Video Summary
Here's the summary of the electric car YouTube video review:-The Tesla Model S Plaid starts at $100,000, but this specific configuration costs around $105,000, or $110,000 after taxes in Colorado.
-The car includes a brand new front bumper with a front splitter, new sides, carbon fiber around the Tesla logo, and a front bumper camera. The front bumper camera is now on the Cybertruck, Model Y, Model S, and Model X.
-The headlights are similar to the 2023 Model S. The adaptive headlights are the same but now enabled.
-Wheels are limited to 149 miles per hour on the Plaid. 21-inch wheels allow 163 mph and require a $20,000 upgrade to reach 200 mph.
-The back has a slightly different rear bumper with aggressive aero slits and a redesigned rear diffuser.
-The car features a white interior and sport bucket seats, which are more comfortable than the reviewer’s Model 3’s sport bucket seats. Features include black Alcantara, a Plaid badge, and a black headliner.
-The driver's display is largely unchanged, but the animation looks cleaner and more updated. A 3D model of the car is displayed on the screen.
-While the main screen is large, animations are constrained to a small portion. Model 3 and Model Y have full-screen displays to move things around, which makes it superior.
-There are customizable accent lights.
-The reviewer finds the car very quiet and comfortable on the road but is underwhelmed by the changes compared to previous models. It drives and handles well, with acceleration and overall comfort. However, performance is not much different from regular models.
-The overall conclusion is that, while still a great car, the Model S isn't worth buying new if you already have a Model S Plaid or newer Model 3/Y. It's a high-margin vehicle from Tesla with limited emphasis by the company. The reviewer hopes for future upgrades, including Cybertruck tech like a 48V system and steer-by-wire.
