Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[EndlessPlaid]

Very interesting. Hopefully it is a faster process.
Any more details revealed from those pulls?

Just that this thing does 30-121 mph in like 4-5 seconds!

 

[lbowroom]

How long it takes the batteries to pre heat is dependent on how cold they are to begin with.

How long does it take your ICE to reach race ready temperature?

 

[TorqueMonster]

Just that this thing does 30-121 mph in like 4-5 seconds!

for real?!

 

[omarsultan]

@omarsultan not sure if you have already answered this question, but was wondering your thoughts on ride comfort/quality and handling characteristics? Is it as comfortable as other full size luxury sedans? Also, how much body roll is there in general driving (not at the limit) ? Thanks again for your contributions!

Funny you should ask--this is how I spent part of my afternoon.

I think it handled really well on the road for a performance sedan--the low CoG, good chassis dynamics, active suspension and large contact patch all contribute to a fun driving experience on winding back roads. You are not going to overcome physics and be able to throw it into a corner like a 911 and dynamics likely suffer from using an air suspension, but I think for most folks, its a well handling car.

 

[Beyondludi]

I got my VIN! 3rd time was the charm. Delivery window is Jun 27-30 in Charlotte, NC.

When did you order yours? Congrats!

 

[kengchang]

Made a Supercharging stop--was only a 120 kW charger, so did not test speed yet--that is on the to do list. Here is the data:

• Started: 44% / 170 miles
• Ended: 79% / 310 miles
• Per Tessie, I added 35.2 kWh

Now, Tesla and my Monroney sticker both state a range of 348. But 170 miles / 0.44 = 386 miles and 310 miles / 0.79 = 392 miles, which implies either the rated miles algorithm is off or Tesla is sand-bagging.

Meanwhile, 35.2 kWh / 0.35 = 100 kWh which would be the usable pack with the expectation that there is a buffer beyond that.

I feel like there is more to the battery pack in these beasts--Elon & Co are being very circumspect and that does not make much sense.

What is the kW from 44% to 79%?

 

[TNGuy99]

for real?!

Here's the video that I got the preconditioning screen grab from. Highway pull looks super legit.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1403484265141112840

 

[dlfjed]

VIN!!!!!!

 

[golfore]

When did you order yours? Congrats!

May 25

 

[1020hp]

Hope to see more VIN’s coming next week. None for me yet

 

[dlfjed]

May 25

Just now

 

[Beyondludi]

May 25

Plaid correct? I ordered mine on May 22nd, I did the white interior with carbon fiber before the "August Delay". So hopefully I'm right behind you on the order list.

 

[1020hp]

Plaid correct? I ordered mine on May 22nd, I did the white interior with carbon fiber before the "August Delay". So hopefully I'm right behind you on the order list.

Mine is 5/28. But I don’t think it works like that. Probably depends on color, interior etc. mine is Red/white. No VIN yet. CF probably more delayed than wood but who knows.

 

[Faithless]

VIN!!!!!!

No lie, seeing these new VINs come up made me squeee out loud. You'd think I was getting mine! Awesome to see more people getting theirs. Congrats

 

[CWhite]

Lot of concern with the safety of the yoke so I decided to drive into work(and it’s massive empty parking lots) and try a few ‘emergency’s’. My conclusion is that at anything over 30mph turning the wheel 180° (Keeping hands where they were) results in a pretty violent turn. More than most turns auto crossing. Love to hear Omar’s thoughts. I still think the yoke is unnecessary but I don’t feels it is dangerous. Humans are very adaptable, anyone ever participate in the tests they love to give in college by the physiology students. They put you in a pair off goggles that shifts everything 30° to one side and then have you make free throws. Started out ridiculous but in 15 minutes we were making shots. Removed the goggles and rubbish again for about 10 minutes. I may not love the yoke but I have little doubt I would adapt. The question of wether we should have to adapt is a different question.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

for real?!

For real. Skip to 6:20 if you don't believe me: Crazy Plaid Accel

 

[TorqueMonster]

Here's the video that I got the preconditioning screen grab from. Highway pull looks super legit.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1403484265141112840

great find. I calculate 60-130 would be 4.4 seconds. nice

 

[Watts_Up]

Hi, I have a little bit some difficulty to catch up this thread...
As soon I reached reading a current page, at least two more pages pop up.

Also, while Elon Musk and Franz von Holzhausen made a very enthusiastic presentation
(compared to the Ford presentation few weeks ago) there was not too much details
about the new enhancements, in particular regarding the new chassis and battery.

So, could someone summarize what type of battery, and the capacity of it, will be used,
and also does the front and the rear chassis will use the new casting?

Also what would be the range at 200 MpH, and what kind of tires could be used?

 

[dlfjed]

No lie, seeing these new VINs come up made me squeee out loud. You'd think I was getting mine! Awesome to see more people getting theirs. Congrats

Thanks. Is the vehicle already having 23 miles on it normal. If it because it was used a delivery day event, used and has a founders plaid badge that would be amazing.

 

[Watts_Up]

Thanks. Is the vehicle already having 23 miles on it normal. If it because it was used a delivery day event, used and has a founders plaid badge that would be amazing.

If you got a demo car, you should expect a discount.... like $1 for 1 mile.