Maybe Single motor is all you need?

[azjohn]

I have driven a few 300Cs, worst ones were with the cylinder deactivation, one an SRT and was pretty good. IMO only Dodge products that would compare to a Tesla is a Hellcat product.

With an ICE vehicle a lot of energy is lost that doesn't happen with a quality BEV. If you have an opportunity try taking a recent Model S out for a test drive, it will put a smile on your face

Porsche is now releasing a base version of the EV Taycan in the low $80K and the $7500 tax credit will apply so low 70s

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[SpaceDoc]

Without knowing anything about your 300C I am still pretty confident that your CT would leave it in the dust.

That may be the understatement of the year.

 

[Challeco]

So I have the dual on order but starting to think hard about the single motor. I live in South Florida so no weather issues that require awd and I won’t be towing ever. Is the 250 mileage plenty even for a road trip that wouldn’t be often? I’m starting to think so but still not totally convinced and I know there is a possibility of the ranges getting pushed higher which would help.

My understanding is the dual motor and the tri-motor will be first in production. Depending upon your patience, either will work well for your situation. I have a single motor model 3 deep in the mountains of Oregon and I have fewer traction issues than I have ever had with my Fords, Chevys, Dodges, Nissans, Toyotas, Hondas, trucks, cars, and glorified go-karts. As for range, even in the winter where I have less available range, I have no issues driving the 270 miles to Portland from my eastern Oregon town, even though there are only 2 chargers in between.

 

[rr6013]

So I have the dual on order but starting to think hard about the single motor. I live in South Florida so no weather issues that require awd and I won’t be towing ever. Is the 250 mileage plenty even for a road trip that wouldn’t be often? I’m starting to think so but still not totally convinced and I know there is a possibility of the ranges getting pushed higher which would help.

Lucky you!

RWD CT is the deal of the century. I would not hesitate living on the Atlantic side driving N-S. RWD would be my choice. You are paying $10’s of 1000’s dollars for the FU luxury to blow past a Supercharger if you buy-up.

RWD is awesome and the least expensive Cybertruck. At the end of the day the star of the show will be Cyber not truck. RWD is a no compromise Cyber-first choice. Its still CT just not cells to the rails Kw’s and 4 wheels driving all-the-time. I think that is a good thing, less wear and no tear.

It leaves the wallet with money to spend on options to go with such a new toy.

RWD CT Tesla charging stations

 

[TechOps]

CyberTruck for $40k is just an amazing deal. However, consider the functionality of a truck, where AWD is really something you want if you ever use it as a "truck". Plus, $40k will probably be elusive just like the $35k M3.

Also, range is an issue. I have a 2017 MS75 (RWD) and it's a great car, but I've driven it cross-country a few times, and the low range (<250) gets annoying on road trips.

I was originally planning on buying a dual motor, which I believe is the sweet spot for range, features, and price. However I'm a TSLA investor and 2020's gains upgraded me to tri-motor.

 

[Blue Steel]

My understanding is the dual motor and the tri-motor will be first in production. Depending upon your patience, either will work well for your situation. I have a single motor model 3 deep in the mountains of Oregon and I have fewer traction issues than I have ever had with my Fords, Chevys, Dodges, Nissans, Toyotas, Hondas, trucks, cars, and glorified go-karts. As for range, even in the winter where I have less available range, I have no issues driving the 270 miles to Portland from my eastern Oregon town, even though there are only 2 chargers in between.

I have a dual motor reservation and most likely I will stay with the dual, but if I'm being honest with myself the single motor would fulfill my needs over 99% of the miles. It rarely snows here and I rarely go on road trips where 250 miles of range would be an obstacle. The attractiveness of the dual motor usually comes from the "what if..." thinking. What if we get a massive snowstorm like we did 10 years ago? What if I want to drive to that remote area I've never been to before? What if I drive down on the beach and the sand is soft? But again, these are all super rare situations...

 

[LoPro]

I have a dual motor reservation and most likely I will stay with the dual, but if I'm being honest with myself the single motor would fulfill my needs over 99% of the miles. It rarely snows here and I rarely go on road trips where 250 miles of range would be an obstacle. The attractiveness of the dual motor usually comes from the "what if..." thinking. What if we get a massive snowstorm like we did 10 years ago? What if I want to drive to that remote area I've never been to before? What if I drive down on the beach and the sand is soft? But again, these are all super rare situations...

I’m at a place between dual and tri. AWD is a given up over here. And I’m leaning towards tri although 95% of driving is less than 100km (these were the approx statistics released here by the EV foundation). But for the city and commutes (one of us) we have the Model 3 (or another small city EV). Besides being the second car when we need it the CT is for trips and adventure, and although it’s hard to go any direction without passing a supercharger these days, it’s nice to shave off an hour or more of charging when your on that trip just once in a while (and sometimes choose nicer places for breaks than a supercharger next to burger joint or mall). Also to get to the cabin or to the wilderness another place you usually take roads with less (no) charging infrastructure in the end where the tri leads to less range anxiety and more exploring. Nobody likes a stressed out dad on a family outing. Finally, even if CT was the only car, battery health will be better on a bigger battery than the smallest with the same use case. The price difference seems to be worth it to me, but YMMV. If I also can use it as an emergency battery for our home it is a given.

Of course I will break my own premises in the beginning and use it to drive in the city like an idiot and also park next to my boss’ Jaguar ?

 

[lslick23]

With Tesla’s history of changing their minds about making the base models I’ve decided to just stick with the dual motor. But who knows anything can happen between now and the end of next year.