On Wednesday, we reported how Tesla’s Model S Plaid set a new electric vehicle lap record at the Virginia International Raceway Grand Course, as part of Car and Driver’s annual ‘Lightning Lap’ time trials. Now, Carmine’s Import Service has shared with Tesla North its video of the record Model S Plaid run, driven by Johan Schwartz. […]
Update: Click here to watch the full video of this EV record lap in the Model S Plaid. Carmine’s Import Service was at the Virginia International Raceway Grand Course on Tuesday with its Tesla Model S Plaid, which set a new electric vehicle lap record, while on stock tires. According to Carmine’s Import Service, they […]
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) […]
Yesterday we saw the first Tesla Model S Plaid with new headlights and taillights delivered to Jacob B., and now he has shared a video hands-on with his new sedan, showcasing the new features of the car, on his YouTube channel ‘JacobIsAMac’ (via @SawyerMerritt). You can see in the video below Jacob shows us how the […]
Earlier today, we saw a refreshed Tesla Model S Plaid with upgraded front and rear lights, charge port and badging, and now we have confirmation it has been delivered. According to Jacob B., he shared the news on Facebook he’s one of the first in the United States to take delivery of this refreshed Model […]
Image credit: The Kilowatts The Kilowatts have shared a quick first look at a Tesla Model S Plaid with new matrix LED headlights (as seen by the bulb in the corner), new rear tail lights, new charge port door, a revised rear trunk bar and also the original launch day Plaid badging. The Model S […]
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 […]
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 […]
DragTimes has shared a video of Tesla’s Model S Plaid against the Lucid Air Dream Edition in a series of drag races at the Hennessey drag strip in Sealy, Texas. The YouTube channel shared some 1/4 mile times of the Lucid Air Dream Edition last week and now we have footage of the electric sedan […]
After starting its teardown of Tesla’s Model S Plaid yesterday, automotive engineer Sandy Munro revealed what’s under the front hood. On Friday, Munro shared more images of their teardown, revealing pictures of the undercarriage of the Model S Plaid. Undercarriage of the Plaid. #MunroLive #SandyMunro #TeardownTitan #Tesla #ModelS #Plaid pic.twitter.com/d54rWGdXXF — Munro Live (@live_munro) January […]
YouTube channel Vehicle Virgins shared their Tesla Model X Plaid review today and the channel was blown away at the performance of the electric automaker’s newest SUV (via @BLKMDL3). What impressed Vehicle Virgins the most was the acceleration and 0-60 mph times of the Model X Plaid with six seats. Tesla’s website states the Model […]
Canadian YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, run by Lewis Hilsenteger (remember when he bent iPhones in half?), recently published his review of his first Tesla ever—a new Model S Plaid. Unbox Therapy is not new to electric vehicles, as one year ago he showed off his Porsche Taycan EV. But this is his first Tesla experience […]
The starting price of Tesla’s Model X Plaid has increased, now up $6,500 USD to now start at $131,990 USD, up from $126,490 USD (via @BLKMDL3). This is because the Model X Plaid now only comes in a 6-seat layout. The $6,500 USD price hike is the cost of the previous upgrade to a 6-seat […]
Tesla has officially announced on its blog the introduction of Plaid Track Mode, now rolling out for its Model S sedans in North America. Plaid Track Mode made its debut with software update 2021.44.30 for Model S owners this week. Tesla’s Track Mode first debuted back in 2018 for the Model 3 Performance, but now […]
After releasing its 2021.44.30 software update for the Model S Plaid, bringing Track Mode, Tesla has also increased the top speed of the electric sedan as well. A new video from Carmine’s Import Service shows the Model S Plaid hitting 175 mph (283 km/h), then braking (via @JbTeslaman). Previously, the Model S Plaid’s top speed […]
