@metroplex @Zcd1 Remind me, what version of Model 3 do you each have/had?
I've seen a pattern on these forums of people saying the non-performance S3XY models feel "held back" right off the line, compared to the Performance and Plaid models. Like torque is especially limited at very low RPM, moreso than it is at medium-to-higher speeds, whereas the performance models feel more like they truly give their full torque from zero or near-zero RPM.
I've driven many Tesla models but I almost never do a true launch from a dead stop, just not something I do in my driving with cars this quick. On the rare occasions I have, it's always been in Performance models, whether my own or loaners. Absolutely no hesitation off the line in the Performance models. Even my old tuned STI with a 5k RPM clutch whomp would merely
keep up with a RWD S P85 off the line. (Trust me that I know this.
) The AWD Performance Teslas destroy everything off the line that's not a $100k+ Porsche or exotic, or maybe big turbo STI/Evo with a very aggressive launch. Hesitation in Tesla performance models? None that I've noticed.
But...browse through these forums and you'll find some complaints. They don't usually call it "hesitation," it sounds like they give
some torque immediately, but they say it feels limited, like torque increases as RPMs climb. As I understand it our electric motors should be capable of full torque from zero RPM, hence why this would feel like the motors are "held back." I imagine one person's "held back" might be another person's "hesitation."
Edit: And as mentioned earlier, the Model 3 traction control
really doesn't like giving power with the wheel turned, unless in M3P's Track Mode. If I try to power out of a turn there is major hesitation (unless in Track Mode). Even the nannies in my RWD S P85 allow for more.