Model S 75D possible new low end model

[RubberToe]

As just mentioned on insideevs with California white decal seen here:

Eligible Vehicles - Single Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers

Maybe during the earnings call tomorrow we find out this is the new lower end car?

RT

 

[zambono]

No 100 though

 

[RubberToe]

Is it possible all the refresh cars have 75kw batteries? I checked some other threads but don't remember seeing if anyone who received the new refresh checked the battery label.

RT

 

[K_style]

Is it possible all the refresh cars have 75kw batteries? I checked some other threads but don't remember seeing if anyone who received the new refresh checked the battery label.

RT

Assume even they did put 75kw batteries, they would still label it as 70 for now. That's a big "IF".

 

[stopcrazypp]

Jalopnik article says Tesla says they will keep both models and 75kWh will be $3000 option (similar to when they had both 85kWh and 90kWh).
http://jalopnik.com/heres-the-new-battery-pack-option-for-the-tesla-model-s-1774502068

However, given past history, they will likely eventually cancel the 70kWh.

 

[K_style]

Jalopnik article says Tesla says they will keep both models and 75kWh will be $3000 option (similar to when they had both 85kWh and 90kWh).
http://jalopnik.com/heres-the-new-battery-pack-option-for-the-tesla-model-s-1774502068

However, given past history, they will likely eventually cancel the 70kWh.

19 miles doesn't seem worth $3000.

 

[mikeash]

That's what everybody said when the 90 was a $3,000 option on top of the 85, but they still offered it that way.

Maybe this is a way to do a stealth price increase? Introduce a 75 at a $3,000 premium, let it marinate for a while, then remove the 70 and make the 75 price the new base price. That's basically what happened with the 90, although that's not really the "base price."

 

[ecarfan]

I assume you are referring to this article CARB Reveals Tesla Model S 75D Edition!

As just mentioned on insideevs with California white decal seen here:

Eligible Vehicles - Single Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers

Maybe during the earnings call tomorrow we find out this is the new lower end car?

RT

 

[dyoreo]

The Verge reported today 5/5/16............

In its newly updated Model S sedan, Tesla is selling a 70kWh battery that is secretly a 75kWh battery. The company has been selling them for almost a month, and is just now telling the world about it. Even better? If you bought one of those 70kWh Model S sedans, you can pay $3,250 to "unlock" the extra juice

 

[Mattzilla]

The Verge reported today 5/5/16............

In its newly updated Model S sedan, Tesla is selling a 70kWh battery that is secretly a 75kWh battery. The company has been selling them for almost a month, and is just now telling the world about it. Even better? If you bought one of those 70kWh Model S sedans, you can pay $3,250 to "unlock" the extra juice

Correct link to article:

The refreshed Tesla Model S 70 lets you pay to 'unlock' a bigger battery

 

[reinartg]

This is now a new option you can choose if you design a 70D in design studio

 

[Super_Popular]

19 miles doesn't seem worth $3000.

Agreed.

 

[MDMGSO47]

Is there a benefit to having the 75kWh battery even if it is software limited to 70kWh by software?

If you elect to enable the full 75kWh, how will it affect the 0 to 60 time?

 

[gsxdsm]

Is there a benefit to having the 75kWh battery even if it is software limited to 70kWh by software?

If you elect to enable the full 75kWh, how will it affect the 0 to 60 time?

No impact