Tesla kicks off first Model S Plaid deliveries after reveal event

First announced in January this year, Tesla’s new Model S Plaid was revealed yesterday during a delivery event hosted by the brand

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For Tesla fans, the long wait ended yesterday during the delivery event and Reveal of the Model S Plaid , a car that now takes first place as the fastest and most powerful of the brand. The ceremony, held at the Fremont, California factory, was attended by Elon Musk himself, who arrived on stage aboard this incredible specimen after testing it on the nearby track at full speed, to the surprise of the attendees and viewers who were able to see the live broadcast. Musk talked about what the production process of this vehicle has been and the details related to its operation.

Model S Plaid delivery event at our Fremont factory will be streamed live on June 08, 7pm Pacific pic.twitter.com/V7c60 and SFti

– Tesla (@Tesla) June 7, 2021

According to the CEO of company, the new Model S Plaid was built in record time and was completed weeks before the event that In principle, it was scheduled for June 3. This car can reach a maximum speed of 200 mph, “probably a little more,” Musk mentioned with a laugh. Has 1.0 21 horsepower that allows you to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 1. 99 seconds and a range of 390 miles with full charge, much more than the new F – 150 Lightning, the all-electric version of the iconic Ford pickup .

As is normal in Tesla creations, the cabin interior of the new Model S Plaid is completely digital . It has a screen of 17 inches in a minimalist setting with details built in carbon fiber. Behind the front seats, it has another 8-inch screen for rear occupants to make their own decisions regarding infotainment. The cabin receives natural light thanks to its glass roof without compromising the temperature, which is controlled in three different zones. Its heated seats are the ultimate expression of comfort, a feature that is enhanced by the front seats, which also have ventilation.

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The launch of the Model S Plaid was marked by other news: the cancellation of the Model S Plaid Plus, a car that would be superior and that had already been reserved by many people . Between the two specimens, the differences were few, only limited to some improvements in speed or range. The announcement was made by Elon Musk on his official Twitter account, where he described the Model S Plaid Plus as unnecessary given all the incredible features that the model has revealed yesterday.

The starting price for the Model S Plaid is $ 131, 100 and already includes shipping costs valued at $ 1, 200 . For its purchase, the company also considers other values ​​related to the body customization colors: $ 1, 500 if the customer wants it to be black, gray or blue and $ 2, 500 if you prefer the color red. The white color is free, as well as the standard black interior, which can be modified with other combinations such as cream or black and white for $ 2, 000. Deliveries started yesterday.

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