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I'm going to order a 85D but I was wondering why the new seating system is only available on the P version. As all the Tesla models do have some power it might be wise to offer this seating in all models? What do you think?
The new seats only real change is the addition of larger bolsters to aid keeping you there in performance cornering.
Tesla is not BMW. But BMW does similar things, but between model lines. The newest technology shows up in the 7 series and works its way to the smaller cars over time. Right now the S is the mainstream product, and Tesla is essentially treating the P like a different model. Over time I'm willing to bet the seats become an option in the non P model.True, but every other brand such as BMW, Audi gives you the option to choose for the better seating or not. Why not make that a default? In europe we are already paying 20K USD more than in the US for the car thus some might expect something for that as well.
True, but every other brand such as BMW, Audi gives you the option to choose for the better seating or not. Why not make that a default? In europe we are already paying 20K USD more than in the US for the car thus some might expect something for that as well.
Tesla is not making more money on European cars, if that's what you mean. The 20% extra is due to VAT, import tariffs and transportation costs.
If I take my config on the US site, convert to € and add 21% sales tax I get almost the exact same price. Not counting shipping, insurance, import tax,...
Tesla is not BMW. But BMW does similar things, but between model lines. The newest technology shows up in the 7 series and works its way to the smaller cars over time. Right now the S is the mainstream product, and Tesla is essentially treating the P like a different model. Over time I'm willing to bet the seats become an option in the non P model.
Let's also not forget that the USD/EUR FX rate has been all but stable over the last couple of months. We should be happy Tesla did not increase the price in EUR by 10%. 10% less margin on European sales is significant.
As to the subject of this thread, Tesla probably has volume contracts in place for the previous generation seats. I assume the new seats will become available as an option later. Just as it is already possible to reduce the price of a P85D by "downgrading" to the previous generation seats. Tesla is a pretty lean company trying to bring new things to market as soon as realistically possible.
Marketing. It forces you get the P85D to get those newer seats.I'm going to order a 85D but I was wondering why the new seating system is only available on the P version. As all the Tesla models do have some power it might be wise to offer this seating in all models? What do you think?
I think the Performance model should have more distinguishing features at least visually.
You have to really know the car to tell much difference between an entry model and a top of the line one.
Bolstered seats make more sense in a higher performance car but I can see why people would want them at any performance level.