Tesla Model S Plaid Review // When Science Goes Too Far

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The Tesla Model S Plaid ($191,090 CAD as specced, $147,990 USD) is the quickest accelerating production car on the market. Tesla claims a blistering quarter mile time of 9.3 seconds with a trap speed of 155 mph (249 kph). But without the upcoming track mode software update, how will the Model S Plaid handle being pushed to the limit in a corner? Thomas and James are eager to take the fastest production EV ever made onto the Throttle House track. Watch to see what they think! SUBSCRIBE!
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[@algreentube]

On a real note, EVERY review of this car talks about its blinding speed and lack of being visually different from the other Model S', NONE of them have ever mentioned the lack of braking or being able to turn it at speed. So very well done for this complete review. Always enjoyable. Always informative

[@n.naovaratpong2700]

I totally agree, I feel like the others are treating the model s as a toy and not an actual car.

[@jolizana96]

It can't turn at high speed because traction control is overprotective (gotta be somehow safe with 1000hp) Brakes are crappy tho

[@PeteLenz]

Several reviewers in US and Europe have noted exactly these issues. They’ve noted that performance brakes would be the first upgrade if they bought the car.

[@DarkWing494]

@@PeteLenz yes but to be fair it's because it overheats so easily if you use it heavily multiple times within a short time(not a track brake). Not because braking distance is horrible when it's cold.

[@abhishetty2637]

@@rocksane6667 then stop giving it a 1000 hp without components that should be able to handle it

[@VideoDude6475]

The plaid is like upgrading your car in Forza with everything in engine parts, fitting awd and completely neglecting upgrading tyres, brakes and suspension.

[@user-yq6ov6ow7l]

Incorrect - I’ve driven the p100d. It handles horribly. This thing pulls 1.06g’s on the skid pad. The suspension has been heavily upgraded.

[@kylespencer8338]

I like this reference 😂

[@RPYMCMB]

Tesla has great battery technology but it will NEVER be a competing performance hyper/Supercar. Newsflash Tesla…there is more involved in creating a vehicle other than gimmicks and speed…

[@CarToneHK]

@@user-yq6ov6ow7l So it went from terrible handling to just barely okay, but it’s one of the fastest accelerating cars on the road.

[@techpassion4126]

@@RPYMCMB I'm being random here but that statement about Tesla's battery technology reminded me of something that's been on my mind for a while. I always wondered why the "perfect car" still doesn't exist. I know it's subjective when it comes to looks and what people expect from a car, but general things should be done close to perfect by now. Tesla's battery tech like you said is great, the Japanese are great with reliability, companies like Lotus do magic when it comes to handling, Volvo makes some really nice interiors, Lexus makes sure the build quality of interiors are top notch, BMW's iDrive is relatively intuitive as far as infotainment is concerned, etc. All these companies can do great things on their own, which means those features are possible for us to make. Yet somehow, on a planet with close to 8 billion people with resources available on the internet and everything, there isn't a single group of people who've figured out how take all of those things and put it into one car, at least not that I know of.

[@Itsallgoodtogo]

"A thousand horsepower with the brakes of a Camry" Sounds like a good american car.

[@Fj4LiFe23]

c8 makes up for it

[@ritwikbandyopadhyay2376]

@@Fj4LiFe23 911 wipes the floor w it

[@Rollin8.0]

As a Viper owner this actually sounds exactly like my kind of car 😂

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

It does 😁

[@bunsenn5064]

@@ritwikbandyopadhyay2376 The new C8 ZO6 can do 60 mph is 2.5 seconds. The last time a Porsche went that fast was the 918 Spyder.

[@escatel6889]

Like the original Top Gear, these guys seem to be genuinely having fun and they’re my new favourite car reviewers.

[@tacticalmattress]

First video I've watched of them and this is definitely the vibe I got

[@alpenjodel24]

I swear there will be an actual aftermarket for clip-on steering wheels for the Plaid lol.

[@R03333]

Hilarious that no one has thought of it before

[@brosinparis]

Usually when you put aftermarket stuff on Tesla, it locks itself because Tesla doesn’t like dangerous stuff. Right to repair right well Tesla says no

[@okboomer1951]

It needs aftermarket brakes even more than a steering wheel

[@ChR0nos_7734]

i also think this is illegal in Europe. To have half a steering wheel. But knowing Tesla they'll find a loop hole for this

[@theepicricemaker6611]

They won't make enough of them to merit one lol

[@kill_alain]

“please dont take it to a track” “OKay, the lap time”😂

[@philipkozloff3832]

If you can't take it to a track and most of its performance is in a range you cannot legally use, I guess you're left only with a drag strip. And there aren't many of those around. The outside paint should be refrigerator-white to match the interior and finish the overall stripped-down feel of the passenger packaging.

[@mohammedshezaadboots1934]

I died 🤣

[@clu4u]

@@ArbitraryFilmings You’re the only one who has any brains here, the others are wankers. Why should anyone take a Plaid to the track??

[@B4R0N.]

@@clu4u why would anyone take high performance supersedan to the track? Because that's part of what people do with them. Why do you think Tesla went to the nurburgring? And what do you think they're developing a track mode on it for? And you call others wankers...

[@masonspohn125]

If you you were paying attention after 1 lap you don't have brakes anymore

[@Piketom1]

The Model S plaid seems to be essentially an electric, luxury muscle car. It is devastatingly fast in a straight line but really not intended to be driven like a sports car.

[@Piketom1]

@E Double It may not be on the level as something like an A8 or S Class but the Model S is still a luxury car. Whether it is good value because those alternatives are so much nicer is another matter entirely.

[@Piketom1]

@E Double Standard equipment is not what makes a luxury car. The way it feels, the quietness of the interior, the qualify of the materials, and/or the performance do that.

