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Actually, this is a very good example frankly of what is wrong at Tesla. Musk indeed believes that his neural network will get smart enough to use vision alone (as in - humans rely on 2 eyes to create a 4D space, so can Tesla vision). This is his belief - not based on data. The direction of the...

To the points made by @UkNorthampton, while EV and battery efficiency, charging infrastructure etc will certainly bring more into the EV fold, the issue with Idiot Musk is that he is doubling down on moon shot changes and is not prepared to fight the industrial efficiency battle for Tesla cars...

Some good points above. Bottom line though, Tesla is no longer the only game in town for a workable EV (including SC’s). Early sales were for people like us who enjoyed something different and new. But that market is now saturated. Tesla’s growth now depends on those who want something familiar...

Well off topic now, but that looks great. Certainly an idea for our silly “summer house” that never gets used.

Well, I’ve certainly seen that happen personally in a medium-sized company of 3BUSD annual sales. Following which, the staff that actually generated value left, leaving the company to lose growth and profitability.

Yes, in many ways my original 2014 MS was the best sorted of the 3 I’ve owned.

The issue with legacy automakers and “software” is that they essentially cobble together various systems, whereas Tesla use a single integrated firmware structure and then also set up the software themselves. To be fair, this is easier to do for an EV than an ICE. We sell chips directly to...

Of course as a Plaid driver you would notice the difference in the punch. But for anyone else - any car that does 60 in, say 3 seconds, and a quarter in less than 11, is going to feel sooo fast compared a non-performance car. I decided not to buy a LHD drive Plaid here in the UK (wrong side of...

FWIW American settled in the UK here - executive of a multinational semiconductor company. Lots of cyclical redundancies in my business unfortunately. Have experience with this in 5 countries! In the US it’s not a legal requirement as such but you have to have enough to make sure you are not...

Why do people go for “TESLA” reg’s anyway? We all know it’s a Tesla - it says so right above the plate on some models. I’d go for IDI07 MSK if it was possible.

I should have been more clear. I meant a reliable source.

Well, the insider story I’ve now heard is that indeed the charging business margins were not satisfactory leading the decision to open EV charging to backfire. The additional margin from other marques at SuC’s is not compensating for the internal view of lost sales due to availability of Tesla...

Really? Can you quote your source on this please?

Another reason to not go for the Palladium refresh, then? 2020 Raven has only had positive comments on how comfortable it is for 3 (reasonably sized) adults here in the UK.

Yes but also, he is setting the product strategy unilaterally - and choosing robotaxis and Cybertrucks vs. what the market is looking for.

Yes, interesting opinion piece here, about him being more interested in innovations than operations. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/opinion/elon-musk-tesla-problems.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Why are you thinking of replacing the X? Do you need more range?

Yes. I’m basically already there, only doing destination charging, planning on 350 miles in a day. Fine for us semi-retirees, though haven’t yet planned a winter ski trip as such. The big issue is in the US where punters see it as a personal challenge to travel 800 miles in a day on their road...

Perhaps, but the Chinese themselves don’t think so. The only Western auto maker they see as any real completion is Tesla - for this reason alone. Based on my conversation with the COO of Nio. The Chinese markets actually see Tesla FSD as safer than human drivers (have you driven in China? I...

China are getting better at the batteries themselves, but Tesla are still ahead in EV efficiency, and also (yes - eye roll) autonomous driving software. China are very aggressive to be in on any future technologies regardless of potential success. They still chafe from being behind in...

Would love to see your small company accomplish what Tesla has done so far though :rolleyes:- in spite Musk.

Legally yes, but is rarely done without explanation and a personal touch even in the US. Legally possible in the UK too with good preparation for any prospective tribunal. I don’t think you can take your small company knowledge and expand it to MNC’s.

Why does he have to see what’s happening on the site?

I call BS if you know what the SuC team did. This can’t be done without them. In addition to @yessuz post above, not sure this can be contracted out without opening up firmware access.

Yes they are all gone - From my Tesla field service engineer (we sell chips to them).

Well, your comment about the backseat is very relevant. The S is the bigger car and is therefore by design less efficient. The good news is it can manage with a larger battery for the range.

No they are not slowing it down - but stopping it. The entire team responsible for the integration of new SuC’s is gone. Idiot Musk has clearly set the direction of the company away from anything to do with hardware and focus on using AI to develop autonomous driving software. Making better EVs...

Looking at a Model 3.

