12-26-2014, 09:25 AM | #1001 |
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Some of the Roadster owners are annoyed. But the Roadster just doesn't have the capability to take a direct DC charge, and is supposedly impossible to retrofit -- even with the coming pack swap...
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We don't know the details yet.
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12-26-2014, 09:34 AM | #1003 |
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There's been a lot of speculation on the Tesla board about what's coming and what isn't. ZBB has summarized the majority view, though there are others who think a Supercharger refit might still be possible.
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12-26-2014, 04:33 PM | #1004 |
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Here it is. A combination of battery changes, aero changes, and tire changes give the headline range numbers.
http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/roadster-30 No word on cost. |
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I have seen many Tesla roadsters
I don't think I have ever seen one without (electrical) modifications
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I don't think people who own the Roadster are cost sensitive --but I'd still love to know how much this costs, naturally.
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Honestly, what mods have you seen? The one above is the only one with significant mods I've seen. There's anonter with a company logo on it here in town (a guy that sells EV chargers). But all the other Roadsters I've seen have been stock...
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modifications to the drive regulator (I assume) There is a large car show every year here on Greenwood avenue. linky We went a few years ago, and there were a few roadsters there. Each one had different inverter mods inside. I just peaked, didn't ask questions, and rolled my eyes at the different levels of poor wiring practices I witnessed
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Jalopnik posted that new 85D is underrated for torque....sounds substantial.
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For the first time ever, the only other car I want is basically an upgraded version of the car I have. I can't imagine going back to a gasser after this...
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