P3D+ does not feel as fast as expected

[ewoodrick]

Prior of taking delivery of my P3D+ I drove an AWD Dual Long range and was impressed with acceleration. I got motion sickness at first launches.

I was excited that my P3D+ will feel even faster based on internet reviews, however it does not feel faster to be honest.

I am starting to think something is wrong with the car, only drove 200 miles. I do not have a precise gps to measure acceleration times but is there other way to confirm that is doing the 3.2 s adcertised by Tesla?

Maybe you are just getting used to it.

 

[Ludalicious]

Prior of taking delivery of my P3D+ I drove an AWD Dual Long range and was impressed with acceleration. I got motion sickness at first launches.

I was excited that my P3D+ will feel even faster based on internet reviews, however it does not feel faster to be honest.

I am starting to think something is wrong with the car, only drove 200 miles. I do not have a precise gps to measure acceleration times but is there other way to confirm that is doing the 3.2 s adcertised by Tesla?

It's fast but let's just remember. Majority of Tesla owners are not car enthusiasts and have never been in a 11 second car before. So it brings out allot of keyboard performance heroes.

Let's be fair the MP3 car is a quick car. I think you have been EV spoiled. Dont ride in ice vehicles. Its ruined it for me... Now ICE vehicles are more of a nostalgic feeling for me and no longer about the performance.

 

[mreynolds767]

Its not in chill but maybe because most of the time I am accelerating from 40 mph therefore I cannot feel the difference.

If you were to floor the gas pedal at 40 in both the Performance and the AWD the cars will have extremely close speed/acceleration. Both of them very fast, whichever one hits the gas pedal first would win.
The Performance beats the AWD by about 1 sec 0 - 60 and it beats it 0 - 40 by about 1 sec
From 40+ they are very similar cars. From 0-40 is where the Performance advantage is.
Plus track mode and on the P+ the other extras.

 

[MTSN]

Note that the 3.2s is with "1 foot rollout". You won't get 3.2 with Dragy for a true 0-60.

Not true.

 

[PACEMD]

If you were to floor the gas pedal at 40 in both the Performance and the AWD the cars will have extremely close speed/acceleration. Both of them very fast, whichever one hits the gas pedal first would win.
The Performance beats the AWD by about 1 sec 0 - 60 and it beats it 0 - 40 by about 1 sec
From 40+ they are very similar cars. From 0-40 is where the Performance advantage is.
Plus track mode and on the P+ the other extras.

Dang, your model 3 has a gas pedal? What will they think of next?

 

[boriszima]

Not often you hear people say their Model 3 is not fast. After a while we all get used to it. Get into any other regular car, step on the gas couple of times. Then get back to your Model 3 Perfomance, see how you feel

 

[vladmury]

Thanks I guess I need to get a draggy

 

[THX723]

Thanks I guess I need to get a draggy

A reliable cheap alternative is to record a video of your speedo while doing 0-60. You then post analyze the video for the time.

 

[MagnusMako]

Or just find a drag strip nearby and go on an open test and tune night for probably $30 or less to test your 1/4 mile.

 

[pigwet]

This is a good video I used when convincing myslelf that AWD was good enough - and my wife didn't approve the performance price tag at the time. Big difference at standstill, no difference at interstate speeds.

 

[Sunshine State]

Acceleration is relative to what you are used to driving. I picked up a new P3 weekend before last and I’m very impressed by the car, in fact more impressed than I thought I would be if that seems possible. I also have a new Performance S and I drove it tonight for the first time since picking up the P3 and it certainly put the acceleration back in perspective.

 

[vladmury]

A reliable cheap alternative is to record a video of your speedo while doing 0-60. You then post analyze the video for the time.

I made a video with iPhone at 60fps, then counted the number of frames from 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) then divided by 60fps and got acceleration time of 3.91s 0-62 mph.
Wet asphalt, 13C outside temperature, 70% SOC

 

[THX723]

I made a video with iPhone at 60fps, then counted the number of frames from 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) then divided by 60fps and got acceleration time of 3.91s 0-62 mph.
Wet asphalt, 13C outside temperature, 70% SOC

That’s an interesting approach and in theory should be just as accurate. Most would simply reference the time frames from the vide editor. Subtract time @launch (0 mph) from time @60mph.

If indeed 3.9s, I would also be disappointed.

I would suggest re-testing with ideal conditions:

Dry weather
Minimum of 90% SOC
Obstacle Aware Acceleration turned OFF

Good luck!

 

[polycarbon]

I test drove a p3d+, and a long range AWD. My wife and I immediately felt the difference in speed from 0-60.

 

[camalaio]

I made a video with iPhone at 60fps, then counted the number of frames from 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) then divided by 60fps and got acceleration time of 3.91s 0-62 mph.
Wet asphalt, 13C outside temperature, 70% SOC

That's very impressive for a wet surface, and only 70% charge isn't helping.

Higher charge keeps you pulling harder for longer (relative to speed).

Seems within spec to me. Beating ideal posted LR AWD times even in imperfect conditions.

 

[raptor5244]

The Performance model has an extra 100hp and 100lb ft of torque, which you can definitely feel in the 0-50mph range. Since there is no transmission to take advantage of gearing there is not much difference in acceleration at highway speeds.

 

[SK360]

I think my car is slow all the time because I'm used to it... however passenger reactions confirm it's not.

I Recorded this on Tuesday.. seems to be about 3.4ish juding by timestamps

 

[Nocturnal]

That was also my though but $150 for a test puts me off a bit.

Line up next to a local guy in a P3D and see what happens.

 

[raptor5244]

Line up next to a local guy in a P3D and see what happens.

It should look something like this.
Ultimate Tesla Model 3 Drag Race Video: Performance, DM, LR & MR