Tesla Model S Plaid: Unleashing the Future of Electric Speed!

[@Recklessboyz-]

What would you say are the pros and cons for the arachnid wheels?

[@p3dtesla118]

The Plaid is Superb in and out !! Super practical slick design comfy super fast and hassle free come on men what else do you you want :) I'll take it any time any day over ANY CAR

[@scottsheehan3476]

I spent the money for Full body Gloss PPF and 5 year ceramic coating on my ultra red S. To me, it's worth it for enhanced gloss and peace of mind. I feel like an underrated feature of PPF is how minor scratches and swirls can heal in the sun. To most people it's probably not worth doing it all, but when you spend almost 100k, what's 7k for protection?

[@GruberCommunications]

We heard you visited Gruber Motor Company while in Phoenix. We are looking forward to your video.

[@Chris-pd2uv]

You re totally right, best best that one ( and so Great Location )

[@ChosenMJ]

Looking at either the MS LR or the new M3P which is rumored to get 680 hp.

[@davidluchenbill3671]

Don't forget the horn can be activated by simply grabbing your hand around the right wing of the yoke. Works great.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Lol

[@taylerstrand6428]

Shoutout Toms Thumb for the appearance in today’s video. 1:38

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Beautiful place!

[@clark-n-anitakalens7599]

Great review, great content... Thank you!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@johnchristopher7697]

Great video!!! Loving my MS Plaid!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

The best!

[@lincolnsmith8389]

The Model S long range 0-60 3.1 does include the rollout. I am guessing if the rollout was removed it would be around 2.9 and some change for 0-60. This would explain why the rollout was included for the Model S long range.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Tesla usually states 0-60 less the rollout, so I’m not sure

[@raffly4449]

I had a Mercury grand marquis with two little buttons for the horn. I couldn’t find the horn quick enough to prevent a lady from backing into me so I’m biased against not having the horn in the center of the wheel as a safety issue.

[@KineticEV]

This was a great video. One clarification on the horn. On Project Highland and most likely Project Juniper the horn is a traditional horn feature. If you want performance but don't want the price tag of the Model S then the Model 3 Performance would be your best best choice.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Indeed that appears to be the case for 3/Y refresh. I hope they come to their senses and fix it for the S/X

[@chrisnchips]

I enjoy my April 22' MS LR. Had a few issues that service has corrected with the yoke and front sway bar. I couldn't ask for a better car with the performance it has for the price. It's the best looking model Tesla makes imo. I'll probably get another MS if/when they update it again.

[@tafl-9198]

Agree it looks amazing 😍

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Looks pretty sweet

[@SplashBucketz]

Nice video breaking down the S

[@ianbladuell2694]

I recently traded my 2017 Model X for a 2022 Tesla model S long range and I am never ever ever looking back😮

[@alexandersmith3085]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Mr BTG! Thank for another great year of information and enjoyment :)

[@cyberlando]

I've had my model S plaid since 2022..........the cooled drive seat started to tear due to the holes in the seat from regular wear and tear. Interior quality is subpar!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

And it was replaced under warranty correct? Sometimes materials wear faster than meant to

[@Bikerbug2020]

BTG need you to come to Port Charlotte and help me wrap my Model X…

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

😂😂

[@teslatalk42069]

Great Video and amazing color!!!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jaredvegas]

I noticed the long range model didn’t feel as fast when using cheetah stance compared to just stomping the pedal. They didn’t do plaid test drives then but I think they do now. Noticing demo model plaids with some mileage on it

[@ChosenMJ]

The same situation exist on the Plaid as well. There are MANY documented cases where the difference in performance between “drag strip” mode and Plaid mode is .1-.2 difference going down the 1/4 mile.

