Like everyone, I'm waiting for the big announcements that are upcoming (100D, software V8.0 with Autopilot enhancements, and Model 3 part two). But. I really hope the battery announcement changes the game in a big way.
I hope Tesla changes their configuration options to three: a 100D, a 60D that is software updatable to 80D, AND an 80D that is software upgradeable to 100D. Selfishly, this would enable me to get an MX in the 80D configuration and use it with no range anxiety (I'd guesstimate 243-245 miles max range), with every intention of updating to the 100D in a year or two for $10K. Which will then give me some additional range (guessing 280-282 miles max range) plus a 1 second faster 0 to 60 mph boost.
Admittedly, I think this is worse for Tesla than for me. I'm paying less for a car up front that costs them the same to make, but the mental gymnastics of buying a $90K car instead of a $100K car are an easier sell (for the wife especially!).
This coupled with Autopilot 2.0 hardware for future state L3 autonomous driving would be my dream. Well, I'll sleep tight dreaming of this at least.
I hope Tesla changes their configuration options to three: a 100D, a 60D that is software updatable to 80D, AND an 80D that is software upgradeable to 100D. Selfishly, this would enable me to get an MX in the 80D configuration and use it with no range anxiety (I'd guesstimate 243-245 miles max range), with every intention of updating to the 100D in a year or two for $10K. Which will then give me some additional range (guessing 280-282 miles max range) plus a 1 second faster 0 to 60 mph boost.
Admittedly, I think this is worse for Tesla than for me. I'm paying less for a car up front that costs them the same to make, but the mental gymnastics of buying a $90K car instead of a $100K car are an easier sell (for the wife especially!).
This coupled with Autopilot 2.0 hardware for future state L3 autonomous driving would be my dream. Well, I'll sleep tight dreaming of this at least.