Video Summary
Here's a direct summary of the key points and findings from the electric car review:- Tesla's quality is poor, including issues like door handles not functioning and the app not unlocking the car.
- Tesla requires texts to customer service instead of phone calls.
- It has 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque and insane numbers for a vehicle.
- There was a CAD $90,000 depreciation on the Tesla S Plaid within 3 years of purchasing it for $181,000 plus taxes.
- New Model S Plaid price was dropped by $56,000 USD.
- It was purchased over a 2018 Audi R8 Spider for family reasons.
- A car wash caused the front logo to fall off.
- The brakes are not adequate for the heavy weight of the car.
- An $11,000 front motor repair was needed, but covered by Tesla.
- Upgraded braided steel brake lines and high-performance fluid are installed to address this safety concern.
- It has excellent traction in the winter due to weight distribution from the battery pack.
- The internet radio is irritating because it does not continue the song from where it stopped.
- Film protection (PPF) and Tuxmat floor coverings are a good idea.
- Overall, it handles and has good range.
- Tesla's charging infrastructure is unmatched and over-the-air updates are effective.
- There is a Track mode and there are new customization options.
