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This is the same question as why would you buy a BMW 525 rather than a BMW 325. They do pretty much the same, carry the same number of people etc, etc.A better question might be why would you but a BMW 525 rather than a Model S, or a BMW 325 rather than a Model 3?

It's nice to see Tesla acting in a sensible grown up fashion and fixing these issues as they become apparent. Other manufacturers attempted to get injunctions issued to prevent publication of the method!!

The AWD D will give you a little more range but probably not enough to be worth considering since software mods added a torque sleep function to the RWD ones which has reduced the differential. However the D is more stable on the road particularlynunder hard acceleration and in poor weather...

I have a 90D and after several thousand miles of recording the numbers off the dash 100%=75kWh which sounds in line with your 85D. Im presuming there is a buffer top and bottom plus some bricking protection (5kWh for each??) but I've yet to run from 100% down to 0% to see at what point it...

I tend to use the Electric Highway with a CHAdeMO adaptor as a backup when out of range of Superchargers in England - I'm an Ecotricity customer so the recent charge introduction is included in my bills but even without that I'd still use them as a backup. I haven't yet ventured into Scotland...

It seems likely in the incident that this thread is about that the driver inadvertently disabled the autopilot before the collision and the EBA did what it was supposed to and dropped the speed while effectively warning the driver of the crash. If the autopilot failed then the logs should show...

Hi there, you have probably figured this out by now but I've only just noticed your post. This is a typical problem with aircon systems where when you stop the car all the moisture extracted out of the air gets dumped as the matrix heats up. When you then start the car on a damp/cold day the...

3-4 months has been the typical waiting time but there are some hints it's been dropping. There isn't usually anything much in the way of updates until your car is about 1-2 weeks off which is annoying, but the car makes up for it!

I can't comment on the benefits relating to company car purchase because I bought my Model S as a personal purchase. I wanted to go for a full BEV and seriously considered the Merc B Class Electric and the Nissan Leaf, however the dealer experience with the former was terrible and after I found...

The traditional OEMs are certainly taking a very different approach to batteries than Tesla. All are outsourcing the cells, some are outsourcing the complete battery. This has the advantage that the tier 1 supplier take the risk, R&D costs etc and the OEM in theory gets a cheaper and higher...

SR machines do require switching electronics but not inverters. They do also do work directly off DC - the electronics switch the DC across each of the coils in turn to attract or repel the rotor poles. There are several variants of electronics and winding patterns proposed or in use which have...

I attended this years event with a small discount because I was volunteered to help on a stand, but am not sure if I'll get the go-ahead to attend the next one. The conference was very interesting but was a bit Europe centric. In particular there was a presentation made by AVL (a German/Austrian...

I'm not sure there are any CPO 90D's available yet. It seems to be regarded as a "sweet spot" so you may have to stump up the readies for a new one. Or get a divorce I guess following on from majorly failing in your husbandly duties :biggrin:

Looks good. If you haven't already read it, I recommend Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance.

I finally ordered my MS without the pano roof because having driven Prius' for the last 8 years I haven't had a sunroof and haven't missed it. I also thought the insulation would be better both from a noise and heat perspective, plus since I intend to keep the car a long time it might be more...

I'm interested to know why Tesla's in house sales and service centres should cost them more than using a dealer network. The dealers do put money up front to equip their stores but then reap the rewards of their investment by buying cars in bulk from the OEM at below market rates and selling...

My recent car experiences (21st century) have been mixed. Brand new Ford Puma that was dead on the drive at 1 week old - turned out to be a core plug failing that then leaked coolant over the top of the engine and shorted the ignition system out. Dealer picked the car up, but no loaner and car...

From what some of the senior Tesla guys have said, the supercharger map is deliberately vague on exact locations for proposed superchargers because they've had issues with people/organisations trying to big up or disrupt contract negotiations. However they are planning a number of new locations...

I oscillated between a 70, 85 or 90D but finally plumbed for the latter confirmed on 20/8. At the time of ordering it said December delivery, but I suspect it may run into next year due to the Model X launch. I did get a VIN on the 5th Sept which is hopefully positive :-). I am trying to ration...

Hi chetalien - I used to have a Range Rover and had no problems at all with it although it was a second gen one. I think some of the parking areas may be a challenge, but hopefully a minor issue. Superchargers do seem to be popping up now at some of my regular stops so hopefully charging on my...