[@Piketom1]

@E Double I wouldn’t touch a Tesla with a 10ft pole for a number of reasons, quality being pretty high on the list. That said, I DO think that a model S is still a luxury car even though it is not a particularly good car. I also blame Tesla for me not yet owning an EV. The model Y is the only one I can afford that could replace my current luxury SUV.

[@maxl7827]

@E Double No there are not. Stop the bs

[@maxl7827]

@E Double I know rimac nevera is faster, was that supposed to be a point or something? Nice to hear a 2 million hypercar wins against 150k family car🥳 Thats actually a compliment in itself to compare a family car to pure hypercar

[@Bobsofax64]

I think at 9:38, Thomas hits the nail on the head. "if you buy it to really rip it on on and off ramps or even think about taking it to the track, it completely falls down in a way that a big heavy German sedan would not". New Tesla models always seem like they are 90% thought through by release and the rest gets added over the air. Only problem is you can't just add a massive brake upgrade over the air. And you can't solve it with regen alone. Not sure what they were thinking with this cars setup.

[@thedumbconspirator4956]

The S I dont think was intended to be a track car. Its supposed to be a fast cruiser. If you want an extremely fun car that puts a smile on the track, I'd suggest 3 performance. Tesla didn't even bother putting in track mode in their model S until later on after people actually started taking it to the track.

[@tacticalmattress]

Then try to charge your customers $20k for an upgrade

[@Abebe345]

This car with these brakes had the Nurburgring record for EV cars for awhile. W professional driver. But if you want to track spend the 20k for ceramic brakes.

[@lachlanB323]

@@Abebe345 Ceramic brakes and track tyres for 20k is not overpriced by any means. The brakes alone would be 10k-15k

[@Abebe345]

@@lachlanB323 the price was dropped $30k in September so it makes sense now.

[@gebeme11]

"Please don't take this to a track." *hard cut to Thomas in a racing helmet* Brilliant editing!

[@schroder9853]

Need to watch the Nürburgring record

[@aalonbullard9320]

i literally screeched

[@jeff5798]

@@schroder9853 it’s record was crap?

[@R4M_Tommy]

@@schroder9853 "record", 15 seconds slower than the AMG GT 4door (630hp).

[@eddiettwong]

Or the only track you can take it to is the Drag Race track

[@achintyaaatreya]

The thing is,no matter how quick it is. It still didn't make James pregnant or smoke a cigarette.......like the LFA did.

[@hwdan3096]

The Plaid actually cured his pregnancy.

[@miguelberetta7887]

Exactly. My friends keep telling me to get a tesla, but it doesn't feel special. I'd much rather get a viper, r8, or bentley

[@ramadhanisme7]

@@miguelberetta7887 only buy a tesla if you want to show off to your friends how geeky you are 🤣🤣

[@itcangetbetter]

Tesla's are fast in a straight line and have great range, but no soul and lose out to other cars in every other category. Tesla interiors have always let you know this company is doing the least they can get away with

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

Exactly. It's beyond incredible at one thing and then it falls flat.

[@Dthaps]

Honestly fair about the braking I've heard it from other people as well, and glad elon came out with the ceramic brakes and how it's going to change the drive.

[@oshq1249]

Thomas and James I’ve been watching you guys for SOOO long and I gotta comment today and say you guys really are the best car journalist on KZbin amazing content keep it up legends yu deserve the recognition you guys have been getting, not to mention how skillful you are with the cars which in end makes you unmatched with reviews 🗣❗️

[@danny041288]

This review was probably the best Tesla Plaid review. I always wondered about the brakes and steering. This is the ONLY review that covered what car enthusiasts look for in a review.

[@Hunter116]

Luckily for Tesla, most of their buyers aren't car enthusiasts.

[@joemcdonough7509]

I agree this was a terrific and honest review. If you like non sugar coated reviews, you'll love Kyle from Out of Spec reviews. He is brutally honest, but he also does it with a smile. He had the same complaints about the Plaid's brakes.

[@ricky7973]

@@Hunter116 facts. They just want an expensive trendy car to blend in with everyone else.

[@amr1t_]

@@ricky7973 tbh I feel like the only reason it was made was a proof of technology. seems like people forget that its still 130k with that ridiculous of power specs, they would have to leave out features somewhere for it to be that cheap. Hope that they make a true sport version with stuff like nicer brakes and other such things. Doesn't really matter to me though cause I'm not buying one any time soon :P

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@amr1t_ They already cut costs on the paint, the panel fitment, the nasty seats and cheap plastic...

[@naimamirul7453]

“1000 horsepower, brakes like a camry” haha

[@serafryer6785]

Please don't track this. *Immediately switches scene to helmet for hot-lap*

[@djsomeguy]

Camry brakes actually work half decent though lol

[@whatiwant8898]

@@djsomeguy they work half decent for regular street driving and not from anywhere near these speeds. Also on a car that weighs almost half of what this car does.

[@kc510]

I’m surprised they can’t get a lot of extra brake force from regen.

[@spork8721]

@@djsomeguy camry brakes are great for camry speeds just not a 1000hp 5000lb car

[@andrewcharlton9310]

Hey guys I absolutely love you videos I didn't even really want to watch a video on this car but you 2 made a video I couldn't stop watching till the end. I laughed I cringed as you tried to break into the corners lol. I think what I'm trying to say is please keep your videos coming I love them as I will watch them on any car you test drive just on how you 2 react and love/ hate a car. Hope you 2 have a awesome year can't wait for you next video

[@zachlapit7165]

I had the opportunity to ride shotgun in one when they first started getting delivered and man… all I can say is that the performance this car gives is CRAZY. You start going blind as soon as you launch. It’s like dropping off the top of Supreme Scream. But going forward. To think that you can just buy this type of power off the assembly line is INSANE.

[@cengeb]

It's uncontrolled POS, no steering, no brakes, JUNK, made in america

[@ericeckels9293]

That feels really biased. Certainly not junk.

