POV video appears to show Tesla Plaid reaching 0-60 in less than 2 seconds
- The Tesla Model S Plaid is one of the fastest-accelerating cars in the world
- It delivers over 1,000 horsepower
- It does 0-60 in less than 2 seconds
Published on May 23, 2024 at 6:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 24, 2024 at 6:31 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Tesla vehicles in the Plaid spec are extremely fast, especially off the line.
Everyone knows that but it’s one thing to know it, it’s a totally different thing when you actually get to see it in action.
This video is a great case in point.
In the clip uploaded to X by DragTimes, you can see how the Tesla Model S Plaid goes from standstill to 60 mph in well under 2 seconds.
It gets to 60 mph in 1.87 seconds, from 60 mph to 130 mph in 3.08 seconds, and then it covers the quarter-mile dragstrip in 8.65 seconds, which is pretty impressive.
When it comes to acceleration times, Tesla can rival the likes of the Dodge Demon or even the McMurtry, which is technically the fastest-accelerating car in the world.
Obviously, the way different cars achieve these incredible figures is totally different.
Electric cars are more brisk under heavy acceleration because there are fewer parts that are moving.
As for Tesla, other than the Tesla Model S Plaid, we also have the Model X Plaid, which does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, and the Cybertruck Cyberbeast, which also takes just over 2.5 seconds to get to 60 mph from a standstill.
The thing is, achieving outstanding acceleration times with an electric car is easy.
With a gas-powered car, all kinds of mechanical components have to get in motion but, with an electric car, it’s like flicking a switch.
However, what you get in terms of acceleration, you (sort of) lose in terms of top speed.
With the technology of today, electric cars tend to have a lower top speed than equivalent gas cars.
That’s not always the case, though.
The Rimac Nevera, for example, can exceed 400 km/h.
Imagine that.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
