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First Look in Action: Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh Charge Port [VIDEO]

After sharing a video showcasing the new headlights and taillights on his new 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (the refresh of a refresh?!), @JacobIsAMac has now detailed the new charge port door on his electric sedan. New charge port on refresh Model S Plaid! @klwtts @SawyerMerritt @Teslarati @elonmusk @teslainventory pic.twitter.com/AotrUH5UZr — " Jacob " (@JacobIsAMac) […]

Tesla Model S with New Rear Taillights Spotted at Night [PIC]

Tesla recently paused its U.S. factory lines to accommodate for new headlight and taillight upgrades for its Model S sedan.  Headlights will now get new matrix LEDs, as previously spotted at a Tesla event in Taiwan. The taillights will sport a revised ‘flatter’ red LED pattern, that no longer goes around the perimeter of the […]

New Tesla Model S/X Plaid Builds to Get Launch Day Badging Again

When Tesla delivered its first Model S refresh Plaid vehicles, these sedans came with special launch day badges on the back, depicting the ‘Plaid’ launch graphics. This badging was only available to the first batch of 25 Model S Plaid deliveries, and cars beyond this event received decals that read “Plaid”. But now, it appears […]

Tesla Model S Website Gets New Videos and Animations

Tesla has updated its Model S product page to include a handful of new photos, videos and animations, as spotted by @Sawyer Merritt on Thursday. The videos show environment controls for the front and back infotainment screens, as well as a sweeping shot of the steering yoke. In addition, the video series boasts the cinematic […]

Tesla Website Teases Model S Plaid with Revised Tail Lights

Tesla appears to be showing off its Model S Plaid with revised tail lights, officially on its website. A blurry image on this page that offers Model S Plaid test drives, shows an image of the vehicle with revised tail lights that are slimmer compared to the current build. Here’s what the current Model S […]

Tesla Model S Plaid 1/4 Mile Record of 8.94 Seconds Doubted [Update]

Update Feb. 8, 2022: According to George Doddworth, the husband of Christine Doddworth below, he is casting heavy doubts on this unofficial speed run. Chalk this up as something that didn’t happen as explained by situation_coyote, whose Instagram has since been deleted. === One Tesla Model S Plaid owner unofficially set a new record for […]

Tesla to Bring Regular Airbag Horn to Yoke Steering Wheel

During the transition to yoke steering wheels in its Model S and X units last year, Tesla has been faced with a number of complaints about the new, small capacitative touch button for the horn – and it seems the automaker has heard the complaints of consumers this time. Tesla looks to be adding a […]