[@cengeb]

@@ericeckels9293 1000 HP and uncontrolled is junk, at 160 mph "car and driver" called it scary, horrible, unstable, and it doesn't STOP, it's junk. hype is not the way to design a car that sells for $140,000 !!! A Porsche or Audi RS for $140,000 can go faster and being in control, a mk8 VW Golf R can do 171 mph and be in complete control and stop fantastic from such speeds, $44K Better cars work better, at any price

[@jiseopkim9386]

Literally the only thing it can do is accelerate (and I mean just in the positive direction)

[@AB-cg9np]

@@cengeb these two doing the review have no idea about performance driving, taking this video as benchmark for the quality of this car is mind blowing and wrong. As for what you mentioned there (only VAG group) shows a bias towards 2007 golf’s 😅.

[@Billybobbabley]

I cracked up when James said "pay-per-view doesn't include paper" 😂

[@leonelromero3296]

I’ve always thought it was “paper view” 😭😭

[@brettgoldsmith8584]

I mean, i alawys knew what it was, but i just figured the paper was something from a bygone era and the name paper stuck somehow.

[@paschalnyamogo6959]

My goodness, I live in Africa and I always knew it was Pay-per-view. Thanks to WWE though 😂

[@DeadSync_is_noob]

*"A thousand horsepower and the brakes of a Camry."* What a frikin legend Thomas is....

[@ICEV]

Lmao. Oh God. I love it.

[@evolicious]

well it does still hold the world record EV track time right now.......

[@josephquinto5812]

@@blitzwing1 It needs 23” ceramic breaks on all wheels with perforated rotors AT LEAST

[@stanspb763]

@@evolicious That is because the aggressive regen braking was left in when this "review" turned it off. Most Tesla drivers seldom even use the mechanical brakes.

[@buzas69]

How it is that when hoonigan raced tesla against 720 s, mclaren run out of braking zone not tesla? Something not adding up

[@macnlz]

Interesting. When I test drove a (slower variant of the) Model S, I also noticed that the brakes just didn't match the acceleration. I think the sales rep who was riding along turned a bit white, as I was finding this out... the Model 3 Performance feels more balanced in terms of acceleration vs. deceleration.

[@Notlogan4.6]

honestly would love to see a lot more footage from the back of the car when you guys are doing laps. love the content!

[@theepicricemaker6611]

"oh that looks like it's from factory" LMFAO yeah

[@danieljohnson4418]

Given Tesla's poor quality control, this could be a true statement. 🤣

[@rocketkinger2506]

As an Ex Tesla and current SpaceX engineer. That checks out…

[@carolynconnell7241]

Glad to see that you guys also addressed a lot of the problems of the car instead of just talking about the good stuff

[@jacobpeters2007]

lucid plant

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

Seema Prathapan we would be great friends. Finally someone with good taste. Doug and Elon all have people suckling on their teet.

[@CPA003]

Agreed

[@melonbee3838]

@@seemaprathapan7354 Elon makes good cars, Doug makes good car reviews so do you know who really suck YOU because all you do is comment stupidity

[@melonbee3838]

@@ytsux9259 That comment is dumb, but you don't have to be a racist

[@neeljavia2965]

One thing common between all the reviewers is that they all fear that now a lot of people are going to have cars above 1000hp and it's going to be dangerous especially with the brakes. 150k is not cheap but nowhere near the 500k or million dollar hypercars

[@broimnotyourbro]

Exactly nailed it at 17:15 - like an old muscle car with drum brakes. Having driven a both, that's exactly what a Plaid feels like. Terrifying (yet gratifying every time you drive it and don't die.)

[@nielosoweznaki]

Hi Bro, Same here

[@samuelpeterson4352]

Having watched dozens of your videos, from the hyper cars, to the ridiculous cars, I’ve never heard you guys give such a genuine warning to people who own the car. You’ve said certain cars are dangerously quick, deceptive at speed, but the severity Thomas had when talking about the brakes was super telling about the Plaid.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

One has to wonder is the engineering staff so new to this that they can't properly develop braking specifications commensurate with the performance of the powerplant??

[@JaronamoCreates]

Supercars need more warnings about curbs and speed bumps than driving fast. Thanks to the electronic interventions with traction and stability control, they are quite composed and well-balanced and not that dangerous driven within reason. It seems like this Plaid is so fast, that distinction of "driven within reason" can disappear pretty quick. If I were to spend so much on a car, I'd want a giant carbon-ceramic option similar to the Taycan Turbo S. Good thing Unplugged Performance has us covered with that.

[@deanmcmanis4862]

I think that Thomas is over-reacting to counter the irrefutable acceleration demonstrated on the internet with the ability to walk (or run) away from their favorite cars/sponsors. When you see the reviews of people racing the Plaid (especially having more than a day or two experience with the car) they will notice that you need to be mindful about the brakes, but not because of a design or safety flaw, but simply because the Plaid goes VERY fast quickly. Running the Plaid around their track only ONCE because he didn't trust the brakes is also a weak move. The factory-stock Plaid models set a track record on the Nurburgring racetrack. Hmmmm. I hope that they are paid well to pull this kind of biased reporting online, missing the greater importance of having a supercar-beating EV, because they are thrashing the car on a track before Tesla's Track Package is released for the Plaid. And proclaiming that it is therefore unsafe to drive on the street. Bad dog! ...Pissing on the Plaid.

[@993mike]

These things are unfortunately mostly purchased by folks that aren’t real car enthusiasts without formal driver training, and they are an invitation for disaster.

[@samuelpeterson4352]

@@deanmcmanis4862 I mean, the new 911 turbo GT3 beat the Plaid around the Nürburgring by 35 seconds, which Thomas has also driven, so its not like they aren't used to driving fast cars around a track. The Plaid is a great car, and in a straight line it beats the 911 turbo gt3. But running a car around a track is different than a straight line. I love the Plaid, I think its fantastic how fast it is, and in a straight line, under good conditions, it'll put a beating on dozens of hypercars. There isn't a car like it, and critiquing the brakes as being subpar around a track for its power and weight doesn't take that away.

