Man filmed POV of Tesla Model S Plaid hitting record-breaking speed on German autobahn
- Driver filmed Tesla Model S Plaid on the German autobahn
- It had been equipped with the $15,000 Track Pack
- It was able to reach a record speed
Published on Nov 19, 2024 at 9:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
One driver filmed his Tesla Model S Plaid reaching a record speed on the German autobahn.
Equipped with the $15,000 Track Pack, it was able to surpass traditional EV speed limits.
It reached a high speed of 203mph (327km/h).
Those are levels that rival even the highest-performing combustion cars.
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Autobahn record speed
The Track Pack upgrade includes carbon ceramic brakes, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R tires, and Zero-G forged aluminum wheels, along with a 1,020 horsepower tri-motor setup.
The Plaid has an exhilarating acceleration with a 0-97km/h/0-60mph time of just 2.56 seconds.
In fact, it hits 124mph in 6.82 seconds – this is completely unprecedented speed and power for an EV sedan – it’s not the first time the EV has been put to the test.
Want to see a combustion car in action? This Ferrari 812 Superfast with plenty of miles on the odometer hit blazing speeds on the famous German highway.
The Tesla Model S Plaid
Setting a lap time of seven minutes and 25.231 seconds at the Nürburgring, it was named the fastest all-electric production car.
It was able to dethrone the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which previously held that title.
Proof – if it were needed – that the electric powertrain is evolving and can compete with and surpass traditional combustion engines in terms of both speed and capability.
However, while many car brands are investing in EV and hybrid options, Mercedes announced earlier this year that instead, it is choosing to invest in ‘high-tech combustion’ over its total EV future.
The German automaker aspired to be an all-electric brand within the next decade, but the love for gas cars couldn’t let it push through.
In fact, it’s shifting millions of its R&D budget towards internal combustion engine (ICE) cars over a fleet of EV models.
Some EV owners are now said to be unhappy with their purchases.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
