph headwind means an absolute mandatory stop before trying the 140 mi leg to Rapid City. Actually, let me correct that: I didn't need more than 70 KWh, I just needed it to fill FASTER.
Haha its funny, a lot of wives rather save the money. But if your wife would rather save 23 minutes by spending $16,500, that's her right as your wife