[@AutoTopnl]

That was really informative since we are pushing it to top speed on the autobahn soon.. CERAMICS Tesla!!!!!

[@haithammihawk8215]

A Holly molly braking performance is needed

[@alanst-pierre1458]

That will be fun to watch, waiting for it

[@backroadbeetle4781]

Just needs more regen, you can damn near lock up the front wheels. And some added suspension settings could help with the weight when braking too.

[@Ven100]

@@UTVH21 Like they've never driven on the autobahn before..

[@Ven100]

AutoTop, should be a short video then, unless you're waiting on the top speed update.

[@droolguy]

I actually feel like Tesla have always been honest about the fact that the Plaid was a drag car from the beginning... they specifically reference drag racing almost every time the car is mentioned. Reviewers keep trying to compare it to a M5 or AMG, but it was never intended to play in the same places as those cars, which can not even dream of competing against the Plaid in a straight line, much like the Plaid can't compete on a circuit. Brakes capable of hard continuous use are simply not a factor where it was intended to be used.

[@daryanghandehari6313]

Finally a comment here that makes sense.

[@storm14k]

Curious on the limits of regen braking... I'm assuming the battery had a limit on charge rate and couldn't take it when full. Do they do something like dissipate heat through resistors? Not experienced with electrical power systems of this scale.

[@drzoidbergmd3200]

When i saw the Lexus LFA video I immediately, got my headphones out. This one? The phone speaker will do.

[@jimmynickelz]

Preach

[@TK-fl1on]

That's why it's called an Electric car mate

[@klaushuxley3342]

I just came to give it a thumbs down. I'm not watching this horse shit. If you know about this cartoon 'green movement,' you know this is a huge scam.

[@cartere9981]

@@klaushuxley3342 no need to hurt their channel you really get that butthurt?

[@bibobrabernard1091]

@@klaushuxley3342 dude you’re a sadist…..wtf??

[@germanperformance]

Props to you for actually reviewing the car and not just accelerating and calling that an review

[@Mr1Tanker]

Actually.... most other reviews focus on street use (and drag strip to convey how fast/powerful it is)...which is where 99% of Tesla owners would drive this anyway. TH concentrated on track use.. again, not where Tesla's are heading. They did say, that it's great as a daily driver.

[@davidwynn6105]

@@Mr1Tanker 100% of Plaid owners will hit the brakes.

[@Mr1Tanker]

@@davidwynn6105 Yep, and how many have you heard of not stopping properly? BTW, don't thumb-up your own comment... pitiful.

[@HNedel]

@@davidwynn6105 and most of them will barely engage the pads, in daily usage the regen does most of the work. For emergency stops when the brakes are not faded it stops exactly like any other heavy performance sedan with steel brakes.

[@davidwynn6105]

@@HNedel complete bs just look at the number of Plaid drivers on KZbin busy giving joy rides to their friends, family and complete strangers. Second they act like idiots when your driving a sportscar - at every light wanting to challenge you to a race. These people probably haven't attended one performance driving school but think their computer on wheels is going to save their ass. Might as well give every 16 year old a 1966 Shelby.

[@3moor911]

Man, first of all bravo on the review. That was one of the most pleasant no bs but still fun review, and it was amazing to watch; from editing to music to camera work to the info and description of emotions and opinions. but man 2.48 seconds behind a fully dedicated track ready car M5 CS isn't too bad!

[@swatisquantum]

I had the EXACT same feeling about breaking the P100D Model X in ludicrous mode. I began to brake way earlier than I thought I would need to (in comparison to ex. an M4 which has amazing brakes). It made it a bit dangerous/scary to do rapid acceleration without the space to brake. This must be due to the crazy weight of the car. Great review!

[@vascop3642]

Stop talking shit bro, the M4 is way more expensive, with the track pack tesla can enjoy fast braking as well and still cost less than the M4. The model X doen't have track pack but it's not a cas intended for that

[@ZoomZoomBippityBop]

“Too many cheeseburgers” I died

[@Cobratate723]

same 😂

[@GeraldL8]

He said it with so much effort 😂

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

It is made in America

[@jesusjr5364]

@@xers6704 nah look at the zo6

[@CaptainFordo21]

@@xers6704 lmao tell them to innovate on the terrible fit and finish, a great american tradition.

[@bfreedmb]

Watching your track test gave me enormous anxiety. I can only imagine this car getting in the wrong hands and plowing into something thinking they will be able to break after testing out that launch.

[@jldude84]

Like the accident in Florida where someone drove it through a house at 116 and killed 2 people.

[@realulli]

This is not exclusive to an EV. There will always be an idiot who thinks his brakes are better than they are (or the road is wet, or dusty, or whatever) and crashes. My mum told me a story about a colleague who was allowed to drive a Porsche the first time. She got in and stepped on it like it was her familiar bug. It barked, the wheels started spinning, she froze, lost control and crashed. That was in the 1960s...

[@devilsadvocate2548]

I guess it will break once it hits something! ;-)

[@jldude84]

@@TN-jb4jk I don't think anyone's blaming the machine, it just seems that something like this should be more restricted to people who will be responsible with it. Aka maybe require significant training if you REALLY feel you need something this insane (does anyone really have any genuine need for something so fast and heavy?)

