Tesla Model S Plaid TESTED | Car and Driver Road Test | 0-60, 1/4 Mile, Top Speed, Range, & Charging

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Here's a summary of the YouTube video review:
- The Tesla Model S Plaid is currently the quickest accelerating four-door available from a manufacturer.
- The Base price is $131,440, with the as-tested price of the reviewed version at $137,440.
- The Car offers just over 1000 horsepower, providing a lot of power.
- Depending on the wheel options, the car has an advertised range between 350 and 400 miles.
- The closest EV competitors are the higher-performing versions of the Porsche Taycan and the Lucid Air.
- The Model S Plaid achieved 0-60 in 2.1 seconds with rollout.
- The quarter mile was recorded in 9.4 seconds at 151 miles per hour, which ties the Bugatti Chiron.
- The Tesla accelerates from 30-50 mph in 0.9 seconds and 50-70 mph in 1.0 second.
- It is twice as quick as the Bugatti Chiron in those speed ranges.
- The car can repeat its acceleration runs consistently because Tesla updated the cooling system.
- The top speed is 162 mph. The promised 200-mph software update is not yet available.
- At 70-0mph, the car stopped 150 feet.
- The steering is light at high speeds and the vehicle can wander on the road.
- The braking system gets very hot under stress, indicated by a warning light.
- The interior design lacks compared to other cars. The screen is industry-leading.
- Tesla's supercharger network is consistent. The plaid charged from 10%-90% in 38 minutes averaging 125 kW.
- The car's achievements have often been overshadowed by broken promises.
- The Model S Plaid is revolutionary.

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