Tri-Motor on non-Plaid Model S?

[SantaFeSpence]

So, I’ve got an order in on a tri-motor CT. Cost will be under $70K. Do we think Tesla will add a tri-motor option to the Model S without us having to pay upwards of $130K for the Plaid ?

 

[jmaddr]

It’s too early for anyone to know but I wouldn’t think so. Why would anyone go with the tri motor if they also don’t want performance? Is the dual motor not fast enough?

 

[beatle]

Maybe. They might just choose to reduce the performance of the non-plaid version. This is what they did with the 3 and Y performance vs. dual motor - they just nerfed the power and took out track mode.

 

[serendipitous]

Maybe. They might just choose to reduce the performance of the non-plaid version. This is what they did with the 3 and Y performance vs. dual motor - they just nerfed the power and took out track mode.

Only for the initial non-performance 3s to save on parts logistics overhead with a different part number. The Y and current 3 have a different rear motor for the non-P versions.

Adding a whole third motor would be a huge cost - the opposite of the reason they did it on the 3.