2024 Tesla Model S Plaid - The 1021bhp Saloon Review, UK Road Trip!

[@borinvlogs]

The real strength of this car is not even the ability to get from 0-60, but what happens after that. 100-200 in 3.9s which puts this car in a completely different league.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Agreed! Sadly it isn’t something I was able to showcase

[@Instant_Torque]

@@GoksCarLounge You guys don't have Mexican highways in UK like we have in the US? 🤣🤣

[@trrc9276]

True... when you overtake other cars its so insane

[@barygol]

And why would anyone want that for a daily driver? What's next? A formula 1 for a daily?

[@trrc9276]

@barygol a dragster

[@greg_289]

I've just bought a Model X Plaid in the UK from Tesla - it's awesome!

[@GoksCarLounge]

Congrats! Didn’t know they did the X in Plaid!

[@greg_289]

@ thanks! 0-60 in 2.5 secs and seats 6 people, it’s nuts 😂 Steering wheel is on the wrong side like the S but I’ll deal with it! I had an S previously, was excellent.

[@greg_289]

@ video is excellent btw 👌

[@GoksCarLounge]

Thank you Greg! Appreciate it... It was easier to get used to the LHD than the girth of the Model S haha!

[@CanisoGaming]

@@GoksCarLounge they did, & again it's "the fastest" SUV on the road 💀

[@TheXude]

That comparison between the GT and the MSP was brilliant. Well done sir.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Thank you! Thanks for watching

[@p3dtesla118]

The Plaid is the best car ever in every way !!!

[@GoksCarLounge]

haha bit of a stretch but I get the appeal

[@JoeLoweChallenges]

Awesome video Gok!

[@GoksCarLounge]

Thanks Joe.

[@fhangorn]

superb car

[@fhangorn]

We have a model Y LR for the family, and when we look for a car to replace it we end up at model X. There is no comparison to a Tesla.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Hard to ignore and by all accounts… decent car!

[@aleshaevans447]

This is FANTASTIC. Let’s go to Gilks?

[@GoksCarLounge]

Lil G would love it!

[@ozaygoztas8333]

Very good explanation loved it gok I just love your videos keep it up!!

[@GoksCarLounge]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bendungee1669]

4:51 You must have an early 2024 version, because the horn is been back, I think since February people noticed it in the USA, in the center and not a button anymore. Also, the horn symbol is video symbol, improved material to address the peeling and not capacitive controls now physical buttons on steering wheel.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Least they listen then :) thanks for watching

[@sorka95032]

My earlier 2024 S Plaid has the airbag horn. I got mine the first week they released the 2024 S which was early February.

[@bendungee1669]

@ Am I across the pond from you? When did the UK get the new MS P?

[@TAD-9]

If the horn aint on the steering wheel then this isnt a 2024 model. They brought this back. Love the video btw!

[@GoksCarLounge]

Thank you! :)) appreciate that

[@necatiozbay5772]

Good Job Gok - a little different to the usual stuff on here :)

[@GoksCarLounge]

More to come! 😎

[@Vee2711]

I can’t believe that they don’t make these RHD. So many people would get the Model S, including myself.

[@ElMistroFeroz]

It makes much more sense for steering wheels to be on the left. Most people are right handed, which means you'll have your dominant hand always available to lay the smackdown on passengers that misbehave.

[@sorka95032]

All 2024 S's have the airbag horn. The one you're testing is 2022 to 2023 (not 2021 since the badge was different and said PLAID instead of the graphic).

[@pepperbrookes013]

Great video, slightly different performance to my little 34hp Renault 4, was great to meet and chat cars. If you want to try my 4 give me a shout.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Hello mate! Nice to hear from you! Had to get the car, the pooch and the shopping list in! 😂 thank you for the offer I’m sure I’ll find something to do with it!

[@ayhemfn2925]

On the motorway you should use the autopilot, great feature & much smoother compared to other car manufacturers, can drive hours on end feeling like you're being driven

[@GoksCarLounge]

I tried it but anytime I went to correct it, it switched it off… but when it did work it was very good!

[@foam27]

Nah, FSD is way better than autopilot.

[@ayhemfn2925]

@@GoksCarLounge That's normal, it allows you to take over if you want, once you are then ready to allow autopilot to take control again, pull down the stalk twice and you are back to being chauffeured

[@Jannik_1020]

With the new stearing wheel the horn is back where it belongs 😉

[@GoksCarLounge]

Haha good! How will I let people know I am ragi…I mean, make them aware of dangers.

[@foam27]

@@Jannik_1020 the horn is in the same place on the new yokes as well

[@alanrutland4424]

I find it incredible that a company that only makes 4 cars (ignore cyber truck) that they decided there is NO worth in making a right hand drive version of S and X. Simply staggering. UK, Australia, Japan, India Thailand. Great review though, even though no one will actually drive one on the uk.

