{"id":7932,"date":"2021-06-11T09:22:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=7932"},"modified":"2021-06-11T09:22:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:22:11","slug":"tesla-model-s-plaid-200-mph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2021\/06\/11\/tesla-model-s-plaid-200-mph\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Model S Plaid won’t hit 200 mph without special wheels and tires"},"content":{"rendered":"

It finally happened. After months of delays, Tesla organized last night a delivery event for the Model S Plaid<\/a>. Customers are finally hopping behind the wheel of what is claimed to be the quickest-accelerating production car ever. The high-performance EV will do 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds with a one-foot rollout and complete the quarter-mile in 9.23 seconds at 155 mph.<\/p>\n

Can it do 200 mph? Yes and no. Allow us to explain. Tesla’s website now includes the following mention: “The indicated Plaid top speed requires proper wheels and tires which will be available in fall 2021.” In other words, while the range-topping Model S is capable to reach that impressive velocity, it can’t be currently done with the 19-inch Tempest or the optional 21-inch Arachnid wheels. The latter set costs an extra $4,500 and brings down the range from 390 to 348 miles.<\/p>\n