Tesla Model S from 2021

The update of the Tesla Model S was long overdue. Tesla founder Elon Musk has not only successfully initiated a disruption in the automotive industry, he has also successfully asserted himself against nonsenseers.

In addition to completing the portfolio with S, 3, X, Y, it was now time to give the Model S a little care and affection. For the first time, the automobile manufacturer from California has to take care of the update, the facelift and the further development of an existing model. And Tesla did that much less disruptively. Visually, the Tesla Model S from model year 2022 does not make the previous Model S look old. The optical adaptations are, at least from the outside, rather subtle and almost cautious for the otherwise usual approach of the Tesla brand.

Tesla Model S Plaid from 2021

Plaid + as top-of-the-line

With more than 1.000 hp, the new top-performance model will bring back the top performance and promise an acceleration of 2.1 seconds from zero to 100 km / h. The top speed of the Plaid is said to be 322 km / h. The possible range - Tesla speaks of an "estimate" on the website - should be over 620 km. These are values ​​that also spearhead German e-car production Taycan from Zuffenhausen - than make it look.

Model S Plaid: The steering wheel that isn't

In the interior there are two things that immediately catch the eye. The new steering wheel design and a large monitor that is no longer installed vertically, but horizontally in the middle of the dashboard. In addition, not only are other buttons and switches missing, but also steering column levers. While the steering wheel cannot get approval on the European market, other details in the interior are a real announcement. Even if this means saying goodbye to the classic car topic and moving more to the living room on wheels. The 17 ″ monitor has a resolution of 2200 × 1300 pixels and houses, among other things, a game console at Playstation level. The monitor can be adjusted in its alignment. The display for the rear seat bench is also new. Mounted between the front seats, the second row not only has more space and legroom, but also its own entertainment display. The game controllers connected via WiFi turn the Tesla into a mobile game console on every seat.

New charging cradles for two mobile devices are available for the occupants in the first row. From wireless connectivity to touch-free charging and modern USB-C connections, Tesla has thought of everything so that occupants can experience connectivity and comfort in equal measure.

The audio system was expanded to include 22 speakers with a total output of 960 watts.

Model S Plaid: Maximum range - or maximum performance

Tesla currently offers the new Model S in two versions. The long range version should go up to 663 km, be a maximum of 250 km / h and charge with up to 250 kW. According to Tesla, the power is 670 hp. The top-performance version Plaid exchanges part of the range for performance, will be up to 322 km / h, have a new type of tri-motor drive train and should cover the quarter mile in 9.23s. A value that has so far not found its way into the data sheets of established automobile manufacturers.
The Cd value of 0.208 Cd specified by Tesla is also ideal for range, efficiency and top sporting performance.

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