Tesla Model S Plaid
There are many reasons to criticize Tesla and Elon, but when it comes to the bottom line, no matter the price you simply can't buy another electric car with the same range and the same charging network. And when you consider that Model 3/Y are genuinely affordable, and Model S plaid offers unmatched level of performance, everything else becomes kind of mundane.
I think over the next decade or so, other manufacturers are going to catch up with Tesla in the drivetrain department, while Tesla should catch up to others when it comes to build quality and interiors. Also, as Tesla becomes more popular and mainstream, it's owner base is going to become less cultist and more average people.
I think over the next decade or so, other manufacturers are going to catch up with Tesla in the drivetrain department, while Tesla should catch up to others when it comes to build quality and interiors. Also, as Tesla becomes more popular and mainstream, it's owner base is going to become less cultist and more average people.
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There are many reasons to criticize Tesla and Elon, but when it comes to the bottom line, no matter the price you simply can't buy another electric car with the same range and the same charging network. And when you consider that Model 3/Y are genuinely affordable, and Model S plaid offers unmatched level of performance, everything else becomes kind of mundane.
I think over the next decade or so, other manufacturers are going to catch up with Tesla in the drivetrain department, while Tesla should catch up to others when it comes to build quality and interiors. Also, as Tesla becomes more popular and mainstream, it's owner base is going to become less cultist and more average people.
I think over the next decade or so, other manufacturers are going to catch up with Tesla in the drivetrain department, while Tesla should catch up to others when it comes to build quality and interiors. Also, as Tesla becomes more popular and mainstream, it's owner base is going to become less cultist and more average people.
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Tesla lit the fire for the EV market, but to say it's the 'entire reason' the eqs exists is a bit much. Mercedes isn't blind to the dozens of chinese ev makers either, or what lucid is doing... i'd say the Air is a MUCH bigger threat to an s-class than a model s.
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When the refreshed version is available at the showrooms, take it for a test drive. From what I've read on the Tesla forums from owners coming from the previous gen, it's a lot better now in the areas you pointed out. It may still not meet your expectations, but I think it's still worth checking out.
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There are many reasons to criticize Tesla and Elon, but when it comes to the bottom line, no matter the price you simply can't buy another electric car with the same range and the same charging network. And when you consider that Model 3/Y are genuinely affordable, and Model S plaid offers unmatched level of performance, everything else becomes kind of mundane.
I think over the next decade or so, other manufacturers are going to catch up with Tesla in the drivetrain department, while Tesla should catch up to others when it comes to build quality and interiors. Also, as Tesla becomes more popular and mainstream, it's owner base is going to become less cultist and more average people.
I think over the next decade or so, other manufacturers are going to catch up with Tesla in the drivetrain department, while Tesla should catch up to others when it comes to build quality and interiors. Also, as Tesla becomes more popular and mainstream, it's owner base is going to become less cultist and more average people.
If Tesla didnt exist, there would be no Mercedes EQS. I am 100% confident in that statement.
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I dont see any brand influence in any Tesla design...what are examples of brand influence by Audi, BMW and Mercedes in a Tesla? Teslas have used MB switchgear but thats a part sharing arrangement not a design influence.
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I would take the "TikTok" video with a grain of salt. Theres a financial incentive for a video to go viral and that may very well be staged. Clearly though Tesla doesnt have great quality control.
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Seems the EVs no longer have a weakness up top with the newer motors.
https://insideevs.com/news/516406/te...RSS-make-tesla
With that said, the Tesla Model S Plaid is reportedly the quickest car ever produced. It can rocket from zero to 60 mph in just 1.99 seconds, as long as all the right conditions are met, and rollout is included. Even under ordinary circumstances, and without rollout, the Plaid is insanely quick.
As far as the quarter-mile is concerned, Tesla says the high-performance Model S can pull off the sprint in a commanding 9.23 seconds.
We don't typically talk about 60-120 mph times. However, if you're entering the freeway and really pushing it, this is another metric you can experience on public roads, at least to some degree. However, you'll have to back off the go pedal once you hit the speed limit, unless, of course, you're willing to break the law.
As you can see from the video above, the Model S Plaid's acceleration from 60 to 130 mph appears to be mindblowing. CarForce247 tweeted that the car can do 60-120 mph in less than 4 seconds. For comparison, the $375,000 McLaren 765LT supercar pulls off a 60-120 mph run in 4.1 seconds.
To take things a step further, CarForce247 posted Dragy measurements for the Model S Plaid suggesting that the car achieved a ridiculous 3.84-second 60-120 mph time.
The Model S Plaid is a four-door five-seat large sedan that carries a starting price of just $129,990. Most other vehicles that can even come close to such times are purpose-built limited-production million-dollar supercars, though there are some exceptions. However, none have proven they can beat the Plaid's specs.
https://insideevs.com/news/516406/te...RSS-make-tesla
Tesla Model S Plaid's 3.84-Second 60-120 MPH Acceleration Is Nuts
We've heard about the Plaid's 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times, but this spec is crazy impressive.
When people talk about a car's acceleration, they often refer to zero-to-60-mph times. This makes sense since it's basically just about all you can experience on public roads, at least without breaking the law. When it comes to actual racing, the quarter-mile run is the gold standard.With that said, the Tesla Model S Plaid is reportedly the quickest car ever produced. It can rocket from zero to 60 mph in just 1.99 seconds, as long as all the right conditions are met, and rollout is included. Even under ordinary circumstances, and without rollout, the Plaid is insanely quick.
As far as the quarter-mile is concerned, Tesla says the high-performance Model S can pull off the sprint in a commanding 9.23 seconds.
We don't typically talk about 60-120 mph times. However, if you're entering the freeway and really pushing it, this is another metric you can experience on public roads, at least to some degree. However, you'll have to back off the go pedal once you hit the speed limit, unless, of course, you're willing to break the law.
As you can see from the video above, the Model S Plaid's acceleration from 60 to 130 mph appears to be mindblowing. CarForce247 tweeted that the car can do 60-120 mph in less than 4 seconds. For comparison, the $375,000 McLaren 765LT supercar pulls off a 60-120 mph run in 4.1 seconds.
To take things a step further, CarForce247 posted Dragy measurements for the Model S Plaid suggesting that the car achieved a ridiculous 3.84-second 60-120 mph time.
The Model S Plaid is a four-door five-seat large sedan that carries a starting price of just $129,990. Most other vehicles that can even come close to such times are purpose-built limited-production million-dollar supercars, though there are some exceptions. However, none have proven they can beat the Plaid's specs.
