Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video, focusing on key points about the Tesla Model S Plaid compared to the Long Range version:The Tesla Model S Plaid is the fastest production car on earth, emotionally worth the $36,000 premium over the Long Range Model S. The feeling of having the fastest production car is a cool bragging right and an awesome feeling.
The acceleration of the Plaid has a 0 to 60 time of 1.99 seconds compared to the Long Range’s 3.1 seconds. However, 3.1 seconds still feels fast.
The top speed of the Long Range is 155mph, more than enough for a daily driver. The Plaid has a top speed of 175 mph out of the box, but requires paid hardware upgrades to achieve a tested top speed of 200mph.
Quarter-mile time for the Plaid is 9.23 seconds, with a Model S Long Range estimate of mid 11 seconds.
The Plaid has 1,020 horsepower, achieved with a three-motor configuration, while the Long Range has two motors.
The Plaid has torque vectoring: a feature that delivers power to wheels that maintain a significant amount of traction, whereas the Long Range does not have this feature.
The range of the Long Range is 405 miles, compared to 348 miles for the Plaid. $500 worth of 19-inch wheels adds to the 405 mile range, whereas aftermarket wheels could cause a slight decrease.
The Plaid is about 1 to 2 inches wider than the Long Range.
The brakes and suspension on both cars are the same. The sport pedals and carbon fiber interior are unique to the Plaid.
There are two considerations: insurance and registration costs will be higher for the Plaid due to its higher price, and the weight time for a Plaid is lower.
Overall, even though the Plaid has the fastest speed, you won’t be able to tell much of a difference with that to the Model S long range. Therefore, if you're a rational person with financial responsibilities, you should purchase the Model S Long Range.
