But the raised floor line of the car also impacts the driver's seat. I found it to be a very feet-forward sitting position, which I don't really find that comfortable. Reminiscent of sporty Jaguar saloons. I prefer a more upright sitting position, and sticking batteries under the driver's feet doesn't help accomplish that.
My suggestion would be to introduce the higher capacity cells by maintaining the same battery capacity, but creating scallops in the battery pack for all passengers to put their feet (like they do in most other floor-pan-battery EVs), plus more possible adjustments for the driver. They could then drop the height of the back seats without compromising rear passengers leg room.
Tesla are at liberty to PM me to send a cheque for this continuous improvement suggestion, if they might like..
My suggestion would be to introduce the higher capacity cells by maintaining the same battery capacity, but creating scallops in the battery pack for all passengers to put their feet (like they do in most other floor-pan-battery EVs), plus more possible adjustments for the driver. They could then drop the height of the back seats without compromising rear passengers leg room.
Tesla are at liberty to PM me to send a cheque for this continuous improvement suggestion, if they might like..