[@GoksCarLounge]

@@alanrutland4424 thanks Alan! Who knows… there’s 2 ways of operating in this industry. The normal way, and what Tesla do 🤣

[@benedictmarshall7031]

If I ever bother to buy a car again (highly unlikely as I love public transport in Tokyo), I wouldn’t want a huge info screen. It’s distracting. All I need is basic information. I don’t need a constantly scrolling map either. Simply show projected arrows on the windscreen (in combination with speech assistance if needed). Personally, I think all the set-up controls etc. could be put on a smartphone app. The rest could be voice-activated.

[@quincylinder9738]

i find it kinda wierd that the ai recorder thing is so big. I preordered the limitless pin a while back and it does similar stuff, records what you say (i want to use it to remember peoples names) and it clips magnetically to your shirt. Way smaller and more convenient imo. Cant wait till we get ar glasses!

[@GoksCarLounge]

The card one works well for me as it’s in my ridge wallet along with my license and bank cards. So it doesn’t feel like I’m carrying anything extra

[@quincylinder9738]

@ that’s fair and probably less easy to lose

[@SeaCaptBritRob]

5 star video but there was a big feature you didn't even mention so not sure why?? No mention of autonomous cruise control when you were on the motorway etc. My EQS drives itself on the motorway so I would have been really interested to know how much the model S puts the EQS to shame in that respect in the UK. That said, looking forward to more content & I've subscribed. Good stuff dude

[@GoksCarLounge]

Hey! Thank you so much for watching and the feedback :)) appreciate. Yes so… I did use it but I don’t get on with it. Probably user error (me) but partly because I haven’t had anyone show me but here is the experience I had… Turning on the cruise was fine and it would follow the car in front but it wasn’t steering. Then I managed to engage the steering pilot and it was steering. However anytime I wanted to add my input to correct a little it would then disengage it all. When I didn’t correct it it would tell me to put my hands on the wheel. Got a “strike” and a warning that if I did it 4 more times I would lose the FSD capabilities. Again I’m sure it was me doing something wrong so I left it out. I have driving assistance in my GLC and I find it more intuitive 😉

[@iCozzh]

I’d love to drive this, I own a model S Performance (the fastest RHD Tesla the UK has).

[@GoksCarLounge]

Probably quick enought to beat most cars on the UK roads!

[@iCozzh]

@ it is but lacks the top end, really tapers off after 120 which isnt the best for rolls

[@chrisbaddon6123]

How is the 60-0 braking. On a par with a transit van?

[@Heartfromsomewhere]

Like 2 meters worse than a Taycan Turbo GT from 100-0mph without track pack And pretty much better than the Taycan Turbo GT with a track pack

[@paulkersey6269]

Hello from the French Alps 🙂 Nice review, thanks. After my current Model 3 LR Boost lease ends next June, this S Plaid could replace it. I'm just concerned about the dimensions of the car and the accelerated wear of the inner shoulders of the rear tires: have you heard about it?

[@GoksCarLounge]

Bonjour! How’s the weather there? Yes size is a factor but regular Model S exist in the UK and more importantly in London. So if we can cope with it I think you’ll be fine. Haven’t heard about the tyre wear no…

[@paulkersey6269]

@GoksCarLounge Thanks for your answer. Snow arrived last 7th of Dec and light falls are occuring since.

[@GoksCarLounge]

No worries Paul… enjoy your Xmas in the snow :)

[@dpie4859]

It’s obviously personal preference, but I tried the Model S and found it a bit too large for my liking. The Model 3 that I own is more nimble. The new M3 is also more quiet than the Model S. Something I think is important.

[@GoksCarLounge]

I agree

[@ixxeon]

The issue is Tesla did not make a right hand drive version, so depreciation of this car will be pretty severe in the UK as fewer people will want to drive a left hand car over here. My wife and I were planning to upgrade our model S performance to this car but she won’t drive a left hand drive car. A couple of my Tesla buddies also cancelled their orders for the same reason. It’s a real shame. BTW did Tesla PIN lock you in chill mode ?

[@GoksCarLounge]

Nope, all the driving modes were unlocked.

[@surfrcali]

Appreciate the video, but seemed to be a lot of plugs throughout, had to fast forward.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Noted… thanks for watching

[@TeslaElonSpaceXFan]

Tesla ❤

[@pppscooby]

Don’t see many new S or X on the road, LHD must be a massive put off.

[@Shaggy12321]

The wind noise seems very loud in your interior video when driving? I went with an E-Tron myself, sacrificing some of the Tesla 'Performance' for the extra comfort and refinement it brings.

[@GoksCarLounge]

I think the mic is contributing to it but it was average… not the best but by no means bad either. That’s probably a logical choice though :) e trons look pretty nice

[@johnhadlow9345]

Horn is in the middle now whether it’s a yoke or not.

[@GoksCarLounge]

So I hear, good to know :)

[@johnhadlow9345]

@ there’s a camera button where the horn used to be. Most of the original yokes were changed out in Europe. The haptic feedback seems to have been improved too.

[@edc1569]

Why is the steering wheel on the wrong side?

[@GoksCarLounge]

The opposite of having it on the right side is having it on the wrong side.

