I upgraded today and am definitely happy with the boost! Had been waiting for them to release this! I was also thinking the LR felt sluggish from a stop, especially because I test drove the M3 LR with the boost and the difference was very noticeable. The acceleration now definitely pushes you back much more than before and feels way more like the feeling I had when I first test drove a Tesla. Don’t get me wrong, I have been loving the Y and was happy with the speed, but this will definitely make anyone having Performance FOMO happy!
Performance Boost Available
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It depends. Some of the LR AWD have the performance motor / inverter but detuned to AWD spec. The others have a weaker motor / inverter so can't get to Performance levels. Once you buy AWD, the boost is all you can get for faster speeds. They've never unlocked Performance for a LR AWD for Model 3 even though some of them have the same motors as the Performance.
jf64k
Member
Just dropped off my MY for service and after reading all the comments, I’ll be buying the boost once I get my MY back haha!!
This is how I’m justifying it in my capitalist-addled brain: EAP “saved” me $4,000 per MY (we have two). So I’d be stupid NOT to get the PB for “only” $2k each. I’m still “ahead” $4,000!!” Haha!!
This is how I’m justifying it in my capitalist-addled brain: EAP “saved” me $4,000 per MY (we have two). So I’d be stupid NOT to get the PB for “only” $2k each. I’m still “ahead” $4,000!!” Haha!!
adecker
Member
Just dropped off my MY for service and after reading all the comments, I’ll be buying the boost once I get my MY back haha!!
This is how I’m justifying it in my capitalist-addled brain: EAP “saved” me $4,000 per MY (we have two). So I’d be stupid NOT to get the PB for “only” $2k each. I’m still “ahead” $4,000!!” Haha!!
AND you'd never be 4000 ahead if you DIDN'T spend the money for PB! Literally making money. MERICA!
The range depends on your willpower... I have none so my range is bad
The range depends on your willpower... I have none so my range is bad
That's really funny! And I agree. I think what I am trying to ask, is for normal driving, is there an impact?
If you drive exactly the same...no. The Stealth Performance had the same range as the LR AWD with the only difference being the acceleration.
LevelHeaded
Member
Not to mention this is OEM and requires no third party modifications. The comparison is with getting .5+ secs from a different factory trim of the same car, not from Bob the welder up the street
Well, I pulled the trigger today. It's head-snappingly quick.
A noticeable boost from the standard AWD LR.
A noticeable boost from the standard AWD LR.
TallTexDriver
Member
Definitely want the acceleration boost! Does anyone know if you order it do you have to be connected to your WiFi for the download? Can you schedule the software update for a time in the future or after you purchase it you immediately have to download and update?
I was on WiFi parked in garage when I ordered through the app in my house...it was available within 5 minutes after a reboot.
I just bought it and didn’t tell my wife or daughter. Once I confirmed download (saw sport mode on the screen), I drove us all to the store. I floored it a few times and did one from a dead stop. I noticed a very slight difference. My wife and daughter didn’t notice at all. That being said, I’ll get a refund tomorrow. If it were $500, I might keep it, but I’m not paying $2,000 for something that is barely noticeable.
You’re simply too level-headed, Steve. Nice that you can return it for a full refund! Stay healthy.
TallTexDriver
Member
Any know what the horsepower and torque numbers are with the acceleration boost? Just curious......
FredMertz
Supporting Member
Is it in my head or is the accelerator pedal resistance different post upgrade? It seems to require a little more effort to press.
Was your battery charge level high enough? It feels faster to me than expected.
Try at least 90%. My performance feels like a dog under 80%.
Tesla Performance Model 3 Dyno Testing At Various SOC | Mountain Pass Performance
“The drop from 75% to 45% – a 30% drop in SOC (only 5% more than the example above) – results in a massive 64 horsepower difference! So it’s pretty clear that if you’re trying to put in some good times on the track, don’t bother unless your SOC is above 75%”.
