For Tesla har mye handlet om Model 3 det siste året, men i natt annonserte selskapet flere endringer også for Model S og Model X.
Til forskjell for de fleste andre bilprodusenter gjør Tesla stadig endringer og forbedringer i sine modeller slik at begrep som årsmodell ikke gir like mye mening som hos for eksempel Volvo og Audi.
Økt rekkevidde på Model S og Model X
Men av og til kommer det større endringer, og i natt bekreftet Tesla rykter som har gått en stund: Toppmodellene Model S og Model X får nye motorer som skal øke effektiviteten på bilene med ti prosent.
Det er den samme elmotoren, av type «permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor», som sitter i Model 3 som nå installeres i Model S og Model X.
Det gir en ny rekkevidde for Model S på 595 km, og en ny rekkevidde for Model X på 523 km.
Det er da snakk om long range-versjonene av modellene med batteripakker på 100 kWh. Begge målingene er gjort etter EPA-standarden. Ingen av bilene får økt batterikapasitet.
Det er også gjort endringer i gir, smøring, bæring og kjøling, som nå skal gi en samlet effektivitet på 93 prosent.
Lader raskere
Forbedringer skal også gi raskere lading.
Med Teslas nye Supercharger V3 støtter Model S og Model X nå hurtiglading på opp til 200 kW. På dagens V2 Supercharger kan bilene lade med en effekt på opp til 145 kW.
Ifølge Tesla betyr det at bilene lader 50 prosent raskere enn dagens modeller.
Bedre luftfjæring
Tesla annonserer også forbedringer i luftfjæringen på Model S og Model X, og hevder den nå bedre vil tilpasse seg både underlaget og kjørestilen til sjåføren.
Den skal også være bedre på å senke bilen i høye hastigheter for å minske luftmotstanden.
Andre endringer som nytt hjuloppheng og dekkdesign skal ytterligere øke kjøreopplevelsen.
Pris på Tesla Model S i Norge
Tesla har i en periode kun tilbud Model S og Model X i long range-versjoner, men henter nå tilbake standard range-modellen.
I skrivende stund starter prisen på Model S standard range på 748.320 kroner. Rekkevidden er 450 km etter WLTP-standarden.
Prisen for long range er på 825.720 kroner. Rekkevidden er oppgitt til 610 km etter WLTP-standarden.
Performance-utgaven øker prisen til 908.120 kroner og kutter rekkevidden til 590 km (WLTP). Ludicrous-pakka skal selskapet ha 99.100 kroner for.
Les hele pressemeldingen fra Tesla nedenfor:
Pressemelding fra Tesla
For more than a decade, Tesla engineers have been obsessed with making the world’s most efficient electric vehicles. As a result, Tesla vehicles already travel farther on a single charge than any other production EV on the market. Today, we’re making changes to Model S and Model X that allow them to travel unprecedented distances without needing to recharge, beating our own record for the longest-range production EVs on the road. And we’ve accomplished this without increasing the cars’ battery size, proving that our expertise in system-level design can make our cars dramatically more efficient.
Beginning today, Model S and Model X now come with an all-new drivetrain design that increases each vehicle’s range substantially, achieving a landmark 370 miles and 325 miles on the EPA cycle for Model S and Model X Long Range, respectively. Using the same 100 kWh battery pack, these design and architecture updates will allow drivers to travel farther than ever before, charging less frequently and getting more range out of every dollar spent on charging.
We’re also introducing a brand-new adaptive suspension system for Model S and Model X, along with a few other improvements for the best range, acceleration, and ride comfort ever, plus a Ludicrous Mode upgrade for our most loyal customers. Here’s what’s new:
More Efficient Design
All Model S and X vehicles now benefit from Tesla’s latest generation of drive unit technology, which combines an optimized permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor, silicon carbide power electronics, and improved lubrication, cooling, bearings, and gear designs to achieve greater than 93% efficiency. Pairing a permanent magnet motor in the front with an induction motor in the rear enables unparalleled range and performance at all times. The net effect is a more than 10% improvement in range, with efficiency improvements in both directions as energy flows out of the battery during acceleration and back into the battery through regenerative braking. In addition to adding range, power and torque increases significantly across all Model S and Model X variants, improving 0-60 mph times for our Long Range and Standard Range models.
Faster Charging
Paired with the new more efficient drivetrain design, Model S and Model X are now capable of achieving 200 kW on V3 Superchargers and 145 kW on V2 Superchargers. Together, these improvements enable our customers to recharge their miles 50% faster.
Fully Adaptive Suspension
We’ve also upgraded our air suspension system for Model S and Model X with fully-adaptive damping, giving it an ultra-cushioned feel when cruising on the highway or using Autopilot, and a responsive, exhilarating confidence during dynamic driving. Unlike other manufacturers, our suspension software is developed completely in-house, using a predictive model to anticipate how the damping will need to be adjusted based on the road, speed, and other vehicle and driver inputs. The system constantly adapts by sensing the road and adjusting for driver behavior, automatically softening for more pronounced road inputs and firming for aggressive driving. We’ve also improved the leveling of the system while cruising, keeping the car low to optimize aerodynamic drag. As with all of Tesla’s in-house software, the adaptive suspension can receive over-the-air updates, allowing us to enable all Model S and Model X customers to have the most advanced suspension technology at all times.
Constant Refinement
To complement these changes, we’ve also re-engineered several other components of Model S and Model X in keeping with our philosophy of continuous improvement. These updates include new wheel bearings and a few new tire designs for certain variants to improve range, ride, and steering. While these changes may seem minor, together they have a meaningful impact when it comes to EV design.
In addition to our Long Range and Performance variants, we’re also re-introducing a lower entry price for Model S and Model X by bringing back our Standard Range option, now available for an even greater value with the new drivetrain and suspension updates. We also want to emphasize the critical impact each of our early Tesla owners has had on advancing our mission, so as a thank you, all existing Model S and Model X owners who wish to purchase a new Model S or Model X Performance car will get the Ludicrous Mode upgrade, a $20,000 value, at no additional charge.