NEW Tesla Model S Plaid review - the best electric car ever? | What Car?
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In this new Tesla Model S Plaid review, we test it from 0-60mph and 0-100mph and tell you EVERYTHING that's new. Is it the best electric car ever?
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Video chapters:
0:00 It’s FINALLY here!
1:16 What’s new?
2:49 Exterior styling
3:16 Batteries and range
4:56 Performance
5:33 Interior changes
6:44 The infotainment
8:01 Can you use a PS5 controller?
8:25 Interior review
9:33 Build quality
10:51 Rear seats
12:16 Boot space
12:41 Pricing
13:46 Acceleration test 0-100mph
16:03 Driving impressions
17:55 Verdict
18:39 Outro - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Should Tesla make a right-hand drive Model S? VOTE below!
YES! ✅
NO! ❌
I think once they upgrade the battery pack to the newer 2179 cells, they will sell a right hand drive version.
They won't bother. We're not important enough.
They only care about margins which is why they are all poverty spec white cars with minimal individualisation possible.
went around the USA, 13800 miles, with a model 3 performance, visited 96 charger stations, never had to do a B-line to reach charging,
could not do this with any other EV, Flowless , thank you Elan Musk, now i drive a S-Plaid only $90k here in the us, thanks again Elan
Flowless. Thanks Elan.
Thanks Mr. Lotus Elan Musk
I own this car and can attest it is FANTASTIC! Best car I’ve ever driven/owned
LIAR,corporate LIAR.
I do as well and agree. This car is a silent beast as well as a great daily driver. Terrific storage and obviously great technology.
I do as well, but Long Range version. Way WAY ahead of any other car I've owned. Puts a smile on my face every day I drive it.
Me too !
Nice
Classic bias of an auto journalist. You mentioned two cars that are significantly more expensive. Taycan goes up to 150k pounds and the i7 goes up to 161k pounds.
I can't afford it, but if I could I wouldn't buy a left hand drive car in the UK.
Why do you brits drive at the wrong side? about time to change it. (too expensive?)
@@siitan83 it goes back to the days of horse and carriage. You Yanks used to ride horses on the left too. You kept left so that traffic passing the other way could be easier to hack to bits with a sword or shoot as most people are right handed.
In the late 1700s, however, teamsters in France and the United States began hauling farm products in big wagons pulled by several pairs of horses. These wagons had no driver’s seat; instead the driver sat on the left rear horse, so he could keep his right arm free to lash the team. Since he was sitting on the left, he naturally wanted everybody to pass on the left so he could look down and make sure he kept clear of the oncoming wagon’s wheels. Therefore he kept to the right side of the road.
Then, it followed suit with cars.
35% of countries drive on the left.
@@Nickbaldeagle02including Malaysia
0 to 100 mph in less than 5 seconds IS mind blowing !!! Combined with the reasoning skills of the average US driver, it's also a deadly combination. Death (s) and destruction ? Not if, only when and how bad.
The slowest Tesla, my RWD Model 3 keeps up with cars twice it’s price.
Kudos to Tesla and the PLAID, *great video*
So does my old ford focus, in fact it keeps up with cars 100 times more expensive
@@Markcain268
Haha!
What is this obsession with speed in electric cars, I wish they would just focus on range, fast charging and affordability. We have all managed without cars that have sub 4 second zero to sixty times for years so why do we all need that now in a boring family car?
@@stephencollins7714it’s not boring….
@@stephencollins7714 People talking about fast charging or range etc but in reality most of the owners including myself (Model 3 Performance) hardly use Superchargers and it is more than enough to charge once a week at home costs just £3 to £4 full charge for a range of around 300 miles more than enough for my usage. According to surveys, average driver in UK only does 7400 miles a year so that's just 154 miles a week so charging the car at home once every 10 days or so is more than enough. I can go visit all the way from South West where i live to Glasgow with just 1x supercharging 15 minutes charge and i take longer than that just to go to toilet and take even longer if you go grab some food. I don't see issue with either the range or fast charging. Range anxiety does not exist as a Tesla owner.
Tried a model 3 performance and that blew my mind, I can't even imagine how it could be alot faster 😂
Porsche Taycan is the benchmark for handling? Model S Plaid with track pack did 7:25 on the 'Ring. What's the Taycan's time? Sorry, Taycan is not the benchmark, it's the Model S Plaid with track pack.
