If the car truly has the same handling characteristics, yes. I’m not sure how they would do that without an adjustable suspension. I for one think they’re seriously holding back on the true Y details.
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Model 3 100 kWh battery and Ludicrous Mode [speculation about future developments]
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If the car truly has the same handling characteristics, yes. I’m not sure how they would do that without an adjustable suspension. I for one think they’re seriously holding back on the true Y details.
Tiger
Active Member
I haven't yet owned one. I set my terms pretty much in my first post which was a test drive review. The 400+ mile (500 miles even better) is a must due to the scarce network in my region (slow chargers, over-occupied chargers (taxi charging queues), etc.) for my driving style. I would prefer MX Plaid if it came out this year. Also, I did put in a reservation for the 500mle Cybertruck.
Hey pals. New user here.
I’m looking to buy a model 3 performance and I speculate we may hear about ludicrous or the larger battery at this years investors day.
Anyone else feel the same?
I’m holding off until then.
I’m looking to buy a model 3 performance and I speculate we may hear about ludicrous or the larger battery at this years investors day.
Anyone else feel the same?
I’m holding off until then.
Candleflame
Active Member
even if it is true, whats the point of a 100kwh pack in europe or USA? You are not gonna significantly increase your travel speed and there are chargers everywhere. Now outside of those areas it would be more interesting but tbh I cant see a 100kwh pack making a massive difference compared to the 75kwh pack. If you get 500km or 650km doesnt make a massive difference in the australian outback and you will still end up charging with just 12kw via AC (Northern Australia runs on 240V so we get slightly higher AC charging speed
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ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
I can see 100+ kWh packs being useful in areas with temperature extremes or frequent inclement weather. It’s not 70/21 and sunny everywhere y’know..
It’s pointless holding off for anything with Tesla unless you really plan on never buying.
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
It’s not pointless to hold on buying anything, I believe.
It would allow one to save more and finance less.
In my case I would be able to purchase outright in cash.
My personal preference is not rush into buying anything.
I understand very well someone need to buy right away when new. that’s fine too.
Unless there is a major breakthrough in battery tech (unlikely) why would you want a bigger battery in performance M3 (or any, for that matter)?
Bigger battery = more weight = lower performance.
So you are going to see worse mileage in everyday driving just to save on the occaional supercharger stop on longer trips.
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
Less voltage sag would be amazing when it comes to the P3D, since you mention it. And as good as the SC network is, it still has some pretty decent sized gaps.
And sure, occasionally one can take another route at a cost of more miles and time or take a fossil vehicle instead but doesn’t that defeat the point? (Not saying I won’t drive a fossil car, but it’s hard to go back once you go Tesla)
Hank42
Legacy Supporter
Let's be clear:
Bigger battery = more weight = lower efficiency.
Bigger (in terms of capacity) battery always equals better performance as you can dump more energy into the motor at a higher rate resulting in higher performance.
In terms of handling performance, which I think you are alluding to, yes, more weight (as a result of a bigger battery) tends to reduce handling performance.
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
Take the new roadster for example which for now looks like it’ll have a 200kw pack. This isn’t for range as much as it is for power and removing the likelihood of voltage sag.
Currently my commute is a tad under 200km, all highway.
I also live in Canada and more range the better.
Of course, each person has their own needs.
Here out in the country side there is a lot of driving and not a lot in between.
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
I said this at first but after dealing with true winter conditions I have to say if they can do both of the above it’s better. Perhaps on the budget models continue shrinking size and keeping the same content.
That is the real future for electric vehicles. keeping the weight down will naturally increase efficiency and possible performance.
Of course we are a tad off topic, but to note your comment: Urban areas are already saturated at virtually all charging points here in Vancouver, even non Tesla branded chargers. From ikea, to hotels to malls, there is no longer a spot to charge. They are all filled.
Ideally I would want to reduce my need to charge while out anyways.
This can only be done with a higher capacity battery, hopefully in the form of a more dense battery - weight not increasing.
You also must consider that the climate some of us live in naturally decrease any rated range, sometimes drastically.
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