SR+ vs LR AWD, buying advice

[Flyluke]

Hi folks, new here!
I would really appreciate some advice to help me making the best choice.
Here the reasons why I'm so undecided between these two:
- around 15000km per year, 5-6 long trips x year (around 600km)
- really like skiing so I was wondering if RW could be safe driving in the snow with winter tyres
- heard that SR+ audio system is kinda weak, coming from a Bose audio system in my actual car
Any thoughts?
thanks for helping

 

[Tam]

...long trips x year (around 600km)..

Range is King: Please get the longest range that you can afford!

...RW could be safe driving in the snow with winter tyres...

Just like Range: Short Range is fine but if you can afford it buy the longest one you can.

Same with Rear Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive: RWD is fine, but if you can afford it, go for AWD.

...SR+ audio system is kinda weak...

SR+ does not have a subwoofer so the bass is really weak!

Just like the above 2, missing a subwoofer is fine but if you can afford it, go for the subwoofer!

 

[75Shappyt]

go for range

 

[ewoodrick]

A 500 km trips isn't really a big deal. You may have to stop and charge an extra time when compared to a LR, but it's simply a matter of $$$ that works for you. 95% of the time, my 88 mile Leaf had more range than I needed.

As to the winter driving, what have you driven before? The Tesla should do easily as good as your other vehicles, if not significantly better with it's traction control.

 

[Flyluke]

A 500 km trips isn't really a big deal. You may have to stop and charge an extra time when compared to a LR, but it's simply a matter of $$$ that works for you. 95% of the time, my 88 mile Leaf had more range than I needed.

SR+ would be a better fit for my budget, AWD would require an extra effort

As to the winter driving, what have you driven before? The Tesla should do easily as good as your other vehicles, if not significantly better with it's traction control.

I'm actually driving a Mazda CX-5 AWD

 

[M3BlueGeorgia]

If you need AWD, your question is answered for you.

Remember, you probably still have a third option to get LR/RWD, but you can't order that through the website. You have to either visit a showroom or call Tesla to place an order over the phone.

Tesla should really find a way to offer SR+/AWD, IMHO

 

[Bill Foster]

If you need AWD, your question is answered for you.

Remember, you probably still have a third option to get LR/RWD, but you can't order that through the website. You have to either visit a showroom or call Tesla to place an order over the phone.

Tesla should really find a way to offer SR+/AWD, IMHO

Yep, I would have bought a SR+ AWD

 

[samcvan]

Just know that if you call to order LR RWD, it will be a very long wait before you get a VIN. AWD is not useful to me and SR+ is too little range. I think the best config for someone who doesn't crave for speed is LR RWD.

 

[Bill Foster]

Just know that if you call to order LR RWD, it will be a very long wait before you get a VIN. AWD is not useful to me and SR+ is too little range. I think the best config for someone who doesn't crave for speed is LR RWD.

I thought i read somewhere that LR RWD was completely gone, not just from the site but also unavailable.

 

[samcvan]

It's still available in NA (perhaps n/a in other parts of the world). It's just that it will take significantly longer. They don't make this config regularly, but in batches.

 

[Flyluke]

here in Italy it's no longer available

 

[animorph]

LR AWD solves all three of your potential problems. Cold weather also saps your range, favoring the larger battery. I assume cost is not an overriding factor or you wouldn't have asked. I think you'd be much happier with the LR AWD.