[@rusticroads]

The Model S has always been a very aspirational car in my mind. For an aging design, they still evoke a sense of style that is appealing. Combine that with the maturity of the technology and the Tesla ecosystem (including the Supercharging network), and it's a very compelling choice. I see the Plaid as an unnecessary add-on that appeals more to those that want the prestige of the label than actual need, but to each his own. It's just too bad that the car is hampered by several poor choices in the user experience, which you point out. The lack of radar, USS, and decent stalks and horn activation are inexplicable and they are unforced errors on Tesla's part. If I had $75k to spend on a car, it would still be on the my shortlist, but those errors would weigh heavily into the decision.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s such a good car on the whole, it’s too bad about those few items listed

[@chargepozitive]

You have all the fun! 😅😂🎉

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

For realz!

[@borinvlogs]

You said this car is supercar fast. I'd say you are wrong and not many supercars even keep up with it. Plaid is more of a hypercar's level of performance for a pocket change money in comparison to the cost of a hypercar which will also be slower on public road than the Plaid.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I like your thought process here

[@jakeacim]

Really hope the Model S Plaid's chassis gets improved for 2024/2025. The straight line acceleration is exciting, but the cornering feels like a box of rocks.

[@Fumbiii16]

It’s a full size sedan not a compact sedan. It’s not meant to go around the corners fast. Not what intended to do. It’s a plushy comfy family sedan long wheelbase. If you make it fast around the corner then you sacrifice suspension softness stiff ride.

[@shanewilfon6860]

U can pick up a 2021 for $71-75 k used with low miles 😂

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, crazy deals showing up

[@springroll58]

waiting for it to drop to $40k and I'm pulling the trigger. That's how much the performance ravens are going for rn, just need another model s refresh. So maybe another 3+4 years give or take?

[@grouponful]

Why does tesla say 1.99. 2.4 is significant difference when you pay 100k

[@rayshepherd2479]

The 1.99 is the time you can get at a prepared track including track mode. At a dragstrip your time includes rollout. Rollout is the distance of about 1 foot before you trip the starting beam at the track. So it's the time slip you would get at a track with a sticky prepared surface.

[@Fritsvrolijk]

110.000 whats the deal ?????

[@rayshepherd2479]

That's with the extra cost wheels, white interior and taxes. Base price is $89,990.

[@markuslc1888]

i am wondering about all the bad news from tesla service centers and reliability in general. i mean on the one hand there are a lot of happy tesla owners, on the other hand, the amount of bad news, bad reports, bad reputation of service centers charging fees for teslas fault, what should have been a warranty case...then ppl, who tell about broken stuff, several wierd problems, you won't expect from other manufacturers. it's just hard to believe that's all made up in order to harm teslas, also considering consumer reports, where tesla is found right behind range rover and fiat, which are known for their bad reliability. and then you read also a lot of happy tesla owners, with 0 problems. i personally have met a tesla driver, who did over 300.000 miles with his model, no costs occur, which should be considered odd. then you see all those youtubers, buying teslas filming almost everything, going on roadtrips, sleeping in their cars etc. and then showing wierd noises coming from the dash, bits and pieces badly put together, panel gaps, bad painting quality, autopilot doing wierd stuff constantly, ignoring speed limits, showing objects, where are none, or ignoring objects, which are obviously there, tesla vision quirks etc. etc. my cousin has a M3 performance, the hatch was in a bad position, not straight aligned. opening noises, wind noises. tesla service center said they need to replace it, took them 6 months to get...so idk very difficult to get a proper opinion.

[@JillMC]

The 2025 model S Plaid+ will be coming with the Cybertruck battery pack capable of beating the Sapphire. Then the model S starship will be coming out in 2026 with updated motors that will be quicker than the Nevera.

[@toreymiller]

Is this about the 2025 Tesla plaid being faster than what it is now?

[@ElMistroFeroz]

2025 prediction: sub-second 0-60

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

0.99 sec 0-60 sounds reserved for the roadster lol

[@Adhgnis]

They sold like only 600 of these in Canada .. unfortunately it’s a flop here and frankly speaking the economy destroyed the affordability for most Canadians..😢

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s a super expensive car. You get tremendous value for that money, but if no one can afford it, what’s the point of all that value (performance)

[@hole62]

That first However really sounded like a complaint… 😑🪧

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

What complaint?