I have benefitted tremendously from the time others have taken in sharing their experiences and stories, so I thought I would pay it back a bit.
In June 2018, I bought a Model X 75D, 6 seater, FSD, center console, 22” rims. I fell in love with this car almost instantly. If I had any regret after driving the car for a little while, it was that I wish I had bought the 100D for more range, as well as did the 5 or 7 seater for folding seat convenience. My X75D currently has about 23k miles on it.
Poor financial decisions aside… I have decided to order a new Model X Perf Raven, 5 seater, 20” standard rims - should arrive by the end of August. My test drive confirmed the new suspension is incredible (almost as good as my wife’s XC90 T8 which is a 10 out of 10 in comfort), the car is quick (audible front wheel slippage on heavy acceleration) both at launch and when floored at 60, and the efficiency is TBD.
In an effort to help others, here are a few areas I thought would be worth touching on, which I will update when I receive my new Raven.
Range
Note: I drive spiritedly but responsible. I have two kids under two, so lots of my driving is rational. However, I drive 30 miles to and from work (60 round trip) every weekday, and enjoy launches and high levels of acceleration when possible. Much of my commute is around 80mph because when you live in Chicago, you get after it when you can. I have a HPWC at home but LOVE to use SuperChargers when I can. I do realize that the cost of charging at home is minimal, but something about getting “free juice” is very appealing.
X75D: I became obsessed with my efficiency, not because I want to save the planet as quickly as possible, but rather because I found that my driving habits were the most crucial factor when achieving range. My X75D has a lifetime efficiency of about 380 wh/mi, or roughly 180-190 miles per charge (I have never taken my car to 0 miles remaining as the idea terrifies me). I live in Chicago, so the winter certainly brought my lifetime range higher than most. This summer, my average has been about 355 wh/mi. However, one morning I hit the road early to get to work (5am) and decided it was a good opportunity to see how efficient I could be since I knew there would be little traffic. To my surprise, AC on Level 1 and driving around 65, I was able to achieve 290 wh/mi.
Raven: TBD - I did order my Raven with 20” standard rims. I ordered Matte Black Arachnids from Tsportsline that will fit the stock tires. I am hopeful I will be able to achieve the ~305mi range going this route, and will report back when I have some data.
Shudder
X75D: I noticed the shudder first during the winter of 2018. It was nasty sounding and made me feel like I was breaking the car under heavy acceleration. I took my car into the shop. They said they would order new half shafts for me to replace the issue. I didn’t hear anything for a month, called Tesla, and they said they had no idea what I was talking about. Instead of fighting the issue, I just lived with it. This summer, the shudder has gone away completely in my X75D. I have a feeling it would return when it is cold out, but I will not have the car to find out.
Raven: TBD - nothing noticed during the test drive.
SuperCharging
X75D: I have become quite skilled at SuperCharging when on road trips, maximizing speed vs. time at SuperCharger, etc. After the recent update to the V2 SuperChargers, I have been able to get up to 127kw @ over 400mph while charging. This is certainly an upgrade from the slower speeds I was used to. Being in Chicago, I will not be able to comment on V3 SuperChargers for quite some time. I am eager to test the Raven on a V2, however.
Raven: TBD
Other items:
If there is a substantial difference in AP, Enhanced Summon etc., I will post on it.
I am happy to answer any questions folks have today and once I receive my Raven in about a week.
In June 2018, I bought a Model X 75D, 6 seater, FSD, center console, 22” rims. I fell in love with this car almost instantly. If I had any regret after driving the car for a little while, it was that I wish I had bought the 100D for more range, as well as did the 5 or 7 seater for folding seat convenience. My X75D currently has about 23k miles on it.
Poor financial decisions aside… I have decided to order a new Model X Perf Raven, 5 seater, 20” standard rims - should arrive by the end of August. My test drive confirmed the new suspension is incredible (almost as good as my wife’s XC90 T8 which is a 10 out of 10 in comfort), the car is quick (audible front wheel slippage on heavy acceleration) both at launch and when floored at 60, and the efficiency is TBD.
In an effort to help others, here are a few areas I thought would be worth touching on, which I will update when I receive my new Raven.
Range
Note: I drive spiritedly but responsible. I have two kids under two, so lots of my driving is rational. However, I drive 30 miles to and from work (60 round trip) every weekday, and enjoy launches and high levels of acceleration when possible. Much of my commute is around 80mph because when you live in Chicago, you get after it when you can. I have a HPWC at home but LOVE to use SuperChargers when I can. I do realize that the cost of charging at home is minimal, but something about getting “free juice” is very appealing.
X75D: I became obsessed with my efficiency, not because I want to save the planet as quickly as possible, but rather because I found that my driving habits were the most crucial factor when achieving range. My X75D has a lifetime efficiency of about 380 wh/mi, or roughly 180-190 miles per charge (I have never taken my car to 0 miles remaining as the idea terrifies me). I live in Chicago, so the winter certainly brought my lifetime range higher than most. This summer, my average has been about 355 wh/mi. However, one morning I hit the road early to get to work (5am) and decided it was a good opportunity to see how efficient I could be since I knew there would be little traffic. To my surprise, AC on Level 1 and driving around 65, I was able to achieve 290 wh/mi.
Raven: TBD - I did order my Raven with 20” standard rims. I ordered Matte Black Arachnids from Tsportsline that will fit the stock tires. I am hopeful I will be able to achieve the ~305mi range going this route, and will report back when I have some data.
Shudder
X75D: I noticed the shudder first during the winter of 2018. It was nasty sounding and made me feel like I was breaking the car under heavy acceleration. I took my car into the shop. They said they would order new half shafts for me to replace the issue. I didn’t hear anything for a month, called Tesla, and they said they had no idea what I was talking about. Instead of fighting the issue, I just lived with it. This summer, the shudder has gone away completely in my X75D. I have a feeling it would return when it is cold out, but I will not have the car to find out.
Raven: TBD - nothing noticed during the test drive.
SuperCharging
X75D: I have become quite skilled at SuperCharging when on road trips, maximizing speed vs. time at SuperCharger, etc. After the recent update to the V2 SuperChargers, I have been able to get up to 127kw @ over 400mph while charging. This is certainly an upgrade from the slower speeds I was used to. Being in Chicago, I will not be able to comment on V3 SuperChargers for quite some time. I am eager to test the Raven on a V2, however.
Raven: TBD
Other items:
If there is a substantial difference in AP, Enhanced Summon etc., I will post on it.
I am happy to answer any questions folks have today and once I receive my Raven in about a week.