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Weird This Tesla Model S Plaid drove underwater, lived to tell the tale

This Tesla Model S Plaid drove underwater, lived to tell the tale

After a failed first try, YouTuber "Chillin' with Chet" added 3.175 kilograms of weight to the £120k EV to prevent it from floating.
By Brian Potter 18h ago
Spy photos Tesla Model S Plaid prototype spied with articulating rear wing

Tesla Model S Plaid prototype spied with articulating rear wing

Is the Plaid+ back in development?
By Brian Potter 15 October 2021
Technology Watch Tesla Model S Plaid's battery get opened and described

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid's battery get opened and described

It has a lot of similarities to Tesla Model 3/Model Y's battery, despite using a smaller battery cell format.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2021
09:29 Races and Chases How can a Lamborghini Huracan Evo get beat this bad in a drag race?

How can a Lamborghini Huracan Evo get beat this bad in a drag race?

The Tesla Model S Plaid does amazing things on the drag strip.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
05:49 Opinion Tesla Model S Plaid acceleration 'too fast for its own good'

Tesla Model S Plaid acceleration 'too fast for its own good'

Track Day tested out the Plaid’s crazy acceleration and noted how its brakes weren’t good enough given all its power.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid smashes Lamborghini Aventador SVJ in drag race

Tesla Model S Plaid smashes Lamborghini Aventador SVJ in drag race

It was a cakewalk for the Tesla.
By Anton Andres 03 October 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid launching sans traction control is just mad

Tesla Model S Plaid launching sans traction control is just mad

With full unrestricted torque going to all four tyres, this particular Plaid is a beast.
By Brian Potter 01 October 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Plaid gets into crazy fight with 1,000-bhp McLaren 720S

Tesla Plaid gets into crazy fight with 1,000-bhp McLaren 720S

Since this drag race is part of Hoonigan's "This vs That" series, you know fun is guaranteed.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2021
Races and Chases Pro driver has yoke-related issues drifting Tesla Model S Plaid

Pro driver has yoke-related issues drifting Tesla Model S Plaid

The new Plaid sedan is eager to slide its tail out, but controlling the slide with the yoke isn’t ideal.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2021
Industry This Tesla Plaid owner calls the build quality trash, do you agree?

This Tesla Plaid owner calls the build quality trash, do you agree?

Is he being nitpicky or reasonable?
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs McLaren 765LT: The ultimate 1/4-mile race

Tesla Model S Plaid vs McLaren 765LT: The ultimate 1/4-mile race

DragTimes says this is the race everyone has been waiting to see, and we understand why.
By Brian Potter 21 September 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid with 21s vs Plaid w/19s, plus NOS Corvette C3

Tesla Model S Plaid with 21s vs Plaid w/19s, plus NOS Corvette C3

Both Plaids are stock, though they're wearing different wheels. How much difference does it make?
By Steven Loveday 21 September 2021
Races and Chases What happens when Tesla Model Y Performance races Model S Plaid?

What happens when Tesla Model Y Performance races Model S Plaid?

Hmm, why does Edmunds choose Model Y Performance as one of the "fastest Teslas" to race the Plaid?
By Steven Loveday 13 September 2021
Records Tesla Model S Plaid sets new Nurburgring record for production EVs

Tesla Model S Plaid sets new Nurburgring record for production EVs

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk showed the time and hints at further possibilities of improvements.
By Mark Kane 10 September 2021
Weird Driving Tesla Model S Plaid in 2 metres of water: Sink or swim?

Driving Tesla Model S Plaid in 2 metres of water: Sink or swim?

Why drive a £120,000 car underwater? Because no one has done it yet, of course.
By Steven Loveday 08 September 2021
Humour Sleepy golden retriever seen testing Tesla Model X Plaid Dog Mode

Sleepy golden retriever seen testing Tesla Model X Plaid Dog Mode

The dog was napping in the driver's seat, awaiting his or her owner's return.
By Andrei Nedelea 02 September 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid launch challenge: Nothing quite like 1.4G

Tesla Model S Plaid launch challenge: Nothing quite like 1.4G

Launching the Plaid is like being on an epic roller coaster ride.
By Steven Loveday 01 September 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid welcomes challenge from 1,200-bhp Shelby GT500

Tesla Model S Plaid welcomes challenge from 1,200-bhp Shelby GT500

Will the souped-up Shelby GT500's horsepower and weight advantage be enough to defeat the Tesla Model S Plaid?
By Dan Mihalascu 31 August 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Plaid helps Shmee break personal 1/4 mile record, amazes him

Tesla Plaid helps Shmee break personal 1/4 mile record, amazes him

UK car vlogger is genuinely impressed with the performance and all-round capability of the Tesla Model S Plaid.
By Dan Mihalascu 27 August 2021
Races and Chases Depleted Tesla Model S Plaid will still surprise supercars

Depleted Tesla Model S Plaid will still surprise supercars

DragTimes checks acceleration at 20% state of charge.
By Mark Kane 26 August 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs trio of tuned Germans: Audi, BMW, Porsche

Tesla Model S Plaid vs trio of tuned Germans: Audi, BMW, Porsche

Which legendary sports car is capable of beating the Plaid, so long as it is tuned?
By Steven Loveday 25 August 2021
10:00 Races and Chases Dodge Demon vs Tesla Model S Plaid drag race has a clear winner

Dodge Demon vs Tesla Model S Plaid drag race has a clear winner

One more reason why Dodge needs to go electric.
By Anthony Karr 24 August 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs Plaid vs Cuda, Nitto tyres, five new races

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Plaid vs Cuda, Nitto tyres, five new races

Has the Tesla Model S Plaid met its match this time?
By Steven Loveday 18 August 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S: Road course battle

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S: Road course battle

How do today's ultimate performance EVs handle curves and hard braking?
By Steven Loveday 13 August 2021
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