Tesla Model S Plaid review after 6 months

[@jamaalstrength1894]

A lot of people keep saying Teslas are quiet & they make no noise. Who cares? As long as it has brutal acceleration & speed, that’s all that matters.

[@scottbreseke716]

They're as quiet as bicycles and tricycles.

[@atrain132]

...and long charging times lol

[@summertyme5748]

They don't understand the reason for their own irritation at the lack of noise. It's because when you are watching video the *noise* is what you respond to. You can't actually feel anything. When you are in the car - the G force and speed are what you respond to. Newsflash -> G force and speed are not - boring. lol. Cars don't need to sound like lawn mowers in order to be exciting.

[@atrain132]

@@summertyme5748 that's just a matter of opinion though. Most people prefer to hear the car as well as feel the "G force and speed". That's also what's exciting to them.

[@danomitepoop]

In normal daily driving the quiet is something that is appreciated.

[@thegr8schlotzky]

Thanks for mentioning the sound system. My test drive model s one of my biggest takeaways was that the stereo was the best system I’ve heard in any car, loads better than the already excellent M3P system in my old car. Taking delivery of my plaid tomorrow!

[@scottbreseke716]

On my test drive I noticed the better stereo also. Congrats on the new car.

[@shareksolutions]

Well, what do you think?! I upgraded from the long range and get my plaid this week.

[@ihamptonii]

Excellent review and explanation! Thank you for comparing the different models to give us a better idea. The S-class for the interior dimensions really helped.

[@sloanvanmierlo1618]

What review, kudos to you on providing us all this information on the Model S and little tidbits on others. well done!!!

[@keithlamontdavis8047]

Excellent thorough review. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this. Also, the wrap is very nice.

[@wuncarlitos]

I’m torn between ordering a new highland M3P or getting a 21-22 Plaid this video made it even harder

[@superman0tohero]

Great Video! It was very well done Sir! 👏

[@Xeyedjohn]

Great video. The 45 minutes flew by like it was it was in launch mode. Good stuff.

[@mikefucito6030]

Best review of the Plaid S I have seen. I have one on order!

[@Curryolla]

I personally like the Plaid badge you have! The new one looks like a refrigerator magnet. But hey, your car, your choice!

[@squaredawayeveryday]

I agree, although the one I have is actually metal and doesn't conform to the car properly. Cheers, and thanks for tuning in!

[@theasiandoc]

Very nice review! From a real owner and user.

[@squaredawayeveryday]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@andywolf7984]

The best review I’ve seen. Thank you. I’ll be getting a Plaid soon :)

[@thoopra]

Love your content! Gonna be binging model s and model y videos from you all night haha

[@Policy-Perspective]

I have the refreshed LR, and although not as fast as the Plaid, let me tell you, my thoughts match precisely with this owner.

[@milion_i_malgorzatkarap7203]

wonderful car I love Tesla model S, best regards

[@paulkersey6269]

Hello from the French Alps! Excellent feedback, thank you. I plan to replace my 2021 Model 3 LR Boost with this Model S Plaid in June 2025 so your opinions are very useful to me! Do you think the S Plaid is as agile as the 3 Performance on the winding roads in our mountains?

[@Shane-ex1yu]

I really look forward to owning one some day. Great video

[@Opeth614]

Great Video! I appreciate the detailed analysis. I'm getting my first tesla this year, and your videos have helped me make the jump to electric!

[@DescartesRenegade]

I have the gen 2 refresh and the headlights and taillights are soooo much better. That rear trim piece doesn't intrude into the taillights. One short falling is the charger door, it's faulty and often makes popping noises that sound like it's either offtrack or struggling to open against some resistance then suddenly give way.

[@lagunamusic7686]

They should have had the doors be self-opening and closing like the X.

[@DescartesRenegade]

@@lagunamusic7686 or at least soft close. I have to slam it like a 1996 Ford bronco's

[@lagunamusic7686]

@@DescartesRenegade absolutely, I love Tesla but at the updated prices I think they should look to add more value, even as an additional purchase option. Any option is better than nothing. I have a 2021 Model Y and I seriously debated buying the new S, but didn’t feel like it was enough of an upgrade in my life to warrant the cost. I like the look of the roof racks way better on the Y, the range is only about 70 miles more which is great but not almost double the price great. Personally not sure if I can get used to the yoke either, wish that was optional. The screen is 2” bigger on the S, but the Y is still good enough for me. More cargo space in the Y, seems better for camping plus it’s got more ground clearance. The S is more comfortable, quieter, faster and more range but it’s also longer and wider which makes it a much tighter fit in my garage. And the fact they did away with unlimited supercharging for X and S is kind of ridiculous IMO especially after all the price increases. Personally the only reason I’d even considering selling my Y right now is cause it’s worth at least 70k at the current market price which is a lot more than I paid for it.