[@foam27]

It's not, you're on the wrong side of the pond.🇺🇸

[@ashleyreid7113]

Aren’t they discontinued in the U.K.?

[@GoksCarLounge]

I believe so - came in limited numbers anyway but a few knocking about in the used car market 🙏🏻

[@davefitzpatrick4841]

@@ashleyreid7113 you can still order left hand drive models , don't know why you would, but it's still an option.

[@iKaGe01]

Why only lhd on the Plaid though!

[@GoksCarLounge]

Probably not worth the investment as it’s never going to be a big number seller. Like Bugattis only available as a left hander…

[@eugeneputin1858]

The shilling thoughhhh

[@tysonfinn1470]

A license to watch tv ? LMFAO.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Yep! 🙃

[@CapitanHarlockisback]

Let’s face it, the interior is not a 100k car’s interior.

[@Dark_Vader888]

⁠ Yet the performance exceeds that of almost any 400k hypercar while hauling a family of 5 and their suitcases in complete comfort.

[@CapitanHarlockisback]

@Dark_Vader888 So, why Tesla is dumping the S and X model?

[@GoksCarLounge]

Touché…

[@ShowMustG]

Exceeds in a very limited scenario, going around a bend, not so much.

[@dangosypethau]

just buy a right hand drive fiesta instead

[@ouethojlkjn]

These cars along with the likes of Taycans and big Beemers will only ever get bought as a company car fiddle in the UK. Then they depreciate like a stone on the 2nd hand car market as canny buyers know the savings the original buyer made initially. The the media says says "2nd hand EV prices are crashing - err no, normalising."

[@GoksCarLounge]

You're not wrong. Just not a topic I want to bring to reviews. Im more interested in the product as it will remain the case 5+ years from now. Whereas the market is always changing so god knows what the landscape will look like in 5 years time. Thanks for watching :)

[@foam27]

I can buy a used plaid for a $45k in the US right now.

[@pacpern9988]

There is no leather

[@phughes4224]

Can't buy this car in the UK?

[@GoksCarLounge]

Yes you can 👍🏼 (think what ever is on the used car market however)

[@keeperjoy6378]

Tu peux laisser ta voix au lieu de l IA franchement

[@longslongprong]

Right Hand Drive version please Tesla.... FFS

[@GoksCarLounge]

maybe the next model... dunno

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

Its a 1021 whp...... there is no trans to lose power from.

[@paulj888]

Seems like a video of advertisements tbh .

[@GoksCarLounge]

It was an honest attempt at bringing some local businesses to light whilst traveling around parts of the UK... no sponsors. Just support. Take your feedback on board though, thanks for watching.

[@blazbohinc4964]

Lool he has 95% battery and is charging it.. what is wrong with you, I don’t even care if it’s for the video

[@GoksCarLounge]

maybe im charging it from 10% and its going past 95%? That shouldn't trigger you so much, I hope your day gets better.

[@waynedavies8130]

What an absolutely pointless vehicle.

[@ChosenMJ]

@waynedavies8130 Well a thousand horsepower is pointless but not the car itself. It drives just like any other car. Driving a one thousand horsepower gas powered car is ridiculously impractical.

[@barryblack7384]

You want to learn how to drive in your own lane!

[@GoksCarLounge]

Good, good. Let the hatred run deep. I love it.

[@TheXude]

Barry is triggered 😂😂😂

[@orashadow]

Unforunately, a lot of tesla youtubers cram so many ads into one video that I lose interest half way through.

[@GoksCarLounge]

Tesla KZbinrs 😂 Pay for KZbin premium if you are that annoyed.

[@orashadow]

@@GoksCarLounge I do but unfortunately the youtubers put them in the video too. You can't get around it lol

[@StevenHaggis]

Really really boring video.

[@GoksCarLounge]

@@StevenHaggis but you still watched it and took the time out to comment Steven. For that, I’m grateful. 💙

[@StevenHaggis]

@@GoksCarLounge I watched about 20 seconds and couldn't stand any more of your drony voice.

[@GoksCarLounge]

how do you know the video is boring? that’s ok, still clicked on it and you’re still here commenting. All helps. Thank you x

[@mattx4253]

It’s insane how Tesla can’t be bothered to make this in RHD when BMW can make the i5 and i7 plus all the other petrol versions also.

[@GoksCarLounge]

I think it’s a case of ROI. As in, they know they’re never going to sell enough volume to justify the development of a RHD for the UK market. (I’m assuming here)

[@NickWainwright6970]

@@mattx4253 that’s why there are losing billions

[@mattx4253]

@ if they priced it correctly they would. This has never been a 100k car. How they can make a model 3 in America and sell it for 30,000 USD but can’t get a S to the Uk for less than it’s ridiculous cost never made any sense to me. You can buy a BMW M5 for less than a model S. Makes no sense at all. The M5 is a better car all around.

[@mattx4253]

@ BMW made a profit of 12 billion euros globally in 2023

[@GoksCarLounge]

New M5 starts at £135k …