So, as @HankLloydRight noted, he's taking the upgrade offer. Congrats 
Currently, using superchargers isn't an issue in this case. I don't foresee it being an issue in the future, either, unless Tesla makes some global dramatic changes to the supercharger protocol. That would likely be a bit tricky, since they'd have to make sure every car eligible for supercharging received such an update, also.
And by "forever" ... technically can be upgraded later, but requires manual patching of any new firmware. So if Tesla did, for example, release an update that broke supercharging... well, I'd have to whip up a patched version for such vehicles.
Again, this is only a limitation on RWD vehicles being upgraded to a 100. AWD vehicles don't need any major hacks to make a 100 work.
Also, for others looking to do upgrades... I do offer them as a normal service, although in many cases I actually try to talk the customer out of doing so because it doesn't make sense. This particular offer was a little outside of the norm, since this pack was perfect for an upgrade and it made sense to offer it as such. Upgrades to a 100 kWh pack are still prohibitively expensive (you should sell or trade your car instead of doing this, IMO... and don't fall for eBay scams). Upgrades to an 85 or 90 from a 40/60/70/75 are the most common ones we've done, and prices vary a bit depending on the exact work needed, condition of the existing pack (core return), etc. Since batteries (particular battery modules) are super popular, we don't tend to keep any in stock ready for upgrades currently (occasionally, but usually not). With an order for an upgrade, we get that into our queue and usually can schedule the actual service within a few weeks.
For many, it doesn't make much sense to upgrade, but it can for some. I usually like to talk/chat/email folks to make sure it's a sensible path before moving forward.
Can do non-P to P upgrades, also, RWD or AWD. Have to also be 85 kWh or higher to do this.
RWD to AWD is technically possible, but you should just sell the car and buy an AWD instead of paying me to do this... would be less expensive.
We've done a few AP1 retrofits, also.
Currently, using superchargers isn't an issue in this case. I don't foresee it being an issue in the future, either, unless Tesla makes some global dramatic changes to the supercharger protocol. That would likely be a bit tricky, since they'd have to make sure every car eligible for supercharging received such an update, also.
And by "forever" ... technically can be upgraded later, but requires manual patching of any new firmware. So if Tesla did, for example, release an update that broke supercharging... well, I'd have to whip up a patched version for such vehicles.
Again, this is only a limitation on RWD vehicles being upgraded to a 100. AWD vehicles don't need any major hacks to make a 100 work.
Also, for others looking to do upgrades... I do offer them as a normal service, although in many cases I actually try to talk the customer out of doing so because it doesn't make sense. This particular offer was a little outside of the norm, since this pack was perfect for an upgrade and it made sense to offer it as such. Upgrades to a 100 kWh pack are still prohibitively expensive (you should sell or trade your car instead of doing this, IMO... and don't fall for eBay scams). Upgrades to an 85 or 90 from a 40/60/70/75 are the most common ones we've done, and prices vary a bit depending on the exact work needed, condition of the existing pack (core return), etc. Since batteries (particular battery modules) are super popular, we don't tend to keep any in stock ready for upgrades currently (occasionally, but usually not). With an order for an upgrade, we get that into our queue and usually can schedule the actual service within a few weeks.
For many, it doesn't make much sense to upgrade, but it can for some. I usually like to talk/chat/email folks to make sure it's a sensible path before moving forward.
Can do non-P to P upgrades, also, RWD or AWD. Have to also be 85 kWh or higher to do this.
RWD to AWD is technically possible, but you should just sell the car and buy an AWD instead of paying me to do this... would be less expensive.
We've done a few AP1 retrofits, also.