[@johnnysvideos24]

Great video thank you

[@nelsonhollins]

Excellent! Very thorough and helpful review. And you were right, I was on pins and needles waiting for you to discuss the steering wheel. This review captured and firmly held my interest. Much appreciated!

[@jv00rhees]

Great video! Not sure if I missed if you used the satin PPF to give the matte look or not. I was planning to go that route. If that is PPF wrapped, do you notice any issues with cameras since covering in the PPF?

[@austinroberson9144]

That's gotta be a matte wrap. Maybe x pel matte or satin wrap

[@joeirl]

It’s called Expel Stealth PPF. It turns any color into a matte/satin look. In this case, the Stealth PPF was applied to his black paint.

[@mrmichrom8553]

Getting into the frunk: if you get a fob, you can open it by pressing on the fob. Or you can open it from the screen if you don’t have fob or phone on you.

[@Veterans-e2c]

I have a 2023 long range it came with the 21” wheels I got a demo with 500 miles it’s was discounted 5k covered the wheel upgrade so I got the 20X10.5 square set up forged wheels I got the better handling was transformed the car 💯 the range was the same as with the 19” wheels that come with the car at no charge.

[@raymondtrippy3610]

Excellent info but would have liked to know the pricing and projected resale value. Thanks and Have a great Christmas 🎄

[@jguygytttuh]

The worst part for me about owning aPlaid, 3 weeks in, is the service department or lack thereof. Customer service is horrible.

[@chapmantech7347]

Overall nice review! Agree with your comments about great "daily driver" with minimal maintenance. We really enjoy our Model 3 LR (2018), but feel it's time to consider other cars. Model S Plaid is certainly a contender!

[@danielf_swe]

Awesome video, thanks! Is the car wrapped or is it a matte PPF?

[@BramiisB]

2:51 I feel like he was about to say a Ferrari F150 😅🤣

[@AFJDM]

It was a very informative video, although glossing over potential build quality issues with "I'm not gonna address it because the car is fast" isn't really a good excuse, it's an expensive car that is indeed a bargain for the performance, but is still held to a higher standard. Low maintenance is a fantastic plus to any EVs, despite the fact that a car this powerful is going to eat expensive tires like a fat kid with chicken nuggets at a Golden Corral.

[@yasirnori6643]

Thank you a lot for this nice review 😍.

[@Smile-uwokeup-2day]

Truly a great car Tesla plaid s is here congrats on yours here cool vlog too what yr is this car

[@walkerb1734]

I have a question…. When using the trip planner, can you set a minimum of the charge level remaining to calculate where to stop for charge? For example, you mention pulling into a charger with 1% left. That would stress me out. Can you instead state that there be at a minimum…say…10% limit where the car wont go below.? Not sure if my question makes sense, but would appreciate your thoughts/suggestions

[@mrmichrom8553]

I believe so, but it generally will find you a charger before that anyway.

[@jthepilot8381]

A very informative review!

[@benkanobe7500]

and the new front-end design makes it blend in with all the other Teslas and it is not recognizable as an "S" it just looks like any other Tesla. Job well done!

[@38Flyer]

Well done and informed review.

[@jerrylivingston9370]

Really Great Review!

[@judgetk8327]

6:00 in and I like the way you put things but if someone has control of your phone they have control of your car as well. I want one but I am 98% positive that all your info will be flying around the world. Tell me I'm wrong my friend.

[@hummerchine]

Dude I’m running a black on black 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Which is obviously SIKKKKKKK But damn Your car is SO DOPE

[@ScottParisi]

Do you miss not having CarPlay or Android Auto? Is there anything comparable to kick to open for the rear hatch?

[@showstoppa01]

Im new to learning about Teslas ..does any Tesla have a functional moonroof to open n close?

[@dracy6061]

They don't anymore. My 2018 P100D does.

[@seamusmalta]

Hey there, great video. I’m in CO too and have a model S plaid slated for delivery next month. Where had you gotten the matte wrap? Thanks!

[@TheLemps2012]

For a small channel this was great. Went on a bit long. In fact… very long. But? Yah kept me in it with a bunch of skips. Like.

[@daveumphress7106]

Where are you filming this? Looks like Green Mountain in Denver. I'm getting my '22 wrapped in satin dark gray next week; who did your wrap?

[@gunit3333]

I hate that the charge port opens side ways instead of folding up, if the charger is behind you it must be kinda annoying to try and go around the outer door

[@teresabridge5219]

What state is the cheapest to buy the plaid st

[@teresabridge5219]

At I'm sorry

[@edwardpitts311]

How safe can the plaid be with inadequate brakes for that much horsepower? It’s not safe

[@scottbreseke716]

At legal daily driver speeds it's probably quite safe.

