> Tesla Model S Plaid spied at The Ring
> Most powerful Tesla on sale goes for Ring record
> Fastest four-door currently the Jaguar XE Project 8
> Model S Plaid on sale now in the UK from £118,980
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid: what is it?
The Tesla Model S Plaid is the most powerful and hence fastest model Tesla makes. There was talk of a Plaid+ model above this, but Tesla owner Elon Musk has now decided that was unnecessary.
Tesla has already made noises about going for a Ring record, where it thinks it'll easily outgun cars like the Porsche Taycan. The record for a four-door car is currently with the Jaguar XE Project 8 at 7min 18.361 seconds.
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid: what is it powered by?
According to Tesla, the Plaid's three electric motors produce a combined 1020hp, it'll crack 0-60mph in less than 3.0 seconds and go on to 200mph. Take things easy and it'll go 396 miles on a full charge too.
Another insane stat is that tesla thinks the Plaid will be able to cover a 1/4 mile sprint in just 9.23 seconds.
The Plaid comes with a 100kWh battery pack that will accept up to 250kW charging speeds.
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid: when will it be on sale?
The Model S Plaid is on sale in the UK now, but the first deliveries are estimated to be made in the UK at the end of 2022.
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid: how much will it cost?
Tesla has already released prices for the Model S Plaid. It costs from £118,980, although upgraded paint costs up to £2500, new wheels up to £4400, a different interior £2000 and Tesla's full Autopilot is £6800.
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