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22:21 Buying Tips Tesla Model S Plaid: Owner confesses love and hate after 30k miles

Tesla Model S Plaid: Owner confesses love and hate after 30k miles

This EV and tech reviewer has owned his Model S Plaid for a year and a half, so he has plenty to share about his experience.
By Brian Potter 02 January 2023
Races and Chases Latest Tesla Model S Plaid gets reviewed on Germany’s Autobahn

Latest Tesla Model S Plaid gets reviewed on Germany’s Autobahn

The acceleration is impressive, but the reviewer is more appreciative of something else.
By Brian Potter 12 December 2022
Records Tesla Model S Plaid sets new lap record at Willow Springs raceway

Tesla Model S Plaid sets new lap record at Willow Springs raceway

Remarkably, the Plaid beat the previous best time by almost 3 seconds.
By Brian Potter 12 December 2022
Industry Tesla Model S Plaid arrives in Europe, higher top speed, tow hitch

Tesla Model S Plaid arrives in Europe, higher top speed, tow hitch

Via images of the flagship Tesla saloon's Certificate of Conformity, it will have a tow hitch as standard and a 300 km/h top speed.
By Brian Potter 16 November 2022
13:18 Races and Chases Bugatti Divo drag racing supercars including Tesla Model S Plaid

Bugatti Divo drag racing supercars including Tesla Model S Plaid

A multi-million dollar hypercar at a drag strip is always a sight to see.
By Brian Potter 28 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production Tesla to start refreshed Model S, Model X, Plaid deliveries in Europe, China

Tesla to start refreshed Model S, Model X, Plaid deliveries in Europe, China

Tesla will reportedly restart Model S and X deliveries in China and Europe next month.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Watch Tesla Model S Plaid hit record-setting 216 mph

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid hit record-setting 216 mph

The Plaid was modified by Canadian tuners Ingenext.
By Ben O'Hare 02 July 2022
06:26 Crashes / Wrecks How not to track your Tesla: Watch this Plaid 170 mph brake failure and crash

How not to track your Tesla: Watch this Plaid 170 mph brake failure and crash

You know when you drive a car flat out on track that you take risks, which is why you take safety precautions and check everything.
By Brian Potter 29 June 2022
30:38 News Tesla Model S Plaid: Detailed paint quality analysis

Tesla Model S Plaid: Detailed paint quality analysis

Tesla has been criticised for subpar paint jobs. Does the Model S Plaid show improvement?
By Brian Potter 27 June 2022
08:58 Races and Chases Watch Ferrari SF90 Stradale drag race Tesla Model X Plaid

Watch Ferrari SF90 Stradale drag race Tesla Model X Plaid

We've seen this particular SF90 lose by the slightest of margins to the Model S Plaid; can it exact revenge on the Model X Plaid?
By Brian Potter 18 June 2022
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly sets new 1/4-mile record: Musk responds

Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly sets new 1/4-mile record: Musk responds

This time, reports claim the high-performance Plaid pulled it off in just 8.8 seconds with a few mods.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
08:13 Races and Chases Porsche 911 Turbo S races Tesla Model X Plaid packed with six people

Porsche 911 Turbo S races Tesla Model X Plaid packed with six people

Weight is a scourge to racing.
By Brian Potter 07 June 2022
29:47 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid races Ferrari F8 Tributo, twin-turbo Audi R8

Tesla Model S Plaid races Ferrari F8 Tributo, twin-turbo Audi R8

Neither of these two exceptionally powerful supercars were a match for the Model S Plaid.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
09:41 Crashes / Wrecks Watch police officer crash into Tesla Model S Plaid

Watch police officer crash into Tesla Model S Plaid

The Model S Plaid's free built-in dashcam and Sentry Mode feature prove the Tesla driver's innocence.
By Brian Potter 24 May 2022
08:06 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs modified Dodge Demon is a shockingly close drag race

Tesla Model S Plaid vs modified Dodge Demon is a shockingly close drag race

The Tesla Model S Plaid is the quickest production car on sale today with a claimed 0 to 60 mph time of 1.99 seconds.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Industry General Motors is benchmarking Tesla Model S Plaid

General Motors is benchmarking Tesla Model S Plaid

GM has plenty of fully electric models in the pipeline. A Tesla Model S Plaid rival is a no-brainer.
By Brian Potter 30 March 2022
11:14 Aftermarket / Tuning Armored Tesla Model S Plaid is still insanely quick

Armored Tesla Model S Plaid is still insanely quick

Concerned 1020 bhp alone won't be enough to get you out of a sticky situation? Look no further.
By Brian Potter 21 March 2022
09:58 Races and Chases Watch Tesla Model X Plaid take on Lambo Huracan EVO - drag race

Watch Tesla Model X Plaid take on Lambo Huracan EVO - drag race

A fully electric family hauler versus the quickest Lambo currently in production. Which will prevail?
By Brian Potter 09 March 2022
12:31 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs custom drag quad is a truly wacky race

Tesla Model S Plaid vs custom drag quad is a truly wacky race

It may look funny, but this contraption is insanely quick; should the Model S Plaid driver be afraid?
By Brian Potter 25 February 2022
13:19 Races and Chases 780 bhp Lamborghini Aventador is no match for a Tesla Plaid

780 bhp Lamborghini Aventador is no match for a Tesla Plaid

These two are quite evenly matched, but the smart money is still on the Plaid.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2022
11:53 Races and Chases Watch Tesla Model X Plaid run the quarter-mile in 9.75 seconds

Watch Tesla Model X Plaid run the quarter-mile in 9.75 seconds

The world's quickest and most powerful production SUV was also clocked doing 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2022
08:01 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid drag races Model X Plaid: Battle of the titans

Tesla Model S Plaid drag races Model X Plaid: Battle of the titans

These high-performance EVs share the same 1,020-bhp tri-motor powertrain, but there are significant differences between them.
By Brian Potter 16 February 2022
00:33 Races and Chases Tesla Model X Plaid quarter-mile test is insane, beats supercars

Tesla Model X Plaid quarter-mile test is insane, beats supercars

Tesla's large, six-seat family hauler is reportedly quicker in the quarter-mile than the Ford GT.
By Brian Potter 15 February 2022
03:39 Crashes / Wrecks Watch Tesla Model S Plaid crash with truck on track at 115 mph

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid crash with truck on track at 115 mph

Thankfully, everyone walked away.
By Steven Loveday 13 February 2022
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