Agreed, single samples are never a good starting point, but then neither is comparing a well used battery with a new one - certainly in my (admittedly limited) experience of battery characterisation.

The problem is not that EV's are silent, because they're not as has been pointed out above. The problem is that conventional ICE cars are actually quite noisy. Noise pollution is becoming recognised as a major issue in large cities causing stress and other problems in residents so maybe we...

Hi All, just an observation - the P90D pack looks to have slightly higher impedance than the pack in the 85 in Kman's video which will reduce the charge rate and the efficiency of charge, however this could be down to several factors such as ambient temperature and age of the pack. I'm not a...

I should have also added that they're DC motors - they don't require AC!

Robert Llewellyn's Fully Charged Tesla videos finally convinced me to place an order but for a 'cooking' 90D though rather than the insane or ludicrous variants! Thanks Robert, hope to meet you at a Supercharger sometime :-)

Location UK Order confirmed 8/20/2015 estimated delivery December (sigh!) Will watch forum enviously while you all collect your cars!

I work with SR motors as part of my job and it is true they do have a reputation for NVH issues. The problem is not specifically that they're noisy, but that they produce pure tone noise which is very noticeable and considerable design effort is require to eliminate the problem. Having said that...

I for one am rather glad that Tesla decided to make the legislated OBD port useless. Makes the job of the car thieves much more difficult.

If it's any help, I asked the question about servicing and the Birmingham SC suggested it was completely optional but that it might be worth considering a yearly or bi-yearly service visit just to make sure. They confirmed that whether you service or not does not affect the warranty - never come...

I agree - public perception is part of the problem and it's easy to frighten people where experience is lacking. For me Tesla whether they succeed or not have made a huge impact by producing an EV that people desire whether they can afford it or not. They've also tackled the range anxiety issue...

Hi Bjorn, Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the videos. I've only fairly recently started looking into whether I can get a Model S and these were a fantastic source of information. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the comments. I've currently got a Plug-in Prius, but have got to the stage of being frustrated by it's compliance design. Within the county there don't seem to be many public charging points that are practically usable, but I take your point that charging at home obviates the need...

Third para in my last post should read "The automotive industry is historically very resistant to change because they can't handle change well ....". Slight typo there!

I've worked in the automotive industry mainly in powertrain systems for nearly thirty years now. Hydrogen Fuel Cells have been hailed as the saviour of the industry for that complete period and have always been about 10 years off. They have some fundamental physics problems themselves as alluded...

who would be prepared to let me know of any plus' and minus' re practical use of a Tesla in the county? I'm particularly thinking of charging possibilities (70, 85 or 90 the best option?), service and support, use of such a large car e.g.: side roads, car parks etc. Any input would be...

I replaced my original 2006 Prius with a Plug in gen 3 model in 2013 because at the time there weren't any EVs on the market that stood a chance of coping with my commute. If it's any help, although the new Prius is much more economical and has better handling (not saying a lot), I don't like it...

I finally took the plunge and visited the Birmingham Tesla Store. The Product Specialist confirmed your belief - the voucher scheme provides for an electrician to fit a blue commando socket which then requires the use of the Tesla UMC lead. While this is a bit cumbersome it is a better solution...

Thanks - I thought that might be the case, but definitely worth checking.

I'm sure I've seen a security package mentioned for the UK that includes glass detection, immobilisation etc, but can't see any sign of it on the website. Is this option now a standard fitment? It's a question I shall be asking once I can get over to a Sales Centre.

Thanks for the advice - I'll probably go with LV because they seem a) reasonably priced and b) will allow use of Tesla's recommended repair facilities although not with a courtesy car. I've put in a request to Tracker to see if they have any experience of fitting one of their systems to a Tesla...

Hi, newbie on forums but considering a Model S purchase. When trying to get insurance quotes I've had mixed results - having read this thread I've tried NFU (who wouldn't quote me because I don't know when I'll have a vehicle), LV (who were very helpful but wanted to know if a tracker was...

I currently have a 3kW charge point installed under the OLEV scheme but am planning to upgrade it to a ~7kW charge point in the next few months. I'm still considering purchase of a Model S but am resisting taking a test drive until I'm sure I've worked the numbers out. The voucher scheming looks...