Tesla Model S Plaid

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I would still want a thumping V8 or something for the weekend but I can certainly see the appeal for a DD

If the Rivian electric truck pans out and can go ~600 miles on a charge I’d seriously consider one
 

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My brother has a 2019 Model 3 and loves it. He describes it as intoxicating just like you do. My brother is completely sold on all-electric after having owned a Tesla Model 3. However, he said he won't buy another one after his lease is up unless they work on the design. It's too bland for him. There are quite a few Tesla 3s in my area. The Model S is kind of rare here. One thing is certain, he won't buy another gasoline powered car. He is totally in on all-electric.

This Plaid version is killer. 0-60 in under 2 seconds. If my brother saw this one he'd probably gasp. But the price tag is also a killer. $143K! I like the front end styling on the S models.

Yah, where else can you get sub 9 second quarter mile, 1100+ HP and 500 mile capability. $143K is a lot but you're also getting a lot in that package.
 

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Yah, where else can you get sub 9 second quarter mile, 1100+ HP and 500 mile capability. $143K is a lot but you're also getting a lot in that package.


Lets go coast to coast. And when electric can do this for under $65,000 then I'll say it's worth it. Until then all electric vehicles do is prevent you from leaving your general area and state. Maybe this is why the Dems have been pushing it so hard the last 15 years as they are seeing their states slowly shrinking to nothingness.
 

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The problem with Teslas (or any electric car that is available at this point) is that outside of going fast in a straight line they are boring.

They are ridiculous at autocross. They had to reclass them all the way into Super Street from B Street. So not just a straight line car(although they are insanely fun off the jump). It can handle autocross with the best ICE cars ever made. Once battery tech matches ICE on range/charge times; its going to be hard to beat the electric cars for the value.

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Did they ever release the ring times from when they went all the way out there to Germany with the 3 motor prototype? Id love to see what this crazy new 3 motor car could do with the backing of a manufacturer as far as times.
 

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Lets go coast to coast. And when electric can do this for under $65,000 then I'll say it's worth it. Until then all electric vehicles do is prevent you from leaving your general area and state. Maybe this is why the Dems have been pushing it so hard the last 15 years as they are seeing their states slowly shrinking to nothingness.

I'm confused.

So you want it to have the range to go coast to coast? Because Tesla supercharger networks is pretty robust now. And you can definitely get coast to coast with it.

Regardless of gas or electric, 99% of cars are going to need to stop for gas or an ass break which leads to fuel/charge
 

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I'm confused.

So you want it to have the range to go coast to coast? Because Tesla supercharger networks is pretty robust now. And you can definitely get coast to coast with it.

Regardless of gas or electric, 99% of cars are going to need to stop for gas or an ass break which leads to fuel/charge
Yeah, not necessary. Personally, for my use I would like to see 400 actual miles, at the affordable level.
 

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I'm confused.

So you want it to have the range to go coast to coast? Because Tesla supercharger networks is pretty robust now. And you can definitely get coast to coast with it.

Regardless of gas or electric, 99% of cars are going to need to stop for gas or an ass break which leads to fuel/charge


Yeah coast to coast with a recharge rate of 15 minutes or less (all electric vehicles not just Tesla with their supercharging), otherwise electric is a dead end for about 70% of the nation. Tesla is even reconsidering their all electric semi due to this. And guess what around my part of Ohio I think there might be 2 stations within a 75 mile radius, so no Tesla is not robust otherwise there would be far more than Akron/Cleveland area.
 

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Yeah coast to coast with a recharge rate of 15 minutes or less (all electric vehicles not just Tesla with their supercharging), otherwise electric is a dead end for about 70% of the nation. Tesla is even reconsidering their all electric semi due to this. And guess what around my part of Ohio I think there might be 2 stations within a 75 mile radius, so no Tesla is not robust otherwise there would be far more than Akron/Cleveland area.

Electric in cities is where I think it shines. I'm all for inner city electric cars. Less smog.

Tons of Teslas here, and plenty of charging stations. Guess it depends on your area, but Tesla's fair well on the coast.
 

