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They've probably exhausted RWD demand backlog so I wouldn't be surprised if this was (initially)a software-limited long range battery, so that they can sell the
by RivieraKid 8y ago
They've probably exhausted RWD demand backlog so I wouldn't be surprised if this was (initially)a software-limited long range battery, so that they can sell their RWD inventory.
- teej 8y agoDidn't they previously stop doing software-limited batteries after people got annoyed by it? Seems weird that they would start doing it again.
- RivieraKid 8y agoThey're doing it with performance models. Their hardware is basically identical to non-performance AWD.
- wemdyjreichert 8y agoThat would be incredibly environmentally irresponsible, considering the impact of mining lithium, cobalt, rare earths etc. You'd basically be wasting limited resources, which would run contrary to Tesla's stated mission of creating a more sustainable future.
- njarboe 8y agoMy guess is that all the battery is used and the extra capacity allows for a "full" charge without really getting full. It could also let the range stay at the original level for a lot longer as the battery deteriorates. I would hope so anyway.
- davidgould 8y agoLithium batteries do not use rare earths. Tesla's specific battery chemistry uses significantly less cobalt than the other common vehicle batteries
- greglindahl 8y agoGiven that the delivery dates are 6-10 weeks in the future, they have plenty of time to put the correct size battery packs in. The previous examples of software-limited packs were in situations where they offered a bunch of sizes, more than 2, in a much lower volume product, and didn't want to produce or keep producing all of them. This time it's only 2 sizes in a higher volume product.
- aunty_helen 8y agoMusk mentioned it on his twitter, it's a long range battery with less cells in it. So a compromise really. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1053061826794016769 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1053061826794016769