[@realulli]

@@TN-jb4jk Huh?! More like Nanny Sate USA where everyone screams "Why wasn't there a warning sign in this spot?" after he got bitten in the zoo, 3 feet from the warning sign... Don't even get me started about the speed limits... I still think a lot of them are there because it makes the jurisdiction money. (Ok, a lot of the speed limits in Germany are the same)

[@zknarc]

I can't wait to see Thomas try and drift this thing with the steering issues once there is a track mode

[@kevinmedina6971]

Thank you for finally talking about its handling and not some stragiht line speed that isnt necessary

[@daryanghandehari6313]

Straight line speed is very damn important gtfoh

[@shrimpshrubbery7664]

@@daryanghandehari6313 spotted the tesla shill. 0-60 isnt everything.

[@tavarish]

fantastic review

[@swift4657]

With its level of breaking it will be no time before theres a crashed one for you

[@makatron]

@@swift4657 half burned of course

[@wileecoyote5749]

@@swift4657 all cars break over time except Toyota

[@matthewking5612]

Shame about Der Voss Hat Gatecrasher

[@dontsub2me441]

Clout chaser

[@2snailz135]

Good review. I have a Plaid, took it to the dragstrip 3 days after delivery back in June. Had to really stand on the brakes after the traps to get it slowed down. The warning/criticism of the brakes is spot on. Also have taken 3 road trips, one of them 2600 miles, and it's a master at that endeavor.

[@kraenk12]

Well every car does that on road trips.

[@2snailz135]

@@kraenk12 ...every car is comfortable, quiet, reliable and has instant, massive power everywhere, anytime on road trips?? Nope.

[@Cloudkiller01]

@@Jgift_9x that’s literally not a thing anymore.

[@dfx0001]

@@Jgift_9x The Superchargers are quite fast actually. The Plaid can charge approximately 200 miles of range in just over 15 mins.

[@BilldalSWE]

@@2snailz135 Every other EV in that price range is. In fact the EQS is on another planet in terms of ride quality, noice levels and comfort. If you want to trade all those things for 2 seconds faster 0-60 time as well as a better infotainmentsystem then thats fine. But at least be honest about it.

[@MrFumic]

Discovered you guys just today. I must say, i enjoy every single review. You are so refreshing and unique. Just wonderful. Cheers from Poland

[@andRwhoo]

"Today we want to figure out what it's like when you actually push this thing.. and more importantly we want to figure out what a teraflop even is" 😄🤣

[@Xenon0000000000001]

Having touch sensitive buttons for the indicators has got to be a pain if you live anywhere with lots of roundabouts. As soon as your steering wheel is upside-down you've got no chance.

[@willkaufman8208]

That’s very true I didn’t really think about having to click it with turning like if u have to turn right then immediately left

[@braedenblack6116]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it comes to mind. New and or different isn’t always better.

[@pilotdog68]

@@braedenblack6116 especially when it comes to safety equipment people have to use multiple times a day. It should work exactly as people expect it work.

[@willkaufman8208]

@@braedenblack6116 I disagree with this normally but with a steering wheel for sure

[@Keldrickdickeyofficial]

You use your turn signals in roundabouts?

[@mikealanzo]

Owner: "So, no brakes then?" Tesla: "Yes"

[@oldrrocr]

just like my old Pontiac...

[@mikealanzo]

@@oldrrocr hehehehe :) or any other small car from 80's to mid 90's ... like my Dayhatsu Charade .... :)

[@EugenioPicado]

Would be cool to see some numbers of braking zones 200-0 Tesla vs blackwing vs m5 Or even a 0-200-0

[@jim-lu7il]

Three months I have been driving the plaid and I know he is afraid of the car. My first month I had fear of the acceleration. And you should. Around the track here I have learned to trust the traction in corners. During his test drive he would decelerate when in fact you should power thru the corners. That is hard to do when you have too much fear. Breaking issue is related to forward momentum that exist after you stop accelerating. Inertia is the sum of momentum and mass. And the paid has a lot of mass and acceleration which takes time to understand the timing on corners and breaking distance. I have never had the plaid break traction in a corner. Then again I don't break in corners I accelerate to hold in my corners. If the plaid was a rear wheel drive only then this technic wouldn't apply. Plaid is not a track car. Still very impressive.

[@vafan13]

Even ignoring the other areas they could and should have improved, it's mind boggling that they didn't bother to put sufficient brakes on the car. I don't think Brembo is hard to get a hold of.

[@repCanada]

I believe they have a track pack with upgraded brakes, wheels, tires, front splitter and active rear spoiler in the works

[@DeeKay1911]

The model 3 actually use brakes from Brembo I think. Don’t know about this though

[@vafan13]

@@DeeKay1911 yes I believe Brembo is the OEM supplier. They also make the majority of performance brakes (calipers) used on high performance cars and could easily have supplied such brakes for this if Tesla bothered to ask. Heck, I think Brembo already makes a BBK for the Model S as an aftermarket kit.

[@vafan13]

@@repCanada should be awesome. Car should have had better brakes standard. At minimum for safety to balance out a 1000hp 5k lbs car. I know it shouldn't matter for legal driving, but neither should 1000hp.

[@BrandoDrum]

With 1200 hp of electric motor you'd think there's more than a set of brembos worth of regenerative braking resistance to work with. I find tesla to be a terrible choice of car given the other evs coming to market. Save the charging network, I think tesla might struggle for a few years

[@killeralltires]

The opening yoke really got me laughing

[@deuteriummeridian8998]

It steering me up right now!

[@cyberkeys6642]

I see what you did there😂😌

[@coosh11]

"Steering wheel is fine, I have no issue with it at all!" 8:44 in quick turn he looses his grip on the wheel.. LOL

[@InFAMOUSPS4_19]

Floating point operations are circuits in a processor that calculate numbers with decimals or exponents.

[@christianm1533]

I've almost never seen a chassi look so uncomfortable with itself at the limit. Damn that is downright dangerous.

[@vmkrishnareddytumati3406]

I hope Manufacturers recognize you more and give their cars during the car's release

[@Dyltheboy]

They don’t want that-especially Tesla-because they’re honest. I’d rather them stay honest and take a bit to review cars, then get cars and lie.

