Piney999
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There has to be some kind of refresh. Lines don't shut down for 2 weeks for no change.
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Model S range and interior update imminent?
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boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
Hopefully we will hear something "imminently" 
or we'll continue to fill this thread with fodder for another year.....LOL LOL.
(I have however placed a $100 bet on something happening)
Tesla Model S and Model X lines to resume production in Fremont factory today
or we'll continue to fill this thread with fodder for another year.....LOL LOL.
(I have however placed a $100 bet on something happening
)Tesla Model S and Model X lines to resume production in Fremont factory today
We might get a new thread with "Model S EXTERIOR update imminent?". Of course, the new rear diffuser is a new exterior (yeah, right!).
Now, let's hope for some good stuff later today, I want to be convinced to upgrade my P85DL... It's a great car, so needs to be something special for it to be worthwhile!
Now, let's hope for some good stuff later today, I want to be convinced to upgrade my P85DL... It's a great car, so needs to be something special for it to be worthwhile!
Tiger
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henderrj
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I'm with you there, but there is another interesting thought. Every time in the past there were lots of rumors about an update musk would squash them. I wonder why nobody has said anything about their definitely not being one?
Tiger
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Tesla always bungles the website update after the cars are out and sometimes already delivered. "We make all software inhouse." You can't measure panel gaps on their code, but ...
46&2
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First cars produced should be for Europe where, according to a german forum, they try to sell inventory still. They even call people that have been interested before and offer discounts or trade ins.
Maybe sell these cars before officially announce an update. Give the sales 4, 5 days... to get rid of what's still thee.
Yes, around 5K eur.
My take is that they really want to clear all inventory, that's why they increased prices for new. So I took that as a sign for a new model and ordered after the price increase. We'll see how it plays out, will cancel if the price stays and no refresh.
Watts_Up
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Should (?) the Plaid version be able to keep the current "skateboard" chassis which is often display in some Tesla showrooms,
by replacing the 18650 cells of the 100 kWh with the 4680,
or should (?) the Plaid version require a completely new chassis based on the front and rear casting frame of the Model Y,
and a new mono block central area with 4680, as explained by Sandy Munro.
In the second case, even if the body panels didn't get modified,
this would be however a completely new car requiring new safety crash validation.
46&2
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Yes they have done that, for new orders. LR+ and the corresponding Performance, very few of which have been delivered over the pond.
The inventory mostly consists of LR (without the +, less range). For these, you get a rebate off the old price, so you save more than the 5000 increase. In my country, there are about 2 Model S left, with few months of showroom usage, I think.
That is the question, isn't? My opinion a new interior for the S/X. The ROI is not there for a new S/X chassis when there are more pressing projects like the CT and upcoming $25K car. On the other hand the Roadster, if legit will require a platform, may be a modified 3/Y platform or a brand new one in which case the Plaid just may be a four door Roadster ( I am leaning toward this idea). With the latest chassis tech, the Plaid will be worth its higher price.
As one with a MS on order, that would be fine with me. The exterior is still classic - like the Porsche 911. A certain nostalgia in that. And as a first-time EV buyer, more range would certainly be welcomed. Mid 400's per tank/charge is what I am accustomed to with ICE.
OTOH, the interior is where the update is sorely needed. The current MS is nice yes, but on par (barely) with a high-trim level Honda or Toyota.
Watts_Up
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Don't forget that the Model S/X sold in Europe are mules (if still the case) without battery and power train
and get a final assembly in Tilburg, in the Netherlands.
Those cars must be easy to spot as they then be located on the lower level of a transport truck to the harbor or freight train station.
From the outside there might be a different rear diffuser, chrome delete, wheels, horizontal display on the dash board...
An other change for Europe would be to include an additional charging door, like the one exported to China, but to support the CCS 2 plug?
Tiger
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There is varying information about this, like S / X used to be shipped in containers via rail to Houston and then required reassembly in Tilburg in Holland before being delivered to the UK, however it now looks as though they are shipped complete along with the Model 3s, however more recently Model S/X via container ship to Europe and Both Model S and X are shipped partly assembled in containers (3 to a container).
All this would seem to indicate it is NOT easy to spot such deltails from within the container, without having access to the inside of the container.
Watts_Up
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So the dummy Model S/X get loaded on a truck at the factory,
may be they have a different rear license holder for the European market,
making them easy to identify when parked or transported before shipping.
And the reverse in Tilburg, the Model S/X should be stored on a parking lot before and after been completely assembled?
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