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Yeah coast to coast with a recharge rate of 15 minutes or less (all electric vehicles not just Tesla with their supercharging), otherwise electric is a dead end for about 70% of the nation. Tesla is even reconsidering their all electric semi due to this. And guess what around my part of Ohio I think there might be 2 stations within a 75 mile radius, so no Tesla is not robust otherwise there would be far more than Akron/Cleveland area.


In fairness who is going coast to coast and only taking 15 min breaks at a time? Also how many people ever drive coast to coast or even regularly leave their state? The model 3 and model y get 300+ miles to a charge and are fairly priced if I remember correctly.

I personally don’t think an electric car is the singular choice for someone that is a gear head or car enthusiast in general. In that instance if they need a one vehicle does it all they should look elsewhere. For someone though who has a weekend fun car but wants a good commuter it’s a viable option. The upper end models closer to the 100k mark obviously appeal to a different buyer segment who like want bragging rights, and/or just want to flaunt the latest technology.

I would love a plaid or even just a S model with the performance package but at 80k+ I feel there are more enjoyable options at this point in life where I only have time for one vehicle.

another good point mentioned in here is fit and finish. I have a few friends that are Tesla certified techs for various collision repair shops and some of the materials used and the fit and finish leaves much to be desired at the price point.
 

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This is just like when cassette and vinyl made way for CDs, the CDs made way for MP3 and streaming. But I predict that some of our kid's generation will still be crazed over internal combustion engines. Just like there is a comparatively small following for vinyl, there will be a small following for gas/ethanol engines.

The following for vinyl is far from small. The last few years have steadily increased from what looked like a retro craze into something solid. Cassettes ate practically gone and compact discs will soon follow. Why not vinyl you might ask? It's long been said the purest, cleanest, most accurate form of music is on vinyl.

I think the only way gasoline engines will go the way of the Mad Max Interceptor will be if the government outlaws such things....at least in my lifetime.
 

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I think the only way gasoline engines will go the way of the Mad Max Interceptor will be if the government outlaws such things....at least in my lifetime.

I was talking to my younger (30's) group of car friends yesterday about electric vs gas.

The general consensus from us all is that inner-city travel will be a combination of public + electric. Suburbia to inner city travelers would share similar means. And then long distance/urban/rural areas will still rely on gas/diesel.

Of course you'll have outliers in the city. Sports cars on petrol or ethanol etc. But the reality is there will be a mix of both. I think the biggest impact electric can have will be the bumper to bumper traffic in big cities like LA and London where smog is a real issue. Cars idling for hours on end basically is a real waste of energy.
 

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They are ridiculous at autocross. They had to reclass them all the way into Super Street from B Street. So not just a straight line car(although they are insanely fun off the jump). It can handle autocross with the best ICE cars ever made. Once battery tech matches ICE on range/charge times; its going to be hard to beat the electric cars for the value.

scca-reclassifies-tesla-model-3all-way-top-rung | News | Grassroots Motorsports

Did they ever release the ring times from when they went all the way out there to Germany with the 3 motor prototype? Id love to see what this crazy new 3 motor car could do with the backing of a manufacturer as far as times.
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I would still want a thumping V8 or something for the weekend but I can certainly see the appeal for a DD

If the Rivian electric truck pans out and can go ~600 miles on a charge I’d seriously consider one
I am a big fan of the Rivian truck/SUV and glad to hear production has been greenlighted. Where are you getting the 600 mile range? Last I saw, it was a "Max pack" that allows 400+ miles of range.
 

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I am a big fan of the Rivian truck/SUV and glad to hear production has been greenlighted. Where are you getting the 600 mile range? Last I saw, it was a "Max pack" that allows 400+ miles of range.

I mean if/when they are able to achieve that kind of range I would be interested. Even if the Rivian had 600 mile range from day 1 there's no way in hell Im buying a 100% new platform in the first year or two
 

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I mean if/when they are able to achieve that kind of range I would be interested. Even if the Rivian had 600 mile range from day 1 there's no way in hell Im buying a 100% new platform in the first year or two
Gotcha and I agree. I think they will be promising and stick around for awhile, but they are far too fresh to spend that kind of coin until they can prove themselves.
 

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