UPDATE: Did Tesla Stop Taking Orders For Model S Plaid+?

Plaid+ version is no longer selectable in Tesla's online design studio.

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Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

May 21, 2021 at 1:27pm ET

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Today, by the way of checking the prices of Tesla cars, we came across a strange thing. It seems that the Tesla Model S Plaid+ appears to be no longer selectable in Tesla's online design studio.

***UPDATE: We've been informed that an mail from Tesla to its stores yesterday advised that Plaid+ is "no longer an option for ordering," due to "long lead times." Tesla stores expect to begin deliveries of the "non-plus" Model S Plaid next month after the initial delivery event.

Once you hover the mouse over the top-of-the-line Plaid+ version (shown on a gray field), the cursor turns into a 'no entry' sign and it can't be selected.

Does it mean that Tesla is no longer taking orders/reservations for the Plaid+ version, which was already delayed until mid-2022, after a price bump in March?

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We know that the tri-motor Plaid version will be launched (after a delay) soon with the first customer deliveries on June 3. The dual-motor Long Range version will follow after that.

The main difference for the Plaid+ version is probably the battery, which is expected to provide a range of more than 520 miles (837 km), compared to 390 miles (628 km) in Plaid and 412 miles (663 km) in Long Range versions.

What do you think?

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It's difficult to say anything, but maybe the availability of the more energy-dense batteries for the Plaid+ are not yet ready for prime time? There might be other difficulties as well.

Model Base Price Dest. Charge Tax Credit Effective Price 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19" $79,990 +$1,200 N/A $81,190 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" $119,990 +$1,200 N/A $121,190 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid+ 19" $149,990 +$1,200 N/A $151,190

Model Drive Battery
(kWh) EPA
Range 0-60
mph
(sec) Top
Speed 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19" AWD 100* 412 mi*
(663 km) 3.1 155 mph
(249 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" AWD 100* 390 mi*
(628 km) 1.99 200 mph
(322 km/h) 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid+ 19" AWD 140* 520+ mi*
(837 km) <1.99 200 mph
(322 km/h)