[@hamzamoulki6851]

you guys are amazing funny, creative, innovative and yours constructive criticism is objectively true keep up the good work

[@pkincy]

Grat car with a glaring weakness....that Yoke! They have released a big brake kit to fix the whoa part and upgraded the suspension tuning so it handles well, but damn that Yoke!

[@tamdinh6825]

I'm watching from Australia and I swear you guys release videos just as I go to bed! Probably not the best for a good nights rest but it's certainly entertaining - love the review!

[@Dizastermaster.]

I just woke up

[@evildrizzt1]

@@Dizastermaster. same here,lol. I’m in Phoenix, Arizona

[@Dizastermaster.]

@@evildrizzt1 I'm outside of Atlanta, Georgia haha

[@joep4224]

Me too - BNE

[@TML34]

I think the same thing when a new Skid Factory video pops up. 🇨🇦😀

[@prafa]

"Gas prices are a fortune in North America" *cries in Romania where a litre of gasoline costs almost 2 dollars and the medium salary is 10 times lower*

[@daniell5238]

Cries in Brazilian too. Gas is extremely cheep in north America comparing to third world countries.

[@TML34]

Costs me 1.70/litre for premium here in Canada. We’re all getting screwed by BIG OIL! 😅

[@daniell5238]

@@TML34 I wish I could get for that price! Hahaha

[@Mike.W.Dasher]

@@TML34 Or taxes?

[@TML34]

@@Mike.W.Dasher yeah, that too.

[@MrRadicalMoves]

These things have regenerative braking right? Is it possible that they (for track mode or something) could amp up the regen to "simulate" much more aggressive brakes? I am only wondering/speculating... I have no idea if they could actually do this. Perhaps they are already on the max regen that the batteries can handle.

[@lightweighth2609]

"I am not being dramatic" proceeds to slap steering wheel and flail the steering wheel left and right through a corner and breath abnormally. Drama.....QUEEN.

[@m.p.8440]

Glad James remembers the day he got his first kiss.... 😂

[@jumbowana]

Last week isn't too far gone

[@freakingamer2532]

@@frederickvondinkerberg7721 r/cursedcomment

[@joelspaulding5964]

Only of anything is always quite memorable.

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

The kicker: it was with Thomas.

[@kostasg7109]

If he had gotten laid, he would have remembered the first time he had sex. In other words poor guy is still a Virgin:).

[@Shift4g]

It's a car made to appeal to the one metric non-car enthusiasts can comprehend easily which is the sensation of acceleration. It's a tech company that designed something for tech enthusiasts.

[@SouthParkStudio]

Long story short: The car is for tech enthusiasts - not car enthusiasts.

[@SouthParkStudio]

Update your comment with my summarization and you’ll get more like daddy

[@rahuldasmajumder5121]

Exactly

[@Teslapromo103]

Exactly.

[@TheM0joDoj0]

It's a car made to appeal to the one metric teenage boys think will get them to second base. Now if Elon can only get the Plaid to land a kickflip in the HS parking lot it will be unstoppable.

[@jimschauer37]

When I was in high school I was instructed to place my hands in the 10 and 2 o'clock positions on the steering wheel. Elon Musk has made that impossible!

[@ajman098]

The quality of your videos lately is stunning

[@CruiseControl1]

After years of watching I just now realized that Throttle House has the same initials as Thomas Holland.

[@jfletcher1029]

And I just realized he’s spider man! No joke.

[@spencerh1803]

And Tim hortons

[@SoNiK192]

LOL noticed that too because of the font on his helmet. I'ts exactly the same as in the Throttle House Logo..

[@Kevzaz]

And Tom Hanks

[@CruiseControl1]

@@SoNiK192 That's when I noticed it, all these years I never payed attention until the helmet.

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

This car needs carbon ceramics like I need oxygen. Why would they make it this fast and it stops like a tractor trailer without exhaust breaking?

[@badema2638]

Thats track package and it will come soon probably

[@GrandmasterFU666]

Tesla is all about keeping the hype going and its doing that extremely well. I driven a model 3 performance and I was impressed with the acceleration other then that it feels cheap.

[@badema2638]

@@GrandmasterFU666 it also has great Software and charging autopilot and so on so just making build quality even better than now will put tesla over everyone imo

[@bcc5701]

@@badema2638 if they improve build quality. They don’t seem to be doing much. I’ve been test driving each new model since Tesla literally calls me constantly to let me know they have the new whatever to come check it out. Really cool to drive but quality is not there.

[@piobu5357]

carbon ceramics just help with brake fade on the track, so not something that many Plaid owners will need. This car needs bigger discs, bigger pads, and 6-8 piston brakes, just to be safe on the streets. If you're tracking it, for some reason, than sure, go for the ceramics.

[@creepyypaper1438]

There was a guy at my local drag strip a couple weekends ago in a model s performance that had a gutted interior. He was absolutely destroying tubbed out big blocks with nitrous and twin turbo small blocks with impunity.

[@oskarrabelius7384]

Pretty pleas do a new test with the upgraded brakes and track mode! :D I love the mindboggling power of this car!

[@nitish.anand99]

You know he is serious if his wipers turned on while breaking.

[@captainamerica9353]

Nitish Anand , that would be "while braking". You can thank me later.

[@minoth]

"Please don't take it to the track..." "...Okay, the lap time" 😂

[@kmanthe_one_and_only3167]

Can you review the new track mode now that it's out? They also have carbon ceramics for the plaid for 20k. They also made the regen work in conjunction with the brakes to slow it down.

[@thangluongquang2826]

I can't believe I have lived to see the day when a 1000 HP car stock doesn't cost a few million dollars. Not to mention it's also much more practical than all the 2 door coupe out there

[@wheezzl]

According to what I've seen in other videos, the charging level isn't really an issue with this car when it comes to performance. Yours is the first video I've seen that mentions the horrible brakes, thanks for that!

