A Tesla Model S Plaid was spotted near the company’s Fremont factory last week, signaling that the top-of-the-line sedan may be ready for deliveries soon. Twitter user @BLKMDL3 shared the photos, featuring a Midnight Silver Metallic Model S with a Plaid badge. He said the car also featured a yoke steering wheel, a design that is… Continue reading Model S Plaid With Yoke Steering Wheel Spotted Near Factory
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Musk Talks Up Seven-Seater Model S Plaid
Tesla’s upcoming Model S Plaid variant will include a seven-seat configuration, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet. Replying to a Twitter user praising Tesla sedans, Musk said the Model S Plaid will be Tesla’s “best car ever.” And, he reminisced on a family road trip with 5 kids and two adults in a Model S. Tesla previously… Continue reading Musk Talks Up Seven-Seater Model S Plaid
Model S Sets Track Record With ‘Plaid Mode’
A Tesla Model S fitted with a new powertrain dubbed “Plaid” set a new track record at Laguna Seca Raceway. Tesla shared a video Wednesday of the record run. With a lap time of 1:36.555, Tesla bested all other four-door electric sedans. The previous record, 1:37.5, was set by a Tesla Model 3 Performance. Obviously,… Continue reading Model S Sets Track Record With ‘Plaid Mode’