Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review of the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid:- The test vehicle has optional 21-inch Arachnid wheels.
- EPA range rating is 348 miles (combined) and 341 miles (highway).
- The EPA Highway range rating was similar to the combined range.
- Test was conducted on the New Jersey Turnpike at a consistent speed of 70mph.
- The car was set in chill mode.
- The tires are set to manufacturer’s specification.
- Speed was checked with GPS.
- After highway range testing of 300 miles was achieved, the vehicle has zero battery life.
- Miles are reached at 75%, 50%, and 25% state of charge are 75, 70, and 78, with 77 miles left to drive when the last 25% was reached until a dead battery.
- Average energy consumption is 3.3miles per kilowatt-hour or 303 Wh/mi.
- Although the car underperformed compared to the EPA highway range rating, it still got decent mileage considering that is the lowest range-rated model.
- The tester, who is still getting used to the yoke, said to them it is equal to a normal steering wheel.
