TESLA MODEL X PLAID 2023 - STILL THE BEST IN ITS CLASS ?

EV Channels Review

The 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid receives a significant facelift, enhancing its appeal as a premium electric SUV. The reviewer highlights improved aerodynamics, a sportier aesthetic with blacked-out accents, and a refined interior featuring animal-free materials and a new premium sound system. The yoke steering wheel and horizontal infotainment screen are key changes, offering a modern, albeit divisive, user experience. Performance remains a strong suit, with the Plaid version delivering immense acceleration, though the reviewer cautions about its intensity and potential to cause motion sickness. Real-world range is estimated around 450 km (280 miles) on a full charge, with the new heat pump improving winter efficiency. While the driving dynamics are praised for highway stability and comfort thanks to the air suspension, the yoke steering and screen-based controls are noted as having a learning curve, particularly for parking. Despite these points, the updates are seen as substantial, re-establishing the Model X Plaid as a benchmark in its class.