I'd much rather have a taycan those things turn heads and look soo much cooler tesla these days everyone has them I guess cuz their cheaper which is fair . For the nurubuagain last year's model got 7:32 I believe so idk what ur on about its 6 sec faster lmfao and last year model. Why would u even write that. The plaid isn't even in the top 20 times
@@G82WattsTaycan turns heads? No. An ultra red Model S Plaid with white interior, smoked 21 inch Arachnid wheels and red painted brake calipers turns heads.
And the Taycan's best and most recent time is 7:33. That's 8 seconds slower. Nice try but try harder, Porsche. LMFAO SMH Tesla is king of BEVs. 👍
@@KP-xi4bj porsche made their first EV ever and it was better then the tesla now tesla made a track package and we'll wait for porsche to respond.
2. Ur biased and obv have a tesla I have neither. Just type in taycan vs plaid and look at the shorts the ratio of people saying taycan looks better is insane. U know deep down if you got one no one is taking pics or like wow look at that! Our 6th tesla spotting of the day! My buddy has a taycan turbo s and kids in a school bus were all checking us out taking pics that would never happen in a tesla
@@G82Watts Better than Tesla? So, Taycan Turbo S EPA range of 222 miles per charge is better than the Model S Plaid EPA range of 348 miles per charge? Taycan Turbo S 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds is better than the Model S Plaid time of 1.99 seconds? Taycan Turbo S top speed of 162 mph is better than Model S Plaid top speed of 216 mph? LMFAO SMH Come back when the Taycan can beat 7:25, Porsche fanboy. Which is never! 😆🤣
@@KP-xi4bj if u wanted speed why didn't u get the lucid sapphire air its the fastest EV rn? Oh yea I know why 😉
It's the software on a Tesla that wins it for me over anyone else.
I prefer the computer on wheels approach. I had major reliability issues with the German makes I owned, VW, 911 turbo, and friend's BMW. Charging infrastructure is still a major consideration too.
Great review thanks and interesting to see how the car is evolved over the years. Exterior is still the best looking Tesla model for me and the interior updates are definitely keeping it looking fresh. It wouldn't be my choice if I had that kind of cash but I certainly would take it over the BMW which is just ugly hideousness. The Model S is an iconic car and future classic I think.
Hands down, the best review iv'e seen of the new Model S! I personally own a 2023 Model S Plaid and love it!
Me too! Recently took a 2000+ mile road trip to the Baltic coast in Germany, the S Plaid is perfect for autobahn driving. Had great fun showing a clean pair of heels to various Audis, BMWs and Mercs. I must grow up.
Too bad it still looks that bad and quality lacks 😕
@@_Atomic_impact On what planet does a Model S look bad? It's interior is not as good as others in it's original price range...at $75k to start, it's much closer. The tech is far better. You receive constant updates for the life of the car. There is no competitor in it's weight class that out performs it in raw power or practicality. It has a ton going for it. Is it perfect? No. But it certainly ticks a ton of boxes. To say it looks bad is an objectively bad take. It's a classic, well proportioned, timeless design akin to many Porsches. Outside the Taycan, maybe, it's also the best looking 4-door electric sedan on the road.
@@williamwilkinson2748showing a clear pair of heels? Lmao u realize they are laughing at u right that is if they even noticed u. Tesla def turned heads when it first came out now no one takes a second look. Tired of ppl w plastic battery cars acting like going from 0-60 proves ur the fastest. Tesla plaid did 7:45 at Nuremburg behind a stock camaro. Lmao. Not to mention when u reach half mile mark any real sports car will start to gap u. Anways got that off my chest. Oh yea u can't even hear down shifts or the burbles n pops that make a car come alive😂😂😮😢😢
@@Faksnimathe plaid looks no different then the other ones. I'd say it looks bad because u pay alot and it turns no heads unless it's a specific type of person. In general the front end looks like a corvette but its cool and the rear looks like a family sudan (not sporty at all) the front cool tho
I think that Tesla did a great job of building a car that would appeal to the family man and track man. Personally, if I buy a fast car I want it to look fast.
This car is not a track car brotha its a straight line speed 0-60 a porsche or pretty much any other real sports car is better on the track just watch Nuremburg
Come on guys! You need to test it with more than 61% state of charge. The Plaid starts to lose power once it dips below 80%. It will still run high 9’s in the 1/4 mile at 30% but not low 9’s.
My p100d is the predecessor to this and it's already great as a commuter and all around driver. It's already lethally quick..... hard to imagine this plaid.
