Hi there, I know this is an old thread, but I'm wondering if you considered what other EV's you considered when you got your Plaid? Did you consider a Lucid at all / what are your thoughts on the Plaid vs Lucid?
Hey not a problem always nice to chat about cars. The only other car I considered was the Porsche Taycan 4S and Turbo/Turbo S. I had a couple of loaners and a friend with one. I installed a 1450 outlet in the garage so I could try the charging out, and just have a spare outlet for other EVs that might want to charge.
It’s funny, but my favourite of all three models was a frozen gray 4s with some really nice options, probably to show off the car to prospective buyers.
I really liked the Porsche electric sound, was nice when it approached people in a parking lot, etc it didn’t startle them like the Tesla does. The dash was really nice, albeit a little confusing to use. The Burmester sound was incredible! The metal drive mode knob was 911 like, and the steering feel was really good. Brakes felt so good!
Porsches endless options were really frustrating to me after owning a Model S. I couldn’t believe I had to pay for an extra rear seat cushion and belt, or parking assist, premium stereo and things like that, but it really drove beautifully and it turned a lot of heads.
When I decided I wanted that ‘21 demo, the sales rep was busy that day, and was off work the following day. It’s sold the day after!
That was enough for me to give up on the Taycan and go back to what I knew, the Model S. My wife was a little sad as she loved that Porsche, but agreed another model S was a good choice.
Sorry, I don’t have any opinions on the Lucid. I don’t know what it is about that car I just don’t feel anything for it. I think it’s the looks, it’s nice, but just doesn’t do it for me.
So that’s about it. I love my Plaid but kind of regret not getting the Porsche, esp after getting my wife a Y. The y drives so well I’d be happy enough with that to get/keep my Tesla fix. It’s no Plaid but many days I’d trade all that speed for the Porsche experience.