Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the Tesla Model S Plaid:- Model S Plaid is the quickest accelerating car in the world.
- It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds.
- It’s capable of a quarter-mile run in 9.23 seconds, trapping at 155 mph.
- The car is equipped with three motors producing over 1,000 horsepower.
- Range on 19-inch Tempest wheels is approximately 396 miles per charge; with 21-inch Arachnid wheels, the range drops to approximately 348 miles per charge.
- From the outside, the 2021 Model S Plaid looks very similar to previous Model S versions.
- With the Model S Plaid, the window surrounds and handles are black.
- The fenders stick out a bit more making the car a couple of inches wider.
- The review points out that It’s easy to forget how wide this car is.
- It feels more comfortable than the Model Y, in the steering, suspension, and seats.
- Autopresenting handles, are still a little glitchy, and don’t always pop-out.
- In certain cases, the streaming radio sometimes won’t work at startup.
- Model S Plaid does offer new heated seats.
- The yoke steering wheel is disliked due to difficulty in turns; the turn signals have been moved to buttons on the steering wheel itself which takes time to get used to.
- There is no shift stalk, but auto-shift helps the car determine drive or reverse.
- Steering feel is precise with no play.
- The Model S Plaid has a lot of trunk space and frunk.
- It is a great daily driver, a great sports car, and the best Tesla out there.
- The price is high, starting at about $130,000, and reaches $160,000 with all the extras.
