The Tesla Model S has been a showstopper since
it went on sale in 2012. As a market leader in the electric vehicle industry, Tesla has
consistently proven why they deserve that spot. The constant upgrades and work to find
the best ways to eliminate waste and promote sustainable environment ethics are paying
off. The Model S has proven to be the most popular electric vehicle in the world.
Today, we shall discuss the new Tesla Model S Plaid, which was just recently ready for
delivery on June 10th, 2021. We will be looking at the features of the Model S Plaid and what
makes it the most famous sequel to a car in the electric vehicle industry. We will also
provide the most significant specs presented for the car at the June 10th launch event.
Before we go deeper, make sure to hit the subscribe button and turn on the notification
bell so you never miss any of our future videos. The Model S Plaid was first presented as part
of Tesla’s Battery day presentation in September 2020. The performance of the Model S has been
as impressive and likely even better than the competition in the electric vehicle market.
The Porsche Taycan, a super-fast, luxurious four-seater sports car, has been the most
significant competitor. Many reviews called it a better drive than the Tesla Model S.
Both cars have, however, stood their ground and proven to be equals in the world of EVs.
The Tesla Model S has undergone monstrous upgrades in its 2021 Plaid sequel version.
As we mentioned, the Model S Plaid was showed off as part of Tesla's Battery day presentation
in September 2020, in which it was left clear that the electric vehicle is a step up from
the last updated Tesla Ludicrous trim level, bringing the car from 0-60mph in 1.99 seconds
while reaching a considerable top speed of 200mph. The Plaid was confirmed to have a
range of 390 miles. Some of the specs of the Model S Plaid plus would have included having
an impressive 1,100 horsepower and three motors, but as it was confirmed in the Sunday the
10th event, the Model S Plaid Plus version has been canceled due to Tesla’s CEO considering
it as “unnecessary”, stating that the Model S Plaid’s standard version is such
a capable vehicle by itself that a premium version wouldn’t be worth producing, so
we’ll have to see if this new show-stealer lives up to the expectations. Now, one of
the main thrills of driving electric cars is how fast they can go, which is probably
the spec that most car enthusiasts care about the most when it comes to new vehicles. The
other features like its interior are fine, but that doesn’t mean much if you don't
have a speed-increasing upgrade. Your friends getting invited to sit in your new Tesla is
so that you can get their blood rushing when you hit more than 100mph in a few seconds,
so 60mph in less than two seconds is beyond welcome. But the impressive speed and acceleration
that the S Plaid can reach are merely preparing us for what’s about to come because when
Tesla’s 4680 batteries become a reality, we will be in for much faster cars than we
have ever seen before. The Plaid debuted in September 2019 at the Laguna Seca raceway,
where it ran the whole course in 1 minute and 36 seconds. The car is so fast that it
sounds like an airplane about to take flight, and it is officially considered a hypercar.
The interior and exterior upgrades for the car are beyond any other in the company's
history. There is a standard glass roof, a broader body creating an intimidating look,
and two new air vents. The company says the new Model S Plaid is the most aerodynamic
production car for sale today. There are many upgrades inside the new Plaid. The car’s
portrait touchscreen is replaced with a large 17-inch unit similar to that in Model 3 and
Model Y. The touchscreen can be tilted towards the driver or passenger at will while on the
go. The passengers in the rear will also get one separate 8-inch screen system that displays
various entertainment options. This backseat screen will make passengers able to control
air conditioning and play games of their choice controlled separately from the front screen.
It's worth mentioning that the car now offers Cyberpunk video games. There are also charging
portals in the backseat passenger armrest and inside door handles. The sound system
is a 22inch-speaker audio system with active noise cancellation. The front seat area is
downright Spartan compared to other electric vehicles in its class.
The most talked-about element in the interior is the steering wheel. The square wheel looks
more belonging in an airplane than in a car. The steering wheel also does away with stalks
for lights and wipers in exchange for touch control buttons. Those buttons are meant to
keep the driver's hands on the wheel. There is no law preventing cars from having rectangular
steering wheels, so it might be cool to see it on the go. All Knight Rider fans will be
excited to know that their childhood movie dreams have come true with the half a steering
wheel fantasy. However, the company has said that this steering wheel shouldn't be a main
focus regarding the car because it should drive itself. The car also accesses its surroundings
and decides which way to turn for you, so you don't need to worry about the buttons.
So for gear drive, the car guesses drive locations based on the obstacles it sees, context, and
a navigation map. The override is, however, on the touch screen.
The prices available on Tesla's website now show the S Plaid purchase price starting at
$119 990. The Plaid plus was listed to be available in mid-2022, but after Sunday’s
news we’ll have to settle with the standard Plaid, unless Tesla has a change of heart
regarding this matter in the near future, maybe due to massive fan demands for it to
come out, we’ll have to see how things go in the following weeks. These prices are $10,000
more than what Tesla originally planned to charge.
Critics have stated that a lack of gear drive will be disastrous on busy roads. If you want
to turn around but your car says no, there could only be a few things that could happen.
There has been conversation around whether it is legal to have a rectangular yoke or
steering wheel. The question of legality is only raised for safety reasons. People rest
their arms on top of their steering wheel and turn with the top of their steering wheel.
This change may be confusing on the road. There have also been talks about noise cancellation
being dangerous. Usually, cars have had more secure fittings and less possible space to
let outdoor noise inside, but Tesla using software for this purpose has had people talking.
The questions have been asked about when you mistakenly knock someone down, when ambulances
and fire department trucks are passing by, and when the police use their siren to get
your attention from behind while using active noise cancellation. This car is not the first
to have the noise cancellation feature. Ford and Honda have already used them with little
controversy. So I guess with Tesla; everything raises an eyebrow.
Elon Musk tweeted at the end of May that deliveries would be delayed until June the 10th because
the car needed one more week of tweaking, which is indeed what happened. So we know
that until the last days before the release, Tesla was adjusting things on the car for
it to come out as the best possible final product. This car feels like a spaceship,
Musk continued. Musk is also the owner of SpaceX. Words cannot describe the limbic resonance;
he finished the tweet. The company was going to hold a delivery event on June the 3rd at
its factory in Fremont, California, but as we know the event had to be moved to the 10th.
The company may have its hands full between the Cybertruck, the Semi-truck, and the Model
3 and Model Y electric vehicles. The Roadster is still in the works, and fans are patiently
waiting for that one as well. The fan base of Tesla is constantly growing.
An average of half a million pre-orders on every new model shows that the company has
the public's goodwill. The fans keep saying that Tesla refuses to cut corners, and that
makes them trustworthy. Of course, there are concerns that Tesla has never delivered on
the initial dates announced, but that is not holding the fans back. And the Model S Plaid
is no exception. The people love Tesla, and they usually keep them as their number one
in their favorite car manufacturers list, for obvious reasons. So we are sure that after
June 10th’s event and all the amazing specs presented for the new Model S Plaid in it,
North American fans will start driving their new Model S Plaid with few to no concerns.
Please tell us what you are the most excited about this new model. You can also talk to
us about alternatives that you consider equally as powerful as the S Plaid or maybe even better.
We would like to hear all your thoughts in the comment section. And be sure to give this
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