Hows it feel knowing the tesla model s plaid was 160k last year and now 89k. Model 3 is 20k. Biggest cost of owning a tesla is depreciation. Every average joe in the world has one its like a poor mans sports car now, its over saturated. Talk about depreciating assets at a historic rate.
With the track package it is 8 seconds faster then the Porsche - at the nurburgring. Significantly cheaper too
For real...This video is claiming the Porsche is "in another league" in terms of handling....but I'd think a car that's supposedly so much better in handling would be the one setting better laptimes.
@@OneWheelManThey have worshipped Porsche their whole life as their God. It’s all about subjective feelings now because the facts are the Plaid is faster on the ring and significantly faster on the straights. In fact, Plaid with an aero kit is even beating the 911 GT3 and GT2 RS on shorter tracks.
@@P10634 I have a feeling you don't know what 'steering feel' is. What about how well you can trust the front end. How progressive is the breakaway at the limit? How well connected the front and rear feel. How light, maneuverable, agile, nimble does it feel when it changes direction. How communicative is the chassis. How is the brake feedback. There's far more to a car's handling
@@dennisnguyen9661 if any of that is true why didn’t they go faster?
I owned the M3 LR '20. Loved a lot about it, but didn't like: the trunk, only a single display, too low, didn't have air suspension, didn't like the front end styling, and it was WAAY too noisy. I now have a S Plaid. It fixed all of these issues. It's a fantastic daily driver. I love this car and I have always thought the Model S was one of the prettiest cars on the road. Now with a wider stance, updated lights it's beautiful. I always glance back at it when I park it. Best "higher end" EV money can buy IMHO.
i have a new 2023 Model S LR Black with the 21's.. literally the most beautiful car i've ever owned. can't believe i'm so lucky to drive it
EV wise I'd say the new hummer EV def turns more heads. Tesla are so common now and u really can't tell the difference between the p100d the s and plaid unless ur really into cars.
Wouldn’t mind the LHD because you can use the touchscreen with your right hand. Not an issue for me, will still get it.
Would be interesting to see that Palid could do vs the fastest Tycan on the track, as well as the software comparison between it and its main rivals.
The transitions at 13:04 are really nice.
It seems like an old video, especially the comments about the supercharger network which has been open to non-Teslas for quite some time now. The new model S has pretty much only the external looks in common with the old one. It does seem that the reviewer is aware of this.
Great video review,I suspect this car is cheaper now in the uk,not sure. I have a 21lr3,and the only thing I really miss about the the S is the air suspension
Amazing car...true review, sums it up, totally the one! Sad the right hand drive is not forthcoming.
Kind of funny this video says the Porsche is in another league in terms of handling, yet in reality the Plaid beat the Taycan around the Nurburgring. I guess the extra power helps, but I'd think a car that's supposedly "in another league in terms of handling" would be the one setting better lap times at the track....
Handling is not how fast you can go around the track. Power to weight ratio has a say in the lap times. SMH.
Handling isn't the ONLY factor. Handling will effect your laptimes though, as you can carry more speed through corners. Power to weight will mainly accept acceleration, aka, your straightline performance, which also improves laptimes. But a car that's only good in a straight line with terrible handling isn't going to set good laptimes.@@cobrachannel100
WOW! Awesome review. Excellent car.
You constantly compared this with the Porché and the EQS and the BMW i7, when it comes to luxury "perception", feel and materials, BUT never mentioned the price comparison to those "so-called" rivals!!!
Why?
The Plaid in that blue looks great, and It is a rocket! What's with the white interior?
Who’s testing 0-60 uphill 🤦♂️
Seems like Tesla really don’t want to sell cars in RHD markets, no way would I buy a LHD car here in the UK, too dangerous when overtaking etc.
Model 3 and Y will have RHD still. It’s just the S and X that won’t.
@@lemongavine probably because nobody is buying the S and X in the UK, just too expensive, at least the 3 and Y are better value.
@@stephencollins7714 good point. Also, the X is too wide for UK streets (I learned that from a Top Gear episode)
Same like wtf
And with a recent price drop in the USA The Plaid is now available there for the equivalent of GBP 74,000
I own a Model S Plaid and the speed and technology are both indescribable. It leaves my Ferrari and Bentley GT Speed in the dust!
