Ha a 1 inch gap on a Tesla means it can’t be a production car. Is that because the gap is too small?!
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Model S range and interior update imminent?
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Ha a 1 inch gap on a Tesla means it can’t be a production car. Is that because the gap is too small?!
MarcG
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Is it me or are the inside edges of the tail lights (just under the now-black “chrome” strip on the trunk) more square than in existing models?
If Tesla includes camera based side mirrors in a refresh along with the legally mandated mirrors, if the laws do change people can remove the external mirrors. So it does give an upgrade path for the car if and when the laws change. In countries where mirrors are no longer required they can deliver cars without the external mirrors.
I thought about it some more. They're probably testing the new doors with storage compartments.
Cheburashka
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Wasn't Porche promoting a concept car very similar to the Toucan for at least a year ahead of the actual Toucan release?
Cheburashka
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Exactly. They will figure out how to align the panels about a year into production.
Well, I guess my command of the English language is subpar as a non-native speaker, mea culpa. My intention was to address what seemed to be a reluctance from some people to add this option to the car, as it was not currently legal in the US. For those who want this option, including US-based drivers, it would be "good for all" if it was added for non-US territories anyway - as that would presumably put some additional pressure on the NTHSA to come to a conclusion in their ongoing evaluation of changing the law in this regard. I did not intend to imply that the option of e-mirrors would be preferred by everyone.
trayloader
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Based on the videos that´s what we roughly comped together here. Approved by the Kilowatts.
A cool shark. Slim nose. Clean
A cool shark. Slim nose. Clean
Tiger
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Nice. Who did this? And how is it related to the kWh by the way? Looks bit similar to:
trayloader
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Here’s the back of new delivery cars as noted in the other thread.
The first Kilowatts images were the real deal. Look at the Diffusor
The first Kilowatts images were the real deal. Look at the Diffusor
This other thread has additional angles and the covered cars look bigger than the 3.
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Unless you, hypothetically speaking, had a network of charging stations across the US and other countries that were dedicated to your brand and charged much faster than any other system....
Indeed, tho I am not talking about the concept car, but the pre-production cars that they were road testing (because it's more often than not that production cars look pretty different from concept, tho Taycan is one of the exceptions). They literally just put body panel covers on them so you don't see exactly what they look like. Below are some examples. Like the first one obviously covers the bumper, the entire bottom of the rear. The second photo basically seems to use a cover where the rear lights were painted to look like pre 2014 Panamera rear lights. Basically what I am saying is that many manufacturers deliberately cover up their test cars so you can't see what they really look like until when they are ready/want to do a full reveal; and it's super easy to do.
Tesla may be doing the same, but maybe not.
Cheburashka
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Agree. The range is such a moot point for me. Unless you regularlyly drive 200+ miles a day, then even a 75kWh car will be more than enough for your needs.
In major cities, many EV owners don't have a garage, they have a condo with parking spot without 240V charging. In this case, higher range and charging speed becomes more important. Also for everyone who takes long road trips.
Note that the Taycan can already charge at 270kw and currently is the leader for fastest road trip across the US, beating Model 3.
True, however I like going way out there, like visiting National Parks. Try going from Reno to Big Basin National Park (Hwy 50), not possible without L2 charging. I admit, I'm in the minority, but I bet there are a decent number of others like me. I can use L2 at National Parks, but if I'm on limited time, SC is ideal. In the near future I'd like to go to Hyder, AK and check out some spots near there, being rural, SCs are not likely anytime soon, and range is definitely king in circumstances like that.
HA! I have an S60 that I drive 150 miles a day commute, Never once had even a tinge of range anxiety, whatever that is!!
Cheburashka
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If you don't have access to overnight charging then an EV probably isn't for you anyway. It still takes an hour or more to charge a Model S.
Although I agree charging speed is extremely important, moreso than capacity.
You mean Great Basin? Because there's plenty of chargers around Big Basin.
If you commute to national parks all the time or go on road trips regularly, then yes, you need more range.
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