WE SWAPPED A BIGGER MOTOR INTO A TESLA AND WHAT HAPPENED WAS PRETTY INSANE

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This video details an ambitious and unconventional modification: swapping a Tesla Model S 75D's powertrain for that of a wrecked P100D. The reviewer highlights the significant performance gap between the two trims, noting the 75D's 4.2-second 0-60 time and 259-mile range versus the P100D's 2.3-second 0-60 and 300+ mile range. The primary motivation for the customer was to avoid the high cost of purchasing a used P100D directly, which can exceed $90,000. The process involved extensive part swapping, including the drive unit, battery pack, junction box, and cooling systems, with significant custom wiring modifications required due to differences between the smaller and larger drive units. A key takeaway is that while the conversion is technically possible by leveraging existing Tesla configurations, it is not a plug-and-play solution and requires specialized expertise. The final cost for the customer, after selling salvaged parts from both vehicles, was an impressive $33,000 for a P100D conversion, saving over $55,000 compared to buying a factory P100D. However, a significant caveat emerged: Tesla disabled Supercharging functionality on the converted vehicle post-modification.