Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation [Car announced 04.23.2024]

[Junni]

If they didn't mention 1/4 times because of that, they wouldn't display the different HP numbers as well in my opinion.

Did Tesla display the 1/4 times in the past, for the previous M3P?

 

[cptnslo]

Anyone have a Chinese translator lol

 

[GregD60]

I have a theory that they havent advertised 1/4 mile times because there is a slight, but measurable difference between the US Pana spec and the LG spec. While the 0-60 could (and most likely would) be identical, its harder to make up for the hp differnece at 100+ mph. I have no idea what the supposed extra 50 peak hp could translate into, but lets say 2-3 tenths which could put the Pana just under 11s and the LG at or slightly above. To avoid dissatisfied LG customers Tesla havent relased any 1/4 times. I still think they would have been better off by being honest about what the hp difference means IRL though, even if it turns out to be close to nothing.

I only recall Tesla ever talking about1/4 miles times for one car, the Model S Plaid. Have there been any others that I missed or just don't remember?

 

[mpgxsvcd]

I hope the above is true, but I find it very telling that tesla made a supposedly badass car and decided to ignore every acceleration metric except a moderate decrease in 0-60. If it was a 10.7 @ 125 car, I would think they'd capitalize on it.

They sold an insane amount of cars simply by saying it is a sub 3.0 second 0-60 mph car and it costs so little. They don’t need to make any other claims right now. They have all of the demand they can handle.

Making 1/4 mile claims with this car is difficult. I have seen cases where the max discharge value is 365 KW with 89% SOC. Max is 462 KW. That would be a 21% reduction in max potential power. That is a MASSIVE difference. The new car could be affected even more by the max discharge value.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

I only recall Tesla ever talking about1/4 miles times for one car, the Model S Plaid. Have there been any others that I missed or just don't remember?

Model X Plaid has a 9.9 listed for its 1/4 mile time.

 

[brianman]

They sold an insane amount of cars simply by saying it is a sub 3.0 second 0-60 mph car and it costs so little. They don’t need to make any other claims right now. They have all of the demand they can handle.

Making 1/4 mile claims with this car is difficult. I have seen cases where the max discharge value is 365 KW with 89% SOC. Max is 462 KW. That would be a 21% reduction in max potential power. That is a MASSIVE difference. The new car could be affected even more by the max discharge value.

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[Mwolfe]

Have any of these been delivered? I ordered a LR 1/11 and switch to the performance when available both orders with white interior. My EDD window starts in 2 days. I would get excited but I know better.

 

[Edsonbarron]

Have any of these been delivered? I ordered a LR 1/11 and switch to the performance when available both orders with white interior. My EDD window starts in 2 days. I would get excited but I know better.View attachment 1043220

No but there’s already pictures of the cars being transported on semi’s so I wouldn’t doubt a mid may pickup, congrats!

 

[JezzaE]

Have any of these been delivered? I ordered a LR 1/11 and switch to the performance when available both orders with white interior. My EDD window starts in 2 days. I would get excited but I know better.View attachment 1043220

If Tesla is gonna front load existing Model 3 orders that change to performance the line is gonna be pretty long pretty quick!

 

[arkhos]

If Tesla is gonna front load existing Model 3 orders that change to performance the line is gonna be pretty long pretty quick!

Especially here in the US, if you're eligible for the tax credit, the P would be cheaper than the LR I think, and the only feature the LR has over the P is range, unless I am missing something.

 

[pdx_m3s]

Especially here in the US, if you're eligible for the tax credit, the P would be cheaper than the LR I think, and the only feature the LR has over the P is range, unless I am missing something.

LR is a cheaper lease.

 

[jjrandorin]

Especially here in the US, if you're eligible for the tax credit, the P would be cheaper than the LR I think, and the only feature the LR has over the P is range, unless I am missing something.

It doesnt really have range either. That (range) is pretty much wholly a product of the rims and tires (and how heavy someones foot is).

 

[Jeremy3292]

It doesnt really have range either. That (range) is pretty much wholly a product of the rims and tires (and how heavy someones foot is).

The new rear motor on the P may draw more power than the LR motor as a baseline, but I agree with your conclusion. I think the LR better went back to a 78 kWh battery too vs the P 82 kWh pack, which likely makes them neck and neck again on range.

 

[reef12344]

 

[jyavenard]

but measurable difference between the US Pana spec and the LG spec. While the 0-60 could (and most likely would) be identical, its harder to make up for the hp differnece at 100+ mph

or maybe they just don't know yet what the NMC model will do as they haven't built one yet

 

[Lets go Plaid]

or maybe they just don't know yet what the NMC model will do as they haven't built one yet

Lol. They've built plenty.

 

[viperau]

or maybe they just don't know yet what the NMC model will do as they haven't built one yet

Drone video from outside Shanghai, there is thousands of new M3P's ready to be shipped, probably already on a boat.

 

[ashegam]

Drone video from outside Shanghai, there is thousands of new M3P's ready to be shipped, probably already on a boat.

and the US is still working on number 1, someone dropped a screw and they're still looking for it.

 

[Lets go Plaid]

There were a few cars there with the steering wheel on the side that i need! You have to admire the sheer scale and the ability of that place to pump these things out.

 

[ODWms]

Are those with chrome trim?