Hi Everyone,
Just picked up my Model s (85KW) this morning. First off, it's incredible.
My fear over the past few months of waiting has been winter driving. I have a ridiculous lane way and use 4 wheel-drive for my other vehicle. Wouldn't you know it, delivery day here in Ontario has come during a Freezing Rain warning, and we've seen snow, rain, and freezing rain for
most of the day.
The 160 KM drive back from Toronto was great - no issues in the weather. I plowed the lane way before I left, but arrived to a snow-covered mess. Figured I give it a shot because I need to know sooner or later how well it drives up and down the lane!
Surprisingly, I made it up without a hitch. The traction control light blinked the whole way, but it made it up without issue. Twice (I left and came back again). I have the Tesla Winter Tire package on it.
To put it in perspective, here's a video of my lane way from last year. Conditions today were worse.
My Crazy Laneway - YouTube
Hope that helps put any fears to rest on winter traction! I'll update if/when I have my first trouble getting up the lane.
Just picked up my Model s (85KW) this morning. First off, it's incredible.
My fear over the past few months of waiting has been winter driving. I have a ridiculous lane way and use 4 wheel-drive for my other vehicle. Wouldn't you know it, delivery day here in Ontario has come during a Freezing Rain warning, and we've seen snow, rain, and freezing rain for
most of the day.
The 160 KM drive back from Toronto was great - no issues in the weather. I plowed the lane way before I left, but arrived to a snow-covered mess. Figured I give it a shot because I need to know sooner or later how well it drives up and down the lane!
Surprisingly, I made it up without a hitch. The traction control light blinked the whole way, but it made it up without issue. Twice (I left and came back again). I have the Tesla Winter Tire package on it.
To put it in perspective, here's a video of my lane way from last year. Conditions today were worse.
My Crazy Laneway - YouTube
Hope that helps put any fears to rest on winter traction! I'll update if/when I have my first trouble getting up the lane.
