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Old 7th June 2021, 08:34   #1
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Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition production cancelled, confirms Elon Musk

Plaid + is a no go! I guess it was just Elon’s way of building more hype!

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Plaid + is a no go! I guess it was just Elon’s way of building more hype!

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Is this really true? If yes, then why do they always treat their enthusiasts like this? Open reservations, let them wait for long and then disappoint. Many would've reserved the Plaid+ for extra range. I think Mat Watson from carwow also reserved one.

From what I know, even Indians who reserved Model 3 in 2016 were not contacted.
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Is this really true? If yes, then why do they always treat their enthusiasts like this? Open reservations, let them wait for long and then disappoint. Many would've reserved the Plaid+ for extra range. I think Mat Watson from carwow also reserved one.

From what I know, even Indians who reserved Model 3 in 2016 were not contacted.
One word - “Hype”.

A sub 1.99 acceleration time generated a lot of hype around what is essentially an ageing car during the lifetime of which we have seen three generations of the S class. Elon is a brilliant guy and Tesla really had a first mover advantage but as the other companies catch up, the one thing Tesla still has going for it is the hype!
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Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition production cancelled, confirms Elon Musk

The production of the Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition has been cancelled. Elon Musk recently took to Twitter to announce the development. He stated that the Plaid edition is so good, there is 'no need' for a Plaid+.

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The Tesla Model S Plaid+ was said to be a long-range version of the Plaid, offering over 400 miles on a single charge. The launch of the Plaid+ was initially planned for mid-2021 but had been pushed to mid-2022.

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The Plaid edition will now be the range-topping performance version of the Tesla Model S electric sedan. Deliveries for the Tesla Model S Plaid are scheduled to start from June 10, 2021.

The Tesla Model S Plaid is currently said to be the fastest production car in the world. The electric sedan is said to be capable of accelerating from 0 - 100 km/h in under 2 seconds while covering a quarter-mile in 9.3 seconds.

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The Model S Plaid comes with three high-performance motors producing 1020 BHP and offering a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). The electric powertrain also claims a range of 390 miles (627 km) on a single charge.

Source: Twitter

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Re: Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition production cancelled, confirms Elon Musk

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He stated that the Plaid edition is so good, there is 'no need' for a Plaid+.
IIRC the Plaid was supposed to hit 0-60 in 2 seconds, and Plaid+ was supposed to be <2 seconds.

He likely just woke up and realised that when trying to hit 0-60mph in 2 seconds, the main limiting factor becomes the grip afforded by the tyres, not the power of the electric motor.

The <2 second time that was supposed to be the goal for the Plaid+ probably won't happen unless they strap a jet engine onto the vehicle.

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Re: Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition production cancelled, confirms Elon Musk

The Plaid+ was supposed to debut a new battery architecture that will also be seen in the Cyber Truck and the new Roadster. Looks like Tesla is having issues in manufacturing the new batteries.
The highlight about the Plaid+ was supposed to be the 520 mile (830+km) range, making it the highest range on a production EV.
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Re: Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition production cancelled, confirms Elon Musk

Tesla can officially claim that the Plaid is the fastest production car, but the world knows that the Rimac Nevera has better 0-100 and 1/4-mile times today than not just the Plaid+, but even the Roadster that may see the light of the day in 2022 or 2023. Suddenly, "Tesla is 5 years ahead" doesn't sound very convincing.

It is very likely that Tesla with the Plaid still has the lead in terms of efficiency and range, but I think even that may be under threat from the EQS and especially the Lucid Air.

If this announcement means that Tesla is choosing to focus on consolidating their lead in areas that really matter (battery tech, efficiency), then that can only be good for the company.
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Re: Tesla Model S Plaid+ edition production cancelled, confirms Elon Musk

Many have disproved the Tesla's claim of 1.99s for 0-60 including youtuber Engineering explained:


Of all the things that Tesla has brought to this world, honesty is not one.

Sustaining those valuations is indeed tough, I can emphasize with these guys.
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