Model S

Back in June, Tesla updated its website to bring changes to the new refresh Model S and Model X. Both Plaid versions of these vehicles saw red brake calipers removed, while a new revised design was unveiled for the 19-inch Tempest wheel for the Model S, with these aero covers now showing as greyed-out. According […]

In a recently published YouTube video, Tesla Raj sets out to determine just how quiet the in-cabin experience is inside a brand new Tesla Model S Plaid on the road, using readings on a decibel meter. The Model S Plaid was from owner @Manic_Marge, who kindly let Raj and Minimal Duck film videos of her new […]

On Saturday, Tesla began informing customers awaiting delivery of the refreshed Model S that there would be a delay in delivery, citing “recently updated” inspection standards as the cause. This was soon confirmed to be a nationwide hold on all Model S deliveries across the U.S., and affected both the Plaid and Long Range variants. The containment hold was […]

The new Tesla Model S refresh and its yoke steering wheel, in particular, have drawn mixed opinions, as the new design requires revamped muscle memory from those that have actually tried it. Will Tesla offer a regular round steering wheel option for the Tesla Model S refresh? In a response to MKBHD’s review of the […]

After starting deliveries of its new Model S Plaid last month, Tesla also started delivering Long Range versions of the refreshed sedan as well. While the Model S Plaid has all the spotlight with its incredible 9.23 second 1/4 time, it turns out the Long Range version of the sedan is no slouch either on […]

Tesla’s Model S Plaid recently was reviewed by Dan Neil, the veteran and award-winning automotive columnist for The Wall Street Journal. Neil’s review of the Model S Plaid was first published back on June 24, but was shared today by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter and also retweeted by the official Tesla account. Review of […]

Yet another Tesla Model S Plaid owner, DragTimes‘ Brooks Weisblat, takes to a drag strip in a recently published YouTube video to try and break the world record for fastest 1/4 mile in a ‘production car’, which was recently set by Jay Leno in his own Model S Plaid at 9.247 seconds. On what was only […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.12.4.7 software update, detected on a Model S Plaid in the United States, according to @TelsaFi. This update for the new Model S Plaid so far has been installed for five of these newest Tesla cars, according to @TeslaFi. Previously, these vehicles were running Tesla’s 2021.12.4.6 software. Software version […]

Tesla has increased the price of its Model S and Model X tonight, as Long Range versions have jumped $5,000 USD in the United States. The Model S Long Range is now listed at $84,990 USD (was $79,990 USD). The price increase for the Model X Long Range now starts at $94,990 USD (was $89,990 […]

Want to rent a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid? It’s now possible if you live in Texas, as one of these fine electric sedans has hit Turo, which is like Airbnb but for cars. According to owner Saad, based in Allen, Texas, his Tesla Model S Plaid is available to rent for $1,000 USD per […]

The Unplugged Performance team, along with its Tesla Model S Plaid driven by famed race car driver Randy Pobst have made history, as they have won the 2021 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, in the exhibition class, winning by 17 seconds. “6:57.2 for the win at @PPIHC @Tesla. Plaid Alien Technology has been weaponized by UP! Thanks to the […]

A recent tweet from the official Twitter account of Jay Leno’s Garage, the retired comedian and car enthusiast’s reality TV show, shared images of Leno as he showed off his new Tesla Model S Plaid, most likely for a future episode. Leno was shown both inside and outside of the Model S Plaid with Tesla design […]

In a recently published video on YouTube, Unplugged Performance, showcased its “purpose built” Tesla Model S Plaid drifting at the Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado. Unplugged Performance is the leading brand in bespoke, premium upgrades for Tesla vehicles. The folks at Unplugged Performance have modified a Model S Plaid, named it ‘Dark Helmet’ after the […]

Tesla has started to roll out its 2021.12.4.3 software update, as detected by the Nikola for Tesla app. The 2021.12.4.3 software update appears to be for the Model S Plaid, as a recent owner shared earlier this month their vehicle came with 2021.12.4.3 and version 10.2 software (not the highly-anticipated version 11). Nikola found a […]

Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team have reached Day 4 of their Pikes Peak Hill Climb experience with Tesla’s Model S Plaid. On Day 4, Pobst details how the team tested out Yokohama slicks on wet conditions to get a feel for the car, considering race day could result in unpredictable weather at times. […]