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Weird This Tesla Model S Plaid Drove Underwater, Lived To Tell The Tale

This Tesla Model S Plaid Drove Underwater, Lived To Tell The Tale

After a failed first try, YouTuber "Chillin' with Chet" added 7,000 pounds of weight to the $130K EV to prevent it from floating.
By Dan Mihalascu 19m ago
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Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid To Make "Jay Leno's Garage" TV Debut Nov. 10

Tesla Model S Plaid To Make "Jay Leno's Garage" TV Debut Nov. 10

The episode will detail Jay Leno's successful attempt to set a production car 1/4-mile record.
By Dan Mihalascu 21h ago
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Manufacturing / Production US: Tesla Estimated Delivery Times Extend To Up To 11 Months

US: Tesla Estimated Delivery Times Extend To Up To 11 Months

The entry-level Tesla Model 3 requires some 10 months of waiting (7 months with 19" wheel option).
By Mark Kane 16 October 2021
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Spy Shots Tesla Model S With Active Wing Spotted - Is It The Plaid+?

Tesla Model S With Active Wing Spotted - Is It The Plaid+?

Tesla announced to the world that the Plaid+ was not going to happen, so this prototype is unexpected.
By Andrei Nedelea 15 October 2021
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Industry See The Tesla Plaid's Dual-Motor Rear Drive Unit

See The Tesla Plaid's Dual-Motor Rear Drive Unit

It has a lot in common with the Model 3's drive unit.
By Mark Kane 14 October 2021
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Awards Tesla Dominates 2021 American-Made Index, 4 Cars Make The Top 10

Tesla Dominates 2021 American-Made Index, 4 Cars Make The Top 10

EV maker has the highest average total domestic content at 81 percent, according to Kogod's Made in America ranking.
By Dan Mihalascu 14 October 2021
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Repair / Maintenance How Does A 2013 Tesla Model S Fare After 350,000 Km?

How Does A 2013 Tesla Model S Fare After 350,000 Km?

This eight year-old Model S was bought in the Netherlands and has now clocked up an impressive number of miles, 200,000 of them.
By Andrei Nedelea 14 October 2021
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Battery Tech Watch Tesla Model S Plaid's Battery Get Opened And Described

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid's Battery Get Opened And Described

It has a lot of similarities to Tesla Model 3/Model Y's battery, despite using a smaller battery cell format.
By Mark Kane 13 October 2021
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Battery Tech See Tesla Model S Plaid's New Battery Pack Exposed

See Tesla Model S Plaid's New Battery Pack Exposed

It appears that there are five large modules, consisting of 1865-type cylindrical cells.
By Mark Kane 11 October 2021
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Races and Chases Tesla Plaid Slays 1,000-HP Lamborghini And C8 Corvette

Tesla Plaid Slays 1,000-HP Lamborghini And C8 Corvette

It's going to take more than "just" 1,000 hp to beat a Plaid.
By Michael Cantu 09 October 2021
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Races and Chases How Can A Lamborghini Huracan Evo Lose So Badly In A Drag Race?

How Can A Lamborghini Huracan Evo Lose So Badly In A Drag Race?

Is this why Lamborghini has decided to electrify all its models by 2024?
By Dan Mihalascu 08 October 2021
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Manufacturing / Production Tesla Extends Delivery Times For All Cars, But Not All Versions

Tesla Extends Delivery Times For All Cars, But Not All Versions

The entry-level Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is now $2,000 more expensive and if ordered now, it will arrive in April.
By Mark Kane 06 October 2021
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Sales Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q3 2021

Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q3 2021

New records and an annualized rate close to 1 million electric cars.
By Mark Kane 04 October 2021
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Races and Chases Tesla Model S Vs Mercedes S-Class: Race Of The Family Sedans

Tesla Model S Vs Mercedes S-Class: Race Of The Family Sedans

It's an epic display of old powertrain tech versus new.
By Steven Loveday 04 October 2021
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Design Marques Brownlee Now Loves The Yoke, Would Not Switch To Normal Wheel

Marques Brownlee Now Loves The Yoke, Would Not Switch To Normal Wheel

After describing the yoke as the Tesla Model S Plaid's one big flaw, now the tech reviewer would not go back to a steering wheel.
By Dan Mihalascu 04 October 2021
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05:59 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid Destroys Aventador SVJ In Half Mile Drag Race

Tesla Model S Plaid Destroys Aventador SVJ In Half Mile Drag Race

The Model S Plaid proves it can compete against one of the world’s fastest supercars beyond 60 mph.
By Ben O'Hare 02 October 2021
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China Tesla Loses Appeal Related To Used Model S Fraud Case In China

Tesla Loses Appeal Related To Used Model S Fraud Case In China

Tesla has faced many issues in China, and losing this appeal certainly doesn't help.
By Steven Loveday 01 October 2021
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Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid Launching Sans Traction Control Is Just Mad

Tesla Model S Plaid Launching Sans Traction Control Is Just Mad

With full unrestricted torque going to all four tires, this particular Plaid is a beast.
By Andrei Nedelea 30 September 2021
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Races and Chases Tesla Plaid Gets Into Crazy Fight With 1,000-HP McLaren 720S

Tesla Plaid Gets Into Crazy Fight With 1,000-HP McLaren 720S

Since this drag race is part of Hoonigan's "This vs That" series, you know fun is guaranteed.
By Dan Mihalascu 29 September 2021
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China Tesla China Sues Model S Owner For $780K In Defamation Trial

Tesla China Sues Model S Owner For $780K In Defamation Trial

The man continued to bad-mouth Tesla even though he had recently received $155,000 from the EV maker after winning a separate lawsuit.
By Dan Mihalascu 28 September 2021
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Races and Chases Pro Driver Has Yoke-Related Issues Drifting Tesla Model S Plaid

Pro Driver Has Yoke-Related Issues Drifting Tesla Model S Plaid

The new Plaid sedan is eager to slide its tail out, but controlling the slide with the yoke isn’t ideal.
By Andrei Nedelea 28 September 2021
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Battery Tech Old 2013 Tesla Model S Vampire Drain Almost Doubled

Old 2013 Tesla Model S Vampire Drain Almost Doubled

The battery capacity degradation was quite good, but the vampire drain appears bigger than it should.
By Mark Kane 27 September 2021
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Industry This Tesla Plaid Owner Calls The Build Quality Trash, Do You Agree?

This Tesla Plaid Owner Calls The Build Quality Trash, Do You Agree?

Is he being nitpicky or reasonable?
By Michael Cantu 23 September 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Beware: Older Tesla Model S Motor Might Fail If Driven In Rain

Beware: Older Tesla Model S Motor Might Fail If Driven In Rain

And Tesla doesn't seem to want to honor the 8-year motor warranty either.
By Eric Loveday 22 September 2021
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