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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
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid to make 'Jay Leno's Garage' TV debut Nov. 10

Tesla Model S Plaid to make 'Jay Leno's Garage' TV debut Nov. 10

The episode will detail Jay Leno's successful attempt to set a production car 1/4-mile record.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
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
08:01 Races and Chases UK: Latest Mercedes S-Class races Tesla Model S P100D

UK: Latest Mercedes S-Class races Tesla Model S P100D

There's a very clear winner.
By Brian Potter 06 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 Tesla Model S Plaid drag race vs Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZX-14R

Tesla Model S Plaid drag race vs Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZX-14R

Does the quickest Tesla have what it takes to beat a motorcycle drag racer and tuner with some of his quickest bikes?
By Steven Loveday 20 September 2021
Safety Tesla steering yoke evaluation raises safety concerns - report

Tesla steering yoke evaluation raises safety concerns - report

It does offer one benefit.
By Anthony Alaniz 18 September 2021
Spy photos This new Tesla Model S has a tilting screen - soon in production?

This new Tesla Model S has a tilting screen - soon in production?

Even though Tesla recently overhauled the Model S, there are still some new features that have yet to be implemented.
By Andrei Nedelea 14 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
Autonomous Cars Human driving will be outlawed by 2050 according to IDTechEx

Human driving will be outlawed by 2050 according to IDTechEx

The research firm believes autonomous vehicles will match or exceed human safety by 2024 and fulfill all mobility needs by the 2040s.
By Ben O'Hare 06 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
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Model S Plaid crashes into guardrail at the Nürburing

Tesla Model S Plaid crashes into guardrail at the Nürburing

The only prototype Tesla was testing at the 'Ring had an accident in the Klostertal sector; the driver is okay.
By Dan Mihalascu 28 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
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