Tesla Model S Plaid with ‘practically alien’ tech unleashed: 1000 hp, lowest drag coefficient, and PS5-level gaming

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Tesla Model S Plaid with 'practically alien' tech unleashed: 1000 hp, lowest drag coefficient, and PS5-level gaming

The Tesla Model S Plaid formally made its debut at the company’s delivery event at the Fremont Factory today. The expectations for the Model S Plaid were high in the days leading up to its first deliveries, particularly as Tesla retired the Model S Plaid+ and raised the Model S Plaid’s base...

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Tesla released a new version of the Model S called Plaid.
500+ miles per charge.
187 miles of charge is to be had in 15 minutes
200 MPH top speed.0 to 60 in 1.8 seconds, 1/4 mile in 9,12 sec. @ 145 MPH.
Fastest production car for now.


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Apparently the PLAID is continued but the PLAID PLUS is canceled?

Elon Musk says Tesla officially canceled the Model S Plaid Plus

Elon Musk says Tesla will not produce the Model S Plaid Plus

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Elon Musk says Tesla officially canceled the Model S Plaid Plus​

Lora Kolodny

Tesla Model S Plaid
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Tesla has canceled the most expensive variant of its flagship sedan, the Model S Plaid Plus, according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk on Sunday.

Previously, Tesla and Musk promised fans the tri-motor, Plaid Plus version of their new Model S would give drivers 1,100 horsepower, 520 miles of range on a fully charged battery, and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds.

On Sunday, Musk wrote on Twitter, where he has a follower count above 50 million:

“Plaid+ is canceled. No need, as Plaid is just so good.” He added, “0 to 60mph in under 2 secs. Quickest production car ever made of any kind. Has to be felt to be believed.”​

 

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The real news about the plus is it was to use the new proprietary Tesla lithium cells.
These cells apparently are not ready for prime time just yet. Just watch the haters in the media spin this into some thing it isn't...

Not that it really matters. The plaid Model S is the car at the top of all production EV's and is clearly the best car to beat in range and performance.
It also demonstrates that Tesla is very aware of charging times with the 15 min 187 mile charge for those who need it.
With the new production techniques and a supply chain established for battery production, two new soon to open plants in Germany and Texas this company is at the fore front of the EV market and will remain so for the foreseeable future.

 

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Jay Leno tries to break record in Tesla's new Model S Plaid on 'Jay Leno's Garage'​

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