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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT vs. Tesla Model S Plaid: The challenge over 1,000 PS
We venture the first data comparison of the two all-electric power saloons
By
Brian Potter
14 March 2024
Spy photos
Weird: Ferrari is testing a Tesla Model S Plaid at its Maranello factory
If there's one thing we never thought we'd see being benchmarked at Ferrari, it's an American-made saloon.
By
Brian Potter
6 February 2024
Races and Chases
UK: A BMW M3 needs more than 1,000 bhp to keep up with a Tesla Model S Plaid
Even a built engine with four-figure horsepower isn’t enough to defeat the electric Tesla.
By
Brian Potter
30 January 2024
Races and Chases
The world's best factory drag car is no match for the Tesla Model S Plaid
Not even the mighty Dodge Challenger Demon 170 is quick enough to defeat Tesla's 1020-bhp electric saloon in a drag race.
By
Brian Potter
6 January 2024
Industry
The Tesla Model S has gone from game-changer to afterthought
Tesla is the Model 3 and Model Y company now. But don't forget about the Model S.
By
Brian Potter
3 January 2024
Recalls
Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to prevent Autopilot misuse
The fix could suspend drivers from using Autosteer if they don’t keep their hands on the wheel.
By
Brian Potter
14 December 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning
Gutted Tesla Model S Plaid gives life to 1,020 bhp sleeper MPV
Just don’t expect to ferry your kids to school in this junkyard Honda Odyssey-bodied EV with mismatched body panels.
By
Brian Potter
12 December 2023
Races and Chases
UK: Not even 1,000-bhp Porsche and BMW can beat this Tesla in drag race
The electric saloon is the heaviest and most powerful of the trio.
By
Brian Potter
14 November 2023
Buying Tips
Tesla Model S has highest 5-year depreciation among electric cars
Meanwhile, the Tesla Model 3 has the lowest 5-year depreciation for EVs.
By
Eric Loveday
12 November 2023
Supercars
See the Rimac Nevera beat the Tesla Model S Plaid at the charging game
The Croatian hypercar can charge at double the speed of the American saloon.
By
Brian Potter
8 November 2023
Rumours
The Tesla Model S might get sports seats but the internet doesn’t like them
Reddit commenters pointed out that the build quality seems sub-par.
By
Brian Potter
31 October 2023
Design
Tesla introduces new Stealth Grey paint colour for Model S and Model X
Will it attract customers and boost sales a bit?
By
Mark Kane
29 October 2023
12:52
Races and Chases
Going 190 mph in a Tesla Model S Plaid at the Nurburgring is terrifying
Both occupants look nervous when this Tesla starts going really fast.
By
Brian Potter
25 October 2023
Races and Chases
UK: See Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack take on Taycan Turbo S, Audi RS e-Tron GT
The Taycan is of the Sport Turismo variety and costs over £150,000.
By
Brian Potter
2 October 2023
02:28
Races and Chases
See Tesla Model S Plaid with stripped interior accelerate like mad on Autobahn
It cracks the 200-mph mark.
By
Brian Potter
14 September 2023
Industry
Tesla shows off all of its EVs on a family trip
Well... Roadsters (new and old) are missing.
By
Brian Potter
11 September 2023
16:53
Races and Chases
Modded Tesla Model S Plaid achieves 8.714 quarter-mile time
The Model S Plaid hit a speed of 158 miles per hour.
By
Andrew Lambrecht
10 September 2023
Safety
Tesla Model S Plaid amazes in moose test: Outperforms Porsche Taycan
Only the smaller Model 3 and Model Y were able to achieve a better result.
By
Brian Potter
15 August 2023
Races and Chases
Tesla Model S Plaid vs 1,000-bhp Dodge Challenger Hellcat is a close drag race
One is a four-door family sedan and the other is a modified two-door drag strip beast.
By
Brian Potter
7 August 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning
Wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid gutted in the name of weight saving, more speed
More and more all-electric cars are getting into the hands of skillful builders and the results are pretty cool.
By
Brian Potter
25 July 2023
08:03
Races and Chases
See Tesla Model S Plaid finally reach its 200 mph top speed on Autobahn
It doesn't take long to get there, either.
By
Brian Potter
6 July 2023
Races and Chases
Track Pack changes Nurburgring ace's opinion of Tesla Model S Plaid
Misha Charoudin says he owes Tesla an apology for bashing the stock Model S Plaid in a previous video.
By
Brian Potter
4 July 2023
Humour
Tesla Model S, Model X UK orders get a "reacher" to grab items from drive through windows
The new Tesla product is a comical tool offered with the LHD Model S and Model X in the UK.
By
Suvrat Kothari
2 July 2023
19:20
Races and Chases
UK drag race: TTS SuperBusa vs. Koenigsegg Agera RST vs. Tesla Model S Plaid
A 350-bhp supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa against a Koenigsegg and a Tesla Plaid demands your best popcorn and headphones.
By
Brian Potter
21 June 2023
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