Quick question, how often do you run it to the 20% range? Just curious about your driving habits.
Thanks for the advice. I test drove model 3 and model s and as luck would have it, the better deal was the S. Night and day difference with ride quality but I just can't afford the newer models right now. Ultimately I'm waiting for cybertruck but that won't be available to me for 2-3 years realistically so I just need something to tide me over until then. I prefer purchasing depreciated so definitely used but still almost everything with more range on the y s or x range 100d is at least 50k but most want 65-85k. Also eap or fsd is required for me since I do think tesla is making quick advances and they may actually make huge progress in the next 2 years. That can only help resale value. I'm torn on selling the 2014 p85 because the current ap1 is sufficient, if it weren't for the POSSIBILITY that the battery could die on me I'd keep it til 2025. Should I roll the dice?
Here's something I don't think anyone mentioned above. Consider this: The 2014 Model S was a GREAT "model year" in terms of production. As a long time Model S owner and connoisseur with a 2013 P85 (sold), 2014 P85D (now wife's daily driver), 2017 P100DL (my daily driver), and a 2021 Plaid (eye candy), I can honestly say that the materials and build quality of the 2014 Model S we have is exceptional. The 2013 P85 was bad bad, but hey, they were still figuring things out. I expected that. Then the jump in quality when the P85D's came out, wow. In DIRECT comparison--granted, with a very limited sample size--the 2017 P100DL feels lighter, the seats aren't as bolstered or comfortable, the doors don't thud close like the 2014 P85D, and the P100DL has a ton of little rattles and annoying quirks not found in our 2014 P85D. I have seriously considered selling the 2017 P100DDL and NOT the 2014 P85D. I probably will trade in the 2017 once the Rivian R1S is readily available. Plan on keeping the P85D indefinitely. I still drive the P85D any chance I get. Of course the the newer Model S's we have are quicker and all, but I'm ATTACHED to my P85D. I've upgraded its MCU to MCU2, replaced the touchscreen, replaced the windshield, and had other little things like 12v battery or driver door handle replacements over the years, but all of this under the original warranty or more recently, with the 8 year extended service agreement. I'm confident in the P85D now. The 2017 P100DL strikes me as a problem waiting to happen...
Considering the "repair" methods employed by others don't actually fix anything at all (and publicly proven not to last, see other posts), I'd say the margin between methods is infinite.
To that end, we've got a product launch at 057 Tech scheduled for this weekend (might be a little late depending on some last minute logistics, but that's the target for now) that will pretty much solve the issue of out of warranty Model S battery failures in a very cost effective way (as low as about 90% less than Tesla's replacement costs). I'll be doing a vendor post about it here on TMC around that time, as well as noting on Twitter and such. So, just keep an eye out.
Only on road trips every other month or so. Daily basis I charge to 65% and arrive home with ~35%.
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Ok please update us, I am seriously considering keeping mine as well and getting the extension for piece of mind.
I appreciate your post. I have to ask about my 2015 S 85D and your thoughts on quality and keeping or consider selling. My battery warranty will be up in 2023. Kind of spooked on all this battery talk. And now my front suspension is rattling on high acceleration. A $1,500 Bill to get fixed. Sorry not trying to start a new conversation about a separate issue.
Sorry to bother, just was looking for some help! I have a 2013 Model S, I believe the DU needs to be changed, but of course there’s no warranty. Where’s the best place to purchase a DU thats cost efficient? Thank you for any help
