Tesla Video Gives a Look at Plaid’s Incredible Acceleration

Tesla has posted a video that gives a view of what it’s like to go from 0-60 mph in less than two seconds. The montage of test rides from the Model S Plaid event shows people being pinned to their seats as the car accelerates through a tunnel of light. Riders try to steady cameras… Continue reading Tesla Video Gives a Look at Plaid’s Incredible Acceleration

Model S Plaid Receives EPA Rating

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a rating of 387 miles range for the Tesla Model S Plaid with 19-inch wheels and 348 miles with 21-inch wheels. The rating is slightly under Tesla’s figures of 390 miles of range. Still, pairing that amount of range, 1.99-second 0-60 mph time, and a reported record quarter-miles run… Continue reading Model S Plaid Receives EPA Rating

EPA Gives Range Rating for Model S Long Range

Tesla continues to erode range anxiety from consumers considering electric vehicles. The company’s 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus has received a rating of 405 miles of range from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The vehicle also earned a combined city/highway MPGe of 120. The figures are are an improvement over the 2020 Tesla Model… Continue reading EPA Gives Range Rating for Model S Long Range

Check Out the Model S Yolk Steering Wheel in Action

When images of a Tesla Model S Plaid with a yoke steering wheel first emerged, reactions were a mix of “that’s cool!” and “that’s ridiculous.” Now that the first Plaid cars are hitting the streets, owners are posting early reviews of the driving experience. In short, there’s a bit of a learning curve. Driving without… Continue reading Check Out the Model S Yolk Steering Wheel in Action

Leno Talks About Record Run in Model S Plaid

Rumors have swirled that comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno set a quarter-mile record behind the wheel of the Tesla Model S Plaid. In a new interview from CNBC, Leno confirms the dragstrip performance. “It was a winner,” Leno said. “I mean, it is now the fastest production car you can buy. Faster than any… Continue reading Leno Talks About Record Run in Model S Plaid

Tesla’s 200 MPH Four-Door Sedan Makes Debut

The Tesla Model S Plaid, the most powerful Tesla ever built, was debuted Thursday at a flashy event at the company’s test track near its Fremont factory. Tesla revealed the Model S Plaid has a range of 405 miles per charge, considerably more than the 390 miles originally announced. It will also have a Supercharging speed… Continue reading Tesla’s 200 MPH Four-Door Sedan Makes Debut

Model S Plaid Livestream Scheduled for 7 p.m. PT

Tesla’s new flagship vehicle – the Model S Plaid – will be delivered to early owners tonight at an event at the company’s Fremont, Calif. factory. The event will be livestreamed by Tesla starting at 7 p.m. PT, but announcements are not expected until 8:30 p.m. PT. Watch the livestream here: https://livestream.tesla.com The sedan is… Continue reading Model S Plaid Livestream Scheduled for 7 p.m. PT

See New Photos of Model X Plaid Interior

Tesla’s upcoming “Plaid” version of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles will come with interior improvements. Photos posted to Twitter of an updated Model X interior offers a good look at the changes. Twitter user @WholeMarsBlog spotted a Plaid Model X near the automaker’s Fremont, Calif. factory area. Tesla has one of the most… Continue reading See New Photos of Model X Plaid Interior