Unfortunately no hatchback, lack of rear seat space, and hurts my eyes.

A bit off topic, but following @FastLaneJB’s post about checking DC charging after a repair, I stopped by a local V3 supercharger to check my Dec ‘20 MS. Was surprised to see it hit 240 kW charge rate (I usually only do small top-ups at superchargers, leaving the charging from low SOC to...

Not a 2024, but I had a 2020 M3P on the larger wheels for a month while waiting for work to be done on my 2020 Raven performance. Switching involved a 150 mile drive both when dropping off and picking up, so I have clear view of the comparison between those two. The M3 felt much smaller inside...

So 4D plates are the ones that change over the time dimension then?

The straight-line acceleration from a dig is nice, but it will take a lot of work the move the current state of Model 3 - which has way too much body roll for its ride harshness and relies on twitchily fast steering to give it a nimble feel - to make a car that truly changes direction with elan...

Just had my 2020 MS Raven Performance front drive unit replaced at 10 k miles. It’s a 1478000-00-E vs the original 1478000-00-D. Anyone know the difference?

Just to finish this story, after a couple of weeks’ wait, the replacement front drive unit came in. Its refurbished but had a -E on the part no. compared to the -D original. They did a 4-wheel alignment as well. 160 mile drive in the ‘20 M3P loaner to go pick it up. and then back home in the...

Yes, now the same a MS, but better than Y or X. But don’t feel too bad. My McLaren is 12.5 m. Has to do with the complexity of suspension which gives amazing precision and turn in (the Mac not the M3 :))

Yes. Removes one of my 4 issues with it - range. That leaves the software, combined with the Tesla eco system, which perhaps I could live with. But even the Turismo is short of the interior space that I need, the MS being our family / utility car. I cannot believe how small the Taycan is inside...

Yes you're right. But what I do find interesting is that so many who've bought a Tesla have in fact become enthusiasts. I see so many questions on the forums about humdrum things like getting kerb rash and scratches fixed, and thinking 0.2 secs to 60 is a a real and statistical difference, that...

..so is it safe to view the eclipse through the glass roof?

Relates to the front drive unit (same unit as the the rear in 3/Y cars), which Tesla are replacing under warranty. Had an intermittent “car may not restart / acceleration reduced” error.

Yes compared to the new Asian EVs, Tesla's actually look distinctive. I've unfortunately had a FDU isolation test fail on my 2020MS @9900 miles. Waiting for the replacement, I've been wondering what I would get if it didn't come back for whatever reason. And I can't think of an EV with the...

Hi yes to all your questions . It is a 103.9kWh nominal Ludicrous+ Raven MS. And certainly the range drops in winter and with increasing speed. I mitigate by charging the battery and preconditioning till just before I leave. And I set EAP to 70 mph, so I average less than that (I leave my...

Well after 9 years of Model S’s I have my first “serious” issue while away from home - a high voltage fault having the car go into low acceleration/no regen mode. Tesla emergency assist were excellent -setting me up with a safety drop in appointment at the local SC and drove 160 miles home in a...

Model 3 doesn’t cut it for me unfortunately - too cramped for a road trip with luggage and dog. Even the daughter’s Mini is more practical for getting large items into the rear, not to mention the S. Still to find anything close the S for the space without going to a crossover. Never really had...

Apart from the “ludicrous” nomenclature are there indications the new M3P will sustain acceleration at higher speeds? This is what separates the Palladiums from the rest of the range in terms of performance. I enjoy the short bursts of my Ludicrous plus car, but it’s bit like urological PE -...

Had a second test drive. Unlike the first one which was on nice A-roads around the Sheffield SC, this one was at Stockport. Not much chance to really explore the acceleration above 60 mph, and noticed the suspension felt significantly harsher. And I thought I felt that vibration they’re talking...

I’ve had this on my previous 2014 Model S, but only when pressing the right hand side. Was resolved quickly enough under warranty. Didn’t keep the the old invoices unfortunately, so can’t tell you what was done. I trust you get a lot of “could not understand command” responses to your select...

Slow day in the fast lane, JB?

The MS, 911 and Taycan are all just completely different cars. I suppose the thread is relevant if you had to get just one, but I would suggest that depends a lot on what you use the car for. The MS is our family hauler. No RHD Plaids which I had ordered, but I did test a LHD. I would get it to...

For my 2020 MS 21” I used these codes. Sonic Carbon (Grey 21″ wheels) – Code: NEU-106E and PPG:934723