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Speed (acceleration). Current Model S 0-6 times are from 5.2s to 2.8s, depending on trim. The Model 3 is “under six seconds” and maybe “substantially faster”: i
by osteele 11y ago
Speed (acceleration). Current Model S 0-6 times are from 5.2s to 2.8s, depending on trim. The Model 3 is “under six seconds” and maybe “substantially faster”: it could overlap the slower current Model S trims.
Range. Current Model S ranges are from 240m to 270m, depending on trim. Model 3: 215m.
Cargo volume. The Model S has 31.6 ft^3. The Model 3 looks much smaller.
Free lifetime use of superchargers? I haven't seen this speculated, but I'll be surprised if the Model 3 includes unlimited supercharger use; I suspect paid use of the network will be a new Tesla revenue stream.
On the other hand, smaller makes for easier parking and maneuvering, in addition to the cost savings. And I expect the Model 3 to have more and better sensors, in support of better autonomous driving, than the current Model S can support.
All said, IMO the major advantage of the existing Model S is that it exists today. Owners are paying a huge premium to get semi-autonomous driving a couple of years ahead of schedule. “The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed.” – William Gibson
- Bedon292 11y agoHe stated in the talk that supercharger was included with all Model 3's.
- johnward 11y agoSupercharging hardware is included. Did not confirm it will be free. On the Model S there is a charge for supercharging hardware.
- Bedon292 11y agoHe said supercharging was included in the talk. And everywhere is reporting it as included on all models. "and supercharging, even for the basic version of the car." http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/04/the-post-model-3-reveal-reveals-what-we-know-about-the-new-tesla-four-days-out/ http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/04/the-post-model-3-reveal-...
- johnward 11y agoYou don't understand. "Supercharging" means hardware. It takes additional charging hardware to be compatible with a supercharger. On the Model S supercharging hardware was an option. I hope you are right but at this point it's still unconfirmed. https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/4dc6rs/official_response_tesla_has_not_decided_if_model/ https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/4dc6rs/officia...
- Bedon292 11y agoThanks for that link. To me, 'supercharging' is the act of charging. And he specifically said supercharging, not supercharger hardware. So that is where the confusion came from.