Video Summary
- The Tesla Model S Plaid has one electric motor on the front axle, two on the rear, combined with 1,020 hp and 1,420 Nm of torque, and weighs in at 2.2 tons; it starts from £116,000.- The Tesla Model X Plaid has the same propulsion system, weighs 2.5 tons, and costs £127,000.
- The Tesla Model 3 Performance has 530 hp and 660 Nm of torque, weighs 1.9 tons, and costs £58,000.
- The Tesla Model Y Performance has the same propulsion system as the Model 3 Performance, but weighs 2.0 tons and costs £60,000.
- In a standing quarter mile, the Model S Plaid completed the run in 9.8 seconds, the Model X in 10.1 seconds, the Model 3 in 11.9 seconds, and the Model Y in 12.4 seconds.
- In a rolling race from 50 mph, the same outcome occurred, but the more streamlined S was able to easily pull away.
- The reviewers also conducted a brake test from 100 mph, during which the cars all performed about the same; due to the mass of the vehicle, the reviewer suggests a carbon brake upgrade is needed.
