2021 TESLA MODEL S PLAID: INSIDEEVS 70 MPH RANGE TEST

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InsideEVs conducted a 70-mph highway range test on a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid equipped with the optional 21-inch Arachnid wheels. The vehicle achieved a real-world range of exactly 300 miles, falling 41 miles short of its EPA highway rating of 341 miles. The reviewer noted that this result was achieved under near-perfect conditions (70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, minimal wind), and acknowledged that Tesla vehicles consistently underperform their EPA ratings in real-world tests due to their unique calculation methods. Despite the range shortfall, the reviewer praised the Model S Plaid's incredible efficiency (averaging 3.3 miles per kWh) and its astonishing 1020 horsepower, describing the acceleration as blood-draining. The controversial yoke steering wheel was also discussed, with the reviewer expressing continued reservations about its practicality despite getting more accustomed to it. The test highlights that even with the least range-optimal wheels, the Model S Plaid can still deliver a substantial 300 miles at a constant 70 mph.