Raven: information needed!

[Wol747]

I have finally, after a decade of watching and waiting, put in my order for a MS, 100D with delivery in a month's time (Assuming the ship doesn't sink on the way to Australia).

I have been reading the threads about Raven, but I have no idea what it is. Is it a general MS upgrade, just for the "P" version, or what?

My education on this would be most grateful!

 

[ucmndd]

I have finally, after a decade of watching and waiting, put in my order for a MS, 100D with delivery in a month's time (Assuming the ship doesn't sink on the way to Australia).

I have been reading the threads about Raven, but I have no idea what it is. Is it a general MS upgrade, just for the "P" version, or what?

My education on this would be most grateful!

Keep reading. “Raven” is the motor and suspension refresh that happened a month or two ago. More range, adaptive suspension, etc.

 

[Wol747]

Keep reading. “Raven” is the motor and suspension refresh that happened a month or two ago. More range, adaptive suspension, etc.

Many thanks - so it is not a "special", signature type model, but applies to the MS models generally. Good news!

 

[Hood7]

Right, the Raven refresh bumped the 100D to a rated range of 370 miles (!), and folks say that the Raven suspension is a big step up in smoothness and tech. Please note that I'm assuming that you bought a new S that was built in the last couple months. Anything older would not have those Raven refreshes/upgrades/updates - so if you're buying a used S, or a new S that has been in inventory for a long time, it is probably not Raven. But if you have bought a Raven S, then I for one am very jealous!

Also, I think "Raven" was an internal Tesla code name for the refresh/upgrades made, and it somehow made it into public use and has stuck... because it's a cool name. One other thing, I don't think the new S has the "100D" designation any more, even though it is still a 100 battery - I think it's just called a "Long Range" S these days.

 

[Krash]

The new S/X "raven" motor is in the front. Similar to the 3 rear, it is a permanent magnet switched reluctance motor and more efficient than the (unchanged) induction motor in the rear.

 

[Wol747]

Yes it is new - I'm waiting for the finish date and VIN

 

[Cosmacelf]

I just got a Raven X, an upgrade from my 3+ year old X. The suspension is significantly smoother. And the range boost is nice!

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the family!