Tesla continues to revolutionize the electric vehicle market. Several years ago it launched its flagship product, the Tesla Model S. A kind of electric saloon with great autonomy and more than enough features. It was later followed by the SUV, called the Model X, and later a more compact sedan, the Model 3.
The fact is that Elon Musk's firm has just presented the most important update of the Tesla Model S. It is now available and, then, we are going to review the most notable aspects. There are aesthetic changes, but also new versions and finishes. Draws attention above all the variant Tesla Model S Plaid, which raises power to 1.020 hp.
Tesla Model S plaid
Starting with the raw Model S Plaid, the Californian brand offers us this radical variant. It has a tri-motor mechanics with 1.020 CV of maximum performance. Thanks to its all-wheel drive, it is capable of transmitting all this energy to the asphalt very effectively. So much so that it can happen from 0 to 100 in just 2,1 seconds and cover the quarter mile in 9,2 seconds.
But the impressive data does not end there, since its maximum speed rises to 322 km/h, something to which not only its enormous power contributes, but also the low aerodynamic coefficient with 0,208 Cd. As if this were not enough, it achieves an estimated autonomy of 628 kilometers with a single recharge. When batteries need to be recharged, it can be done at a maximum power of 250 kW.
The price of this version goes up up to 119.990 euros. However, for those who want even more autonomy without losing these brutal benefits, there is an even higher variant. It is called Tesla Model S Plaid+, and it has a superior battery that increases autonomy up to 840 kilometers. Of course, all based on a checkbook, since they request 20.000 euros more. It is probably one of the most aspirational electric cars.
Other changes to the electric saloon
Leaving aside these improvements in benefits, it is worth mentioning the aesthetic changes. The interior is especially striking. In the images we can see the new steering wheel adopted by the model, with only half a rectangular hoop leaving the upper part free. It seems to be inspired by the steering wheel of KITT, the protagonist of Fantastic Ride.
For its part, in the center of the dashboard there is a new 17-inch landscape screen with a resolution of 2.200 x 1.300. Previously this screen had a vertical layout.
Tesla says he has ultra-bright, true-to-life colors, exceptional responsiveness, and tilt to the right. The dashboard appearance It also changes, with a more worked style but maintaining the characteristic minimalism.
To all this we must add the use of a new screen for the second row of seats, located in the transmission tunnel area.
El The price of the cheapest Tesla Model S is 89.990 euros. It has 663 kilometers of autonomy and 670 CV, being able to accelerate from 0 to 100 in 3,2 seconds and reaching a limited maximum speed of 250 km/h. I think that these are already sufficient benefits for most mortals...
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 1.020 cv
- Consumer goods 18,1 l / 100km
- Assessment 4.5