TESLA MODEL S PLAID: 0-60 AND ALL THE STATS THAT MATTER

Stealing headlines for over a decade now, the Tesla Model S is one of the better-known and most successful electric vehicles ever produced. Initially, the model was marketed as a luxury executive-level car for families and professionals, but in recent years, it's taken on a more menacing yet playful approach. The 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid is just about the most capable car available on the market right now, boasting an insane list of performance stats, in addition to genuine daily driver usability. If you're looking to get better acquainted with this most impressive of EVs, we have broken the model down number by number in this article, highlighting the most impressive stats and specs of the car. Everything ranging from the Tesla Model S Plaid's 0 – 60 mph time to the cargo capacity has been covered.

1.99: Gone In A Flash

The 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid is full of party tricks and headline figures, and one such figure is the Model S Plaid's 0 – 60 mph time of just 1.99 seconds. That's a full half second faster than the Tesla Model X Plaid's 0 – 60 mph time, which currently stands at 2.5 seconds.

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, Lamborghini Revuelto, and Koenigsegg Jesko are all examples of the many supercars that would find themselves chasing the taillights of a Model S Plaid, at least up until 60 mph. Only a very small number of cars can challenge the 0 – 60 mph time of the Tesla, all of which are hypercars, apart from the incredibly specialist Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The 0 – 60 mph time of under two seconds is certainly one way of convincing gearheads that EVs are a positive and exciting part of car culture. Plus, the latest Model S Plaid now has the ability to repeat these 0 to 60 runs many more times before performance eventually tapers off

9.23: Blink And You'll Miss It

This Tesla isn't just quick up to 60 mph either, as demonstrated by its 0 – 100 mph time, which is just 4.19 seconds. Keep going, and the Model S Plaid will complete a quarter-mile in a mind-blowing time of just 9.23 seconds. It's widely known that electric cars are quick to accelerate, but 9.23 seconds is seriously quick, even for a Tesla.

In comparison, the Model X Plaid completes the quarter-mile dash in 9.83 seconds, while the Performance-trim Model Y and Model 3 Tesla cars need over 11 seconds to cover the same distance. Bear in mind that the Tesla Model S Plaid's 0 – 100 mph time is just over four seconds, and you can just imagine what speeds you'd be hitting by the time you reach the end of the strip.

1,020: A Hypercar In Hiding

In order to boast such insane acceleration stats, it's clear that the Model S Plaid has to be packing some serious horsepower. Thanks to a tri-motor setup, the rather humble-looking Tesla delivers a monumental 1,020 horsepower, which is distributed to all four wheels.

What's equally impressive is the torque output, rated for all three motors combined at a huge 1,050 lb-ft – or 275 lb-ft more than the most powerful 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, for some perspective. While the lesser trims of the Model S are still fast cars, they don't make performance the priority. This is where the Plaid differs – it doesn't lack any of the other genuinely useful features of the lower trims, but Tesla, by adding that third motor, has ensured the Plaid is something of a genuine spectacle.

0.208: Tesla's Sleekest Creation To Date

Efficiency. It's the word on the tip of everyone's tongues these days, especially when it comes to the topic of running an electric car. In order to boast impressive EPA-estimated ranges, manufacturers must ensure their EVs are as efficient as possible, in every single way.

Well, when it comes to cutting through the air, almost no other car in history is as efficient as the Tesla Model S Plaid. It ranks as having one of the lowest drag coefficients of all time, at just 0.208Cd. How did Tesla manage this? Small things like flush door handles, a flat undertray, and that smooth front fascia all help the Plaid slip through the air with as little resistance as possible.

Not only does this help in terms of performance, as less air resistance is holding the car back, but it also helps in a more practical sense, by maximizing the effectiveness of the battery, in terms of range.

22: Turn It Up With Tesla

Although it is the performance stats that catch everybody's attention when discussing the Model S Plaid, the Tesla still does a mighty fine job of everything else, too. As an executive car from a premium brand, the Model S needs to deliver on that premium experience, too. One area in which Tesla definitely delivers, is audio.

The Model S Plaid is equipped with a smattering of speakers, 22 to be exact, which ensure awesome sound quality no matter which seat you find yourself in. One plus side of electric cars is that, of course, there is no engine noise to cover up, but the road noise can still be quite intrusive. To combat this, the 960-watt audio system is coupled with smart road noise reduction measures too, to refine the experience.

64.5: More Than Just Pace

As a further attempt to demonstrate that speed isn't all the Tesla Model S Plaid is good for, take a look at the cargo capacity available. Thanks to the hatchback-like design, rather than having a traditional sedan-like trunk, the Model S Plaid packs 25 cubic feet of space in the back.

However, fold the rear seats down, and that space swells to a helpful 61.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. With the seats dropped, anything from bikes through to furniture can be hauled in the Model S Plaid. Furthermore, even with the seats in place, Tesla owners have more space to play with than the likes of Lucid Air or Porsche Taycan owners. It's also worth noting that, due to not having to tuck an engine away, the Model S Plaid is extra-handy with an extra 3.1 cubic feet of space available in the frunk.

21: Make A Statement

Priced at $89,990, or as Tesla likes to display, $83,490 with 'estimated five-year gas savings' of $6,500 taken into account, the Model S Plaid isn't to be considered a 'cheap' car. Not that it tries to be one either; it's a luxury EV, and so a hefty price tag is to be expected. Unlike many other luxurious options though, the Model S Plaid doesn't have a hugely long and vastly expensive options list. On the list, customers can spec optional paint colors, such as Ultra Red for $2,500, or Solid Black for $1,500.

However, if they really want to stand out, ticking the $4,500 option for the striking Arachnid 21-inch alloy wheels is an absolute must. The double five-spoke wheels are finished in a deep anthracite color, and are two inches larger than the standard Tempest wheels. The range with Arachnid wheels does drop slightly, from an EPA-estimated 359 miles to 320 miles, but that's hardly a huge sacrifice.

359: Plaid Can Go The Distance

This figure won't be especially useful to those who just want to surprise sports cars at the lights and sample the Plaid's immense power. However, for anyone who genuinely wants to use the flagship Model S as daily transport, it's arguably the most important number. Tesla's high-performance Model S Plaid offers up to 359 miles of range, when equipped with the standard alloy wheels, or 320 miles with those larger, optional, 21-inch Arachnid alloys.

The range is lower than the standard Model S can offer, which is 402 miles, but that is to be expected with the shift of focus from efficiency to performance with the Plaid model. The range is still generous enough to ensure the Plaid doesn't feel like a compromise of power and usability.

Sources: Tesla, EPA

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