MODEL S PLAID DELIVERIES, COMPACT FORD EV PICKUP AND LORDSTOWN MOTORS APPEARS RUNNING OUT OF GAS

EV Channels Review

The EV news podcast discusses the recent Tesla Model S Plaid delivery event, highlighting a general sense of disappointment among the hosts regarding the presentation's lack of new information and Elon Musk's seemingly unprepared delivery. While acknowledging the Plaid's impressive performance capabilities, including its acceleration and new powertrain features like carbon-sleeved motors and improved cooling, the hosts felt the event failed to deliver significant surprises or details beyond what was already known. The cancellation of the Plaid+ variant and the substantial $50,000 price premium for the Plaid over the Long Range model were also points of contention, with hosts questioning the value proposition beyond sheer speed, especially given the lack of distinct daily driving differentiators. The discussion also touched upon the ongoing challenges with charging infrastructure, the competitive landscape with Lucid, and the general production and delivery timelines for Tesla vehicles.