I gotta tell you I think it’s already there. I received the 2019.5.15 update last week which updated the range on my LR RWD. Been doing seat of my pants testing of acceleration and it is definitely faster, particularly at speeds between 30 and 60. Again, not a scientific test, just feel. No doubt it pulls harder.
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5% increase in power
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SammichLover
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It comes with the noobs that think it is water and when you pass it to them they end up yakking all over he backseat. It's why we can nice things.
SammichLover
Banned
I agree this is the most likely thing, that it only marginally decreases 0-60 times because of the reason you lay out. The other part is that they want to continue to list the D as having a 4.5s 0-60 to differentiate from, and up-sell to, the P.
Right, but if they lowered the 0-60 of the LR RWD but not the AWD, makes it harder to upsell to the AWD.
SammichLover
Banned
Meh. There's differentiation there that's separate from the 0-60 and it is smaller $ step, only $4K for RWD to D compared to $11K from D to P. Plus they will want to create separation from the lower pack sizes in RWD. You can see they now step by 0.1s between the SR Plus, the LeMR, and the LR.
Besides if it is the rear drive unit where the changes are then the RWD is going to see more % impact since it only uses that PM motor rather than using the induction as well.
I haven’t noticed but I’m numb to the performance now.
StealthP3D
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If we take the announcement literally, it only increased peak HP by 5%. This means:
no change to 0-20 mph
slightly quicker 0-60 mph
5% better passing 45mph on up. I say this because I think the torque/hp curves will be similar to now in that the peak HP will remain constant all the way to top speed but there are a number of ways to increase peak power by 5% without doing that.
Considerably better 1/4 mile times. The amateur drag racers are going to like this (and they didn't need to buy a new air intake, full flow exhaust/muffler or a new chip)!
Knightshade
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Teslas public statements were pretty clear that all models of the 3 get the 5% bump.
Given how few people have the update that mentions it (and at least some appear to be early access builds)
I'd wait a bit before getting too excited.
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diamond.g
Active Member
My personal speculation is that they may be waiting on the 340i xdrive to be readily available before announcing changes to the AWD 3.
I hope you're right, just dont know why he said that all models would get it in the new update , when's the announcement of 340i?
diamond.g
Active Member
Well, Elon tweeted that all cars will get the power increase so take it for what its worth:
Let's remember that the blog post said "add an average of approximately 5% peak power to all Model 3 vehicles". Also let's note that the MR 0-60 time decreased from 5.6 to 5.2s. That requires more than just a 5% peak power gain. Something has to be on the lower side to make a 5% average. I suspect the LR AWD got the short straw.
FWIW, the release notes for update 2019.8.2 mention the power increase. The release notes for 2019.5.15 did not.
Interestingly enough, 2019.8.2 also mentions some things that were already there previously, like sentry mode, dog mode, location folding mirrors.. and something else as well I think.
I just got it yesterday (it = 2019.8.2). Also interestingly enough (at least to me) is that I was not in early access program, but DID earn "priority updates" via the recently retired referral system. I have never gotten an update before this one in a manner which made me feel like I was getting something "early". I also decided to buy FSD for 2k recently to go with my already purchased with the vehicle enhanced autopilot. I have no idea if that combination of now being a FSD "owner" whatever that means, along with having "priority updates" (whatever THAT means), got me this update early.
I suspect its some combination of the two, but I did not have to accept any NDA or anything so...
Anyway, TL ; DR = 2019.8.2 specifically mentions the power increase in the release notes.
Interestingly enough, 2019.8.2 also mentions some things that were already there previously, like sentry mode, dog mode, location folding mirrors.. and something else as well I think.
I just got it yesterday (it = 2019.8.2). Also interestingly enough (at least to me) is that I was not in early access program, but DID earn "priority updates" via the recently retired referral system. I have never gotten an update before this one in a manner which made me feel like I was getting something "early". I also decided to buy FSD for 2k recently to go with my already purchased with the vehicle enhanced autopilot. I have no idea if that combination of now being a FSD "owner" whatever that means, along with having "priority updates" (whatever THAT means), got me this update early.
I suspect its some combination of the two, but I did not have to accept any NDA or anything so...
Anyway, TL ; DR = 2019.8.2 specifically mentions the power increase in the release notes.
Yes... but my specific model is the Model 3 Performance (which is AWD, but may not have been the model you were asking about).
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
I recommend waiting until 2019.8.2 hits your car before speculating that your configuration will be left out. By all accounts this is the update that increases power. I was once a sceptic that Track Mode would ever come to my P3D-, but it did.
MagnusMako
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^ This.
Elon also rewteeted the Teslarati article confirming the performance being rolled out in 2019.8.2.
TESLARATI on Twitter
Elon also rewteeted the Teslarati article confirming the performance being rolled out in 2019.8.2.
TESLARATI on Twitter
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