A few things... Update. Huge price drop, about 20%. I have test driven a Taycan... It just does not compare, the software is simply awful and confusing. The Plaid with the track package is a great superior handling car to the Taycan. I am ordering a Model S Plaid... In the new Ultra Red. I will give an honest assessment. Full disclosure...I currently have a 2015 Model S P90DL.
Will you guys test Lucid sapphire also?
Consider though, the other cars are so much more expensive than the Model S, especially now.
I do love the Model S I don't know why they don't make different trims Sport, Luxury, Limo, and Chauffeur if they did this for both the S and the X it would be a winner
i'm totally sold, impressive car! great job on the review
I want one... especially if right hand drive
I love the design - I wish it was a hybrid
Cool video.
The ending of the RHD is surprising, it's a bigger proprtion of the market than many assume. Its not just the UK - Japan, India and others drive on the left. I expect there's new models in the works with more commonalities with the 3 and Y, and possibly steer-by-wire. It would make sense given Tesla's strategy of as many functions as possible being handled by software, and the drive toward self driving.
As does Australia, New Zeeland and all of Southern Africa...
No point mentioning India. Despite being the most populated country on the planet, very few people in India will ever spend this much money on a car.
@@vasil7410who cares
Not going to lie i love my car but i do miss hearing my old 2004 porsche targa come alive. It just felt different when i cruised around. But cali and its electric laws coming in 2030 so no regrets! I wish the interior had less plastic and more of a unique design. Having just a big tablet gets kinda boring i miss having knobs
Not worth making the right hand drive if they were to sit in inventory. In the USA, they sell out. Australia & NZ discontinued. Coming to GB soon too.
Instead of a foot roll out, make it a yard and then the car will to 0-60 in 1 second. Just like me stepping with one foot on the scale and present I'm not overweight...
Thanks to the charger net work, tesla can do what they want and they would still sell teslas by the bucket load, it was a very clever way to do business.
7:08 You do miss apple CarPlay. Waze and google maps are so much better than the tesla map. Also, Tesla Map is not always updated to the latest road constructions.
Does that mean it doesn't come with Google play store I assume?
@@marvinyo5 there’s no google play available
Plus Tesla want £10 per month for their connected package. You need this to have the live traffic features. I’ll stick with Waze on my phone
Tesla uses google map as the base for Tesla maps.
@@inciwillard991 Well, if it does, sometimes is not immediately updated, for the reasons I pointed
The best electric car ever is the model 3, this is rhe second best ;) jokes apart, it's the supercharging network that is the big thing about tesla, you should be crazy to buy any of its rivals unless you always drive your car charging at home and on short journeys
I'm here for two things, first is Doug Revolta & second is the car review
what happened to the yolk steering wheel
I’m surprised Tesla can’t make a rhd version, they should of said to all right hand markets and said something like get us to 10,000 order world wide and where make them, surely at that number it would of been worth it. If I could afford it would put me off the lhd.
The full steering wheel was quite a shock to see in a Plaid! many USA owners would go for that if it were available...since tesla Does actually make a plaid that has it, theres no reason it couldnt be adapted to a usa model if the parts were available... UK HP looks less than the 1100 hp more or less in the states.
The round steering wheel is now available in the US too, as an option.
@@chillout1109 per the tesla website, the round steering wheel is now standard and the yoke a $250 option. Per Tesla's website.
I have the round steering wheel in S Plaid and have found it superior to the yoke I had prior. Especially if you are a driving enthusiast.
@@ms3benThe yoke is now a $1,000 option.
1hp of Tesla plaid costs less then 1 hp of cheapest Dacia
What a beautiful car 👍
10:43 I love the Porsche Taycan, but the interior material quality is on the down side… has plenty of hard plastics everywhere
LHD may not impact you, but will ruin the resale options. Thanks for the review.
Have you ever tried overtaking here in the UK whilst driving a left hand drive car...?
I think they should consider making the S and X in China or Germany for oversea market. The Fremont factory is overpacked with everything.
Probably not enough volume to warrant another factory
I was very disappointed and cancelled my reservation after a 2 year wait. They offered me a small discount on a model 3 or Y. The model 3 , ironically, is due a full refresh, after an announcement 6 months later. Summary - So I didnt get my right hand drive plaid, 5 months later I still don't have my deposit back, and they tried to offer me a model 3 with a discount which they knew would be fully refreshed.