[@aurelian1]

This review makes me think the Model 3 Performance (or a Porsche Taycan) is a much better pick if you intend to go around twisty bits in an EV. Just that bit more confidence-inspiring.

[@ifreebasecocaine]

Indeed. Im taking the Porsche any day.

[@thebrandonw2742]

Agreed. I rock the M3P and it’s incredibly fun. I’ve never driven the S plaid, but I drove a P100D once, when they gave me one as a loaner, and absolutely hated driving that big ass boat of a car. Repeat, hated it. I wouldn’t buy the Porsche simply because it’s inferior in all the categories that matter, and way too expensive for that to be the case.

[@curtiswilson3569]

I wouldn't put any tesla in the "twisty bits", the Porsche and the Mustang Mach-e GT are better suited by far.

[@hagestad]

@@curtiswilson3569 Mach-e overheats within 4 min

[@curtiswilson3569]

@@hagestad Not true at all. As an owner of many cars, including one, I can tell you that does not happen to me.

[@Steph.98114]

I hope telsa fixes these issues quickly, considering how quickly they are able to change stuff I wouldn't be surprised if in 6 months they will have fixed breaking and power steering.

[@g.dubyou6263]

The brakes don’t trouble me as much as the steering does. Unplugged Performance makes carbon ceramics for this. The steering isn’t something you can upgrade, it’s a design issue.

[@MrPPunch69]

You don't need a steering wheel in a car that runs only straight.

[@julien42230]

Take a look at this car on the Nürburgring... 🤫

[@emmanuelperrina6105]

@@julien42230 so?

[@RPYMCMB]

Lol, Facts.

[@timyarrow8844]

The stock Plaid has the EV course record at Nurburgring....kinda the definition of not straight. Besting all comers including the Porsche Taycan Turbo? Ummmmm......yeah.

[@RPYMCMB]

@@julien42230 Yes, on the Nurburgring…they brought out the right mechanics to help it actually idk…Turn😏. You can die on the Nurburgring without the proper brakes. I promise you this exact car would crash on the Nurburgring if you are tying to break a speed record.

[@goneracing1646]

I've just gone (5 days ago) from an M2 to a Model 3 performance. The acceleration is a brutal, merciless experience. You are the absolute king of the traffic light GP. Anything that even has a chance has to to turn up with launch mode engaged and in full attack, while this terminator disguised as a fridge on wheels is always ready to go. After 12 hours of ownership I had to put it in chill because it was making me feel sick, and it still felt faster than the M2. But it absolutely wasn't as much fun. The speed feels almost painful, which is a weird thing to say. It's playful and likes to move (with appropriate settings) but the mass, tires and suspension just aren't there yet, like 8/10ths.

[@officialyasir]

How’s the steering feel in the model 3 compared to the m2?

[@ynot1935]

Plus no engine noises. They spoke about the LFA and it's special sounds, so that is a significant factor in our driving experiences.

[@carsonj1]

And the problem is ?

[@JackMott]

@@officialyasir the model 3 steering feels good. its heavy but cg is low. suspension is decent, it was the BStock autocross champ against cars like the m2 before they kicked it out of the class.

[@officialyasir]

@@JackMott nice! Thanks

[@tyrellchibvongodze3566]

You guys are hilarious. I call you the naughty twins! The crazy opening sequences! And the quirky comments. Love The Matrix Kung Fu analogy. Suspension entering cheetah stance!

[@peterdoggart6825]

Would be great to see what the lap time is with Track Mode and the upgraded Carbon ceramic brake kit.

[@stangmatt66]

“It’s 1000 horsepower and the brakes of a Camry” 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidyang8516]

Nice to meet you here

[@cjpixel]

Thomas - you are the first one to explain what is being seeing in the plaid Nurburgring video - the driver has to be super active with the steering and looks like they are fighting it in a way not seen with other cars on that course. My model 3 doesn’t like to pushed to the limit either, but it’s handling is still “ok”. I think it’s under-braked too.

[@stubones]

Its a family sedan, its not a track car. People need to grow up and drive it the way its intended.

[@VoxelLoop]

Randy Pobst, who drove the Unplugged Performance Plaid at Pikes Peak this year actually put the steering in 'Comfort' mode as he said it made turning easier as the power steering was stronger. :)

[@jsrogers22]

@@stubones grow up and ignore the 1000+ horsepower yeah okay

[@cjpixel]

@@stubones well maybe……. But Tesla went out of the way to highlight and promot that Nurburgring run, plaid has a specific “cheetah” mode (this indicates clear intent beyond “family sedan”, etc. So I think it’s fair game for any criticism as a performance car.

[@aussie2uGA]

I’m curious why the Brembo brakes are not as capable as they are on other makes?

[@nicholaslever-naylor8315]

I did a track day in a V8 Supercar and the instructor reccomended 10 and 2 as the best for quick responsive car control and I’ve been 10 and 2 ever since so that yoke would drive me crazy.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

In 2012 we had Hurricane Sandy. I spent at least 10 hours in total having to wait on gas. I thought to myself: If I had a Tesla, I'd be charging at home. Then we had Russia v Ukraine send gas prices through the roof. $5. $6... $7. My Jeep SRT and Dodge Charger Hellcat were getting 10 mpg. Well now, in 2024, I have a Cadillac Lyriq AWD Luxury 3 that drives itself. It's outside my house charging RIGHT NOW in fact. EV is the future. When Tesla opens the Supercharger network to other vehicles and adds CCS plugs, it's gonna be awesome.

[@activat0rz]

That steering "wheel" looks dangerous af in urgent situations

[@makatron]

It is! There's a reason why it's a circle and then Elon overhyped this over what actually makes more sense but he knows his fans would defend him no matter what.