[@springroll58]

really great review, you know a shit ton of information and you're clearly very passionate about it. my only recommendation is to have add timestamps to the video as it's quite long and it'll allow people to skip to the parts they wanna hear

[@jahfus]

This car looks real nice. Wonder how it would look with the model X’s gull-wing doors 🤔

[@thegr8schlotzky]

Is this not the same dude as Wilson auto detailing?

[@cindybundrick3469]

What do you do for a spare tire in case you had a flat?

[@scottbreseke716]

Lookup Modern Spare.

[@RoganRicheart]

You can replace the steering wheel.

[@squaredawayeveryday]

True, but not when I made this video.

[@BillyIn8k]

How is the handling at high speeds? (>100mph)

[@derekwhoelse8359]

100mph is a high speed? 😂😂

[@BillyIn8k]

@@derekwhoelse8359 ">" means greater than...

[@sunshadow9704]

@@derekwhoelse8359 Maybe for Americans it is. For us in Germany 100 mph ~ 167 kmh is nothing. We drive usually at excess of 130 mph on daily basis.

[@derekwhoelse8359]

@@sunshadow9704 Not all Germans do and it is getting more difficult to drive at high speed in Germany. Anyways, I hope it will stay that way in Germany, Love it!

[@DinanBMWm5]

Those headlights are not unique to the PLAID. They’re the same headlights as the long range as well. Those headlights are not great either, in fact they were rated POOR by IIHS. That’s why Tesla has changed the headlights on the newer refresh models.

[@Foight]

6 month review or 6 day review?

[@mikesmith1702]

bro how you get money to buy this car

[@ak81]

I think brakes aren’t a good a match for the power.

[@squaredawayeveryday]

Agreed

[@shareksolutions]

frunk can be opened by the key fob. You do NOT HAVE to use the phone.

[@martrome7449]

I have 4 people that own teslas in the pass tell me about issues with teslas. To fix something if it breaks there is a long waiting list

[@darrenbarlow5759]

This is the video I've been waiting for. Very well done man! I have a MYP which I know you have owned. Hoe do you compare the handling characteristics? I'm not thrilled with the Ys handling. Thank you 🙌👏

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I invested in Tesla when I drove the model SP 85 back in 2012. Bought a lot of shares and made a lot of money. Personally: I can’t bring myself to actually buy a Tesla because I am completely disappointed with their interiors. Every single Tesla, at the price that they are selling these cars, should include heated and cooled seats. The model X and model S should include heated/cooled/massage seats. The minimalist interior is also a major turn off for me. Even if they wanted to hide the buttons for the seat features, those features should be there. In many Teslas, they aren’t. The only Tesla I could see myself in is a model X but I recently ordered a Cadillac Lyriq because I wasn’t impressed with the interior space of the Mercedes EQS. I would probably take a BMW IX over the Tesla model X. The BMW IX has a lot of interior space and all the features I DEMAND.

[@Wankidy]

Putting your phone in your back pocket is a problem. The car will not recognize it in that location

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

It was pure arrogance launching these cars without giving buyers the option between the regular steering wheel and the yolk. That has always been my biggest problem with Tesla: it’s always felt like an ego trip by Elon Musk and right now we can see how that’s backfireing against their stock and against everything musk touches. The arrogance and the unprofessionalism is impossible to overlook.

[@elijahsmall5873]

The yolk is to get people used to not having a steering wheel for when cars in the future are able to drive themselves.

[@mastodon5220]

absolutely , i drive since 2018 Tesla ( Model S& 3 ) would really looking forward to buy refresh Model S but as us said not having the option to choose wich steering wheel i have to use is unacceptable. Now a Taycan 4S is on the way , get ur shit together Elon !!!

[@jakubkrcma]

6:08 Gas struts

[@NeilMotorsport]

LUCID CURRENTLY RANKED THE FAST..

[@rich8669]

*correction It's 4,766lbs

[@squaredawayeveryday]

I was referring to Tesla's GVWR.

[@Evhell95]

One of the quickest not fastest

[@cjanderson1011]

👍🏽

[@lagunamusic7686]

OP you look like you could be Elon Musk’s brother.

[@Brooo0-x6y]

quickest! not fastest and even then it is not the quickest

[@sunshadow9704]

all tesla are soulless . End of story.

[@thud9797]

Quickest, not fastest. It's not even close to fastest.

[@lagunamusic7686]

Yeah no doubt, so the Tesla speed is way more useable in daily driving especially with no transmission it’s insanely smooth.

[@daryanghandehari6313]

In normal driving away from the track. That’s all that really matters.

[@mateomessi_gaming3955]

When you americans will realise that is not the fastest production car🙄

[@Xeyedjohn]

What is then?

[@Adhgnis]

@@XeyedjohnI think he means Toyota corolla xD

[@derekwhoelse8359]

It's such an ugly car, especially the steering wheel but it is fast, very fast but not my cup of tea. Safe you said? With those brakes equipped?