Always talk about 0-60, But 60-0 is far more important for the safety of everyone on the roads. Those things are like stopping a semi. Overweight, oversized, tire burners
I'd love one, but I can't afford
Great review, it's a shame no right hand drive for UK.
because you are like an open-air museum , going into socialism welfare state , going down in the direction of Greece
Once again the voice controls are overlooked when discussing the physical menus. Voice controls work so well that the screen is merely a backup system. Yes, right-hand drive please!
Has anyone here received the Text Size software update on their Model S Plaid? I purchased my 2023 back in June, I'm now on software version 2023.20.9 but still don't have this feature. According to Tesla this feature is currently NOT available on ANY Model S, ONLY on Model's 3 & Y. I can't see why this would be so I hope someone here has received this updated software feature. Thanks!
2023.20.9 is FSD version and I doubt text size will update for MS and MX since we have an extra screen. M3 and MY rely on one screen and many have difficulties reading small prints.
@@inciwillard991 As do I in my Model S! So the screen size in the Model 3 & Y are 15" and the Model S & X are 17" does this mean Model S & X owners have to squint because our screen has a 2" advantage? NO! The point is that the font size can't be adjusted on the larger screen Screen size and quantity there of shouldn't matter. What matters is having the ability to Increase the font size on the main display no matter if there one or two screens.
The reason why you didn't get much better numbers in performance is because your tires were at only 38 bar. Next time around first check tire pressure recommendation and your actual tire pressure then go out to test it.
He was also only at 63% battery.
The interior of mod s plaid is as good as Porsche and BMW.
I have both and I can assure u my porsche has way less rattle from plastic and the steering wheel with its knobs all around is superior. It's not terrible interior but ur comment is definitely ur opinion
Thanks for showing this because now I know for sure that removing the combustible engine sound is a solid no for me. This just sounds so boring.
7:40 People do a lot more when driving and do it very often, and it can become very dangerous at times, if you’re a responsible driver you will only do intensive touch screen inputs when stationary… But if you can’t look and take a quick glance and then tap you shouldn’t be driving a car…
There are voice controls! They work!
Elon obviously doesn't consider the UK, Japanese and Australian markets as very important to Tesla. 😢
The Models 3 and Y are RHD. the S and X are LHD only because there are so few being made, now (30.000 S/X units compared to 2 million 3/Y units per year).
@@TheReal_JGTesla doesn’t sell enough Model S or X in the RHD countries to justify the cost of building RHD versions and the added complexity it creates for the production line. It’s a pity though.
@@kiwi335d that's exactly what I mean. The funny thing was the Model S used to be RHD for a little bit to try to get more UK buyers, but it wasn't really added complexity, just cheaper to keep them LHD.
The Plaid is the best of the best in every way, for many years to come !!!
Would still prefer a Taycan or a Lucid if it were not for the stupid trunk. There are much better all round cars than the Tesla, they focus far too much on acceleration which is way over the top for these cars.
Okey. You really have to wake up and google "new EVs on the market"
@@stennordenmalm1735 nah nothing better and faster and slicker then plaid !!!!!
No. I'd prefer a Taycan.
No need for right sided steering wheel ..
left is the normal way to do it ..
There is an error in this video, the rear boot size is noticeably smaller in reality, the floor is much higher
Also, he said there were no changes in the back but the new model reclined the back seats further.
Are you the best journalist ever? Click click click
So it's only good for straight line acceleration. Why is it that it is 7 seconds faster than the Porche Taycan at Nurnburgring North Streife. I do not think that is a straight line.
I think a EV Porche now is faster on that track. And the difference in hp is huge.
Anyway, The Plaid really slow around the Ring compared to non-EVs, in standard production. The Plaid is ranked nr 47 or something. It must be hurting I know
@@stennordenmalm1735You have no clue of what you’re talking about. Do a search on TH-cam for fastest EV around the Ring. The Plaid with the track pack just obliterated the Taycan’s time about two weeks ago. DA
@@user-zf1ol7op7y I am of course talking about standard production cars, not modified
@@stennordenmalm1735 No, it does not hurt as most of us has no real direct interest! Facts do matter though!
You are mistaken in your assessment on both counts!
The Porché EV IS NOT FASTER around that track or any other for that matter! Ever heard of the "track-pack" on the Model S? Even with the track-pack added, the Model S Plaid is still way cheaper than the Porché!
The ICE cars you are referring to are all dedicated sport cars or modified extensively for racing! There is not a single ICE vehicle in standard configuration, being a comparable family saloon, that comes even close!!!!