[@rewik7066]

it would make sense if its rotation was limited to 120 degrees each direction probably. And from what I've seen it's at least 450 degrees (1 and a quarter turn) each direction, and for example 270 degrees while turning left on a junction (even more if turning right because it is tighter then). So yeah, Tesla reinvented the wheel and they've done it poorly to say the least.

[@Mercifulkingdom]

@@TN-jb4jk you a god damn lie

[@MrRJC1991]

I think the Model S Plaid will be seeing a lot of drag strips, they will not be tracking those cars lol

[@hassn2279]

What an advertising 👏 Even he hit the break by 2 feet 😂😂

[@neeljavia2965]

The level of built quality of the plaid varies a lot. You seems to have got a near perfect built. Doug demuro got a horrendous one.

[@Joseph-xj4ex]

Tesla and quality don't mix.

[@maxl7827]

All the plaids are great

[@neeljavia2965]

@@Joseph-xj4ex These guys seems to have got a proper one.

[@finalcoat415]

Been waiting for you guys to review this car! Awesome review like always! Keep up the good work! Very entertaining content!

[@anthonyschroeder521]

Great review guys, I do wish you had talked a bit about the experience in the rear (and how that may/did change since your memory of the last one) given this is that big 4 door liftback. Anywho! great stuff.

[@feedme100timesover]

Interesting to hear you talk about the brakes, first reviews to do that, thank you

[@Clickumentary]

Absolutely loved the steering wheel mod! 😂☺️😆

[@JohnJohnson-xs3ir]

I love the quality of your videos! I’m so glad you guys go the extra mile with editing, writing and filming! It doesn’t go unnoticed!

[@jamo8896]

Wow. That is a great review. As a Tesla fan but also a car guy it was interesting to see the lap time and how dangerously underbraked it is and other issues it has. Thanks for uploading an unbiased review of the car.

[@VoxelLoop]

Unfortunately the Model 3 Performance largely suffers the same fate, though the brakes in the Model S Plaid are probably the same even though it's heavier and going to be at higher speeds. (Wouldn't be surprised at all if they're the same part) At the end of the day... It's like radiators in street cars right? If you try to race most street cars they just end up overheating, as they only fitted a radiator designed for driving it fast on the road occasionally, not constantly at the limit on the track. I see the Plaid's brakes being the same deal, they're fine for the street, but you'd upgrade them for a track just like how you'd upgrade a radiator.

[@jamo8896]

@@VoxelLoop Precisely mate. Model 3 Performance, although it's a car that isn't top of the line by Tesla, has its own track mode and track package that includes Zero G rims and also upgraded brakes for the track. Plaid has no track mode, no track package and terrible brakes. I also would not be surprised if the Plaid had the exact same brakes as this car.

[@VoxelLoop]

@@jamo8896 Plaid should be getting a proper track package. They've been testing active aero very recently and its been in the parts catalog for a long time. :) I imagine upgraded brakes and different brake fluid would come as part of that too.

[@jamo8896]

@@VoxelLoop Yep.

[@yo-no9879]

What's more stupid is that the Plaid that set the nurburgring lap time had brake, suspension, and even steering wheel upgrades. They should've just put that stuff on the road going model.

[@Losang8]

Finally a more rounded test! We entered an era of evaluating cars only by drag races, as if we’d drive them just in straight lines, not in cities, country roads, mountain roads etc. Imagine how idiotic a society must be to have trendsetting cars valued +$100k with accelerations sub 2 seconds (that one can never really use nor there is a need for it), that corner badly, and brake insufficiently. Still, it tickles me to buy one. We’re lost, people. Drugged. Junkies. Blinded by the glitter of abundance.

[@wardencobb7442]

Gotta say... I think using the screens instead of a few extra buttons and levers would get really old very quickly. At the very least: on/off volume dial in the screen, a normal indicator and a gear shift/park brake.

[@ZesPak]

I agree on the gear /indicator stalk, but why volume? Isn't a dial on the steering wheel a lot more convenient?

[@joep4224]

I love watching the number of subscribers jump every episode. Hoping 2 mil is only a matter of a few short months at most.

[@CED99]

2 Mill for Christmas!

[@j.a.vzlaib1170]

The editing of this is next level from KZbin videos. Karston “the legend” #letkarstonspeak

[@gatzngas2138]

Using the same b-roll clip 3 times in 45 seconds is next level?

[@davesutherland1864]

Glad to see someone did a review that tested a Tesla on something other than a drag strip. I was also surprised to hear that the track performance suffered on a battery that was about 50% depleted. I would expect an ICE car to perform the same until it is about to run out of gas. Is that not true? If you engineer the power out of the battery correctly you should be able to make the allowable power the same over the full range of charge until you are at a very low state of charge. That, however, may take one or two tenths of a second off the full charge quarter mile….

[@TEAMSTEAM4LIFE]

The issue is it’s bad for the long term longevity to let it go full tilt on a depleted battery.

[@davesutherland1864]

@@TEAMSTEAM4LIFE 50% is hardly depleted! Car manufacturers ensure batteries, especially those in the first 70% of battery life, have a reserve you can not use at the low end of the charge so you can’t fully deplete the battery. Just seems to me they are squeezing out a bit of performance at the top end of the battery at the expense of anything less than a full charge.

[@mvc2177]

No car is perfect. Nonetheless, I am still getting one of these.

[@markb1935]

James‘s reaction to the steering wheel 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@rxs87]

An mx5 is still more Fun hands down

[@CaptainFordo21]

@@frederickvondinkerberg7721 no, doesnt fit in the trunk. Been there done that.

[@davidyang8516]

Nice to meet you here

[@cloudyview]

That timed lap looked terrifying 🤣

[@neil5611]

I enjoyed this video very much. The best part was Thomas hitting the track but it was so weird because there was no screaming motor, downshifts, turbo's.....just a little cabin air and slightly screechy tires. TESLA