TESLA MODEL S PLAID - THE FASTEST CAR WE HAVE EVER TESTED BUT THERE IS A MASSIVE PROBLEM

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The Tesla Model S Plaid is lauded as the fastest car ever tested by AutoEV, boasting an astonishing 1020 horsepower and sub-two-second 0-60 mph acceleration. The reviewer praises its significantly improved styling, calling it Tesla's best-looking car, and highlights the practical hatchback design with ample storage, including a frunk. The interior receives commendation for its sleek 17-inch screen, driver-focused display, and the addition of rear-seat entertainment and charging. However, the review points out significant drawbacks: inconsistent build quality with panel gaps, the controversial removal of physical indicator stalks in favor of steering wheel buttons, and the unintuitive screen-based gear selection. The most substantial issue for the UK market is its availability exclusively in left-hand drive, which the reviewer finds highly inconvenient and a potential deal-breaker. While acknowledging its incredible straight-line performance and efficiency, the car struggles to define itself, being neither a sharp driver's car nor a truly serene luxury limousine, ultimately making it a difficult car to place in the market.