You take standard dedicated sport cars from the ICE age, like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Zonda, or C8 Corvette and McLarens, these are competitive with the Model S, but these cost more than double or way more than trippel the price and are dedicated sport cars that sounds crazy and has less range on a tank of fuel than a Model S on a single charge!! So get some facts and a bit of realism, will you?
The stock motor, stock weight Plaid with an aero package is beating all 911s GT3s, GT2 Rs around many tracks including Willow Springs, Laguna Seca etc. you can look up the records yourself.
I turned off after left hand drive, great review.
Is anyone offering to do a RHD conversion?
1:38 nice fit.
I think right hand drive Model S cars will return eventually.
Notice how they avoid testing 60-0. Only tested on new highly expensive tires by tesla, just slightly worn adds an extra 20-60 ft to stopping distance. Up to 180ft to stop in most tests by C&D CR
That is deadly to other drivers on the receiving end of these trucks in the shape of a car.
7:44 Not quite so challenging to hit things outside the car while using the touch screen when driving though.
I want to see a road test which shows how long a driver takes his eyes off the road when using the touch screen compared to another vehicles that has knobs and switches for normally used functions.
People do a lot more when driving and do it very often, and it can become very dangerous at times, if you’re a responsible driver you will only do intensive touch screen inputs when stationary… But if you can’t look and take a quick glance and then tap you shouldn’t be driving a car…
Voice controls work very well so you won’t have to take your eyes off the road.
@@user-zf1ol7op7y I'm looking forward to you using voice control for your indicators.
@@splashmaster2000 Indicators are on the drivers side screen in front of the driver ( MX and MS only), everything else can be controlled via voice control. If you must use the main screen, there's the autopilot that will keep you in your lane with a touch of a button.
LHD & no indicator arms???
Pretty sure the insurance companies don't like these LHD cars and insurance as a result is much higher.
The new interior is so much nicer than the old car. But stalkless indicators and touch button horn is a step backwards. The on screen gear change I can just about live with.
I definitely would not buy an S or X unless they offer a right hand version....crazy to think someone (unless they have more money than sense) would buy a left hander for UK driving.
If I knew at the beginning it was over £100000 to buy you could have saved me the effort of listening to the list of disappointments
You've GOT to be really DESPERATE or just plain stinking RICH to spend that money on a left hand drive in the UK!
I only just found out last night Tesla stopped production of the S and X for LHD for the UK :( I just came back from a work's trip and I rented a Model 3 and have decided I want to buy a Model S or X :(
Untill you come to a corner and realise 3 tones handles like the titanic 🤣. No wonder they put that horible stearing in 🤣
A much better looking car i find the older versions are just dull the old volvo, or austin maxi syndrome
Its great value for money. Yes the bm and porsche may have nicer interiors but none have the tesla infrastructure.. which is an amazing selling point and totally unrivalled
Porsche has a superior exterior too
Amazing, the car maker with the least effort to make a rhd car can't be arsed
Mental
I loved this review. I rather have this car than a RS etron GT
Get the track pack for performance driving, though I'd definetly spec mine with the yoke.
Imo complaining about the yoke is like complaining about the bad gas mileage in a hellcat, it's just part of experience and charm.
Best electric car ever
Got so fed up waiting to buy a model S or X and gave up
..since I can’t afford this S Plaid….my only hope is a affordable Model 3 Plaid…
Even if I could afford it, I wouldn’t buy a left hand drive. Can make overtaking unsafe due to lack of view
I hope lucid doesn’t do that with their air. We need right hand drive vehicles
Lucid has WAY BIGGER problems to contend with. They can’t move the cars they’ve produced and they only have enough of an operating budget that will last until 2Q of 2024. They are in big trouble right now.
Not enough right hand drive buyers at that price point...
Not even mentioning FSD? that would be the main reason for me to buy.. and all competitors, even those at double price like EQS are so far behind here...
Fabulous car!
THE ONE TO BUY
Its a down-sale machine for M3-MY )))
So, not only is the steering wheel on the wrong side for the UK but you have to spend a long and dangerous amount of time looking at the screen to change any settings. Not safe. Imo
Safest cars on the road by likelihood of injury as assessed by ENCAP, ANCAP, IIHS, NHTSA...
It is de rigor by most reviewers used to 20C cars to not mention the over 80 voice commands, the best ADAS and that all Teslas are designed and equipped for fully auto operation under AI FSD.