2024 Model S vs. Plaid

[Jayskywalker21]

It's the same car with different motors, a spoiler, different brakes, different seats, and CF instead of wood.

The exact same car.

Wait different seats? I thought they had the same seats

 

[uscbucsfan]

Wait different seats? I thought they had the same seats

They have piping on the seats, but almost the same.

 

[sorka]

It's the same car with different motors, a spoiler, different brakes, different seats, and CF instead of wood.

The exact same car.

That was a rhetorical really.

When I read through a thread and answer a question that was answered previously mutliple times without first knowing it was answered, I use the delete option to remove my duplicate answer. You should consider doing this.

 

[uscbucsfan]

That was a rhetorical really.

When I read through a thread and answer a question that was answered previously mutliple times without first knowing it was answered, I use the delete option to remove my duplicate answer. You should consider doing this.

It seemed you were confused. Maybe next time use more clear indications like /s.

Obviously someone didn't know the Plaid seats had piping, so I don't see any reason to delete.

Edit: Seems you didn't know that, either.

 

[sorka]

Wait different seats? I thought they had the same seats

They have the same seats. The only difference is the spoiler, some of the brakes components, motors, and interior trim.

There's a rumor that the seats will have Plad badging based on some leaked photos.

 

[sorka]

It seemed you were confused. Maybe next time use more clear indications like /s.

Obviously someone didn't know the Plaid seats had piping, so I don't see any reason to delete.

I was confused, and then it was resolved later on in the thread. You then answered the question that was already answered and then didn't delete your duplicate response. You were then confused by the fact that my response to your duplicate response was rhetorical and facetious.

 

[uscbucsfan]

I was confused, and then it was resolved later on in the thread. You then answered the question that was already answered and then didn't delete your duplicate response. You were then confused by the fact that my response to your duplicate response was rhetorical and facetious.

Again, you seem to not know the LR and Plaid seats are different.

 

[sorka]

They have piping on the seats, but almost the same.

Well that one I am confused by.

Did they discontinue the piping? It seems 2021s have it but 2023s don't...unless they're just inconsistent and ship Plaids with the non piped seats when they don't have them temporarily.

 

[sorka]

Again, you seem to not know the LR and Plaid seats are different.

Look at post 54 and 55. That should clear up your confusion.

 

[jay1122]

Just ask your pocket. Is it deep enough? If it is, Plaid for sure.

 

[dsm363]

They have piping on the seats, but almost the same.

The P85 had that nice red piping on the seats. My Long range doesn't of course. The new Plaid seats are the same?

The new seats are so much more comfortable than the old ones from 2012.

 

[uscbucsfan]

The P85 had that nice red piping on the seats. My Long range doesn't of course. The new Plaid seats are the same?

The new seats are so much more comfortable than the old ones from 2012.

Just around the edges, but still a small change from the LR seats.

 

[dsm363]

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Just around the edges, but still a small change from the LR seats.

Looks nice. I guess I could have ordered Plaid, just had to jump at the long range price. Will keep me happy for many years I'm sure. It's certainly quick.

 

[AMPd]

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Just around the edges, but still a small change from the LR seats.

Another difference is the perforation extends to the side bolsters on the plaid seats, the LR side bolsters are not perforated.

 

[sorka]

Another difference is the perforation extends to the side bolsters on the plaid seats, the LR side bolsters are not perforated.

Is that a plus? Seems like it would spread out airflow across surface areas you don't want to cool leaving areas that you want cooled with less airflow.

 

[AMPd]

Is that a plus? Seems like it would spread out airflow across surface areas you don't want to cool leaving areas that you want cooled with less airflow.

I don’t know know if it’s a plus or not, but it’s just another difference.

 

[FixUntilBroke]

Hello everyone! First post here on this forum and figured that it would be better to post in this thread vs create a new one that is very similar...

I'm looking at used Model S's and also trying to decide between a Standard or Plaid.
Some relevant details that are pertinent to the subject...
- I regularly make 250 mile one way trips ~40+ times a year, including Wisconsin winters
- I occasionally pull a small trailer (6.5x10 or 4x8 single axle)
- Looking at 2022-2023's that have the heat pump due to the above winter travel and distance
- I have level 2 charging available at each end of the 250 mile trips
- There are Tesla Super Chargers located at ~25% and ~75% of the trip
- I tend to keep vehicles a long time - have 400k on my current vehicle

I really would like to have ~500 miles of range, keep the charge between 20% and 80% and still have some reserve for things like heat, A/C, snow/rain, detours, battery degradation, etc and not have to stop at a charger every trip.

But with ~400 miles of range, keeping the charge between 15% and 85% and having a super charger at 25% and 75% of the trip, I'm rationalizing that I can make this work for most trips without stopping at a charger or significantly reduce the life of the battery. For the times that I do need to stop at a charger, the battery will have a minimum of 1 hour to condition, (typically 3 hours) and I should be able to charge for <10 minutes to get enough range to comfortably make it to my destination.

The EPA range is practically the same 396 vs 405, but practically is the Plaid just as efficient (or not?) as the standard when driving normally?
I've been reading and reading trying to educate myself - There's no practical reason to get a Plaid, but why not have the most powerful thing out there ?

 

[sorka]

Hello everyone! First post here on this forum and figured that it would be better to post in this thread vs create a new one that is very similar...

I'm looking at used Model S's and also trying to decide between a Standard or Plaid.
Some relevant details that are pertinent to the subject...
- I regularly make 250 mile one way trips ~40+ times a year, including Wisconsin winters
- I occasionally pull a small trailer (6.5x10 or 4x8 single axle)
- Looking at 2022-2023's that have the heat pump due to the above winter travel and distance
- I have level 2 charging available at each end of the 250 mile trips
- There are Tesla Super Chargers located at ~25% and ~75% of the trip
- I tend to keep vehicles a long time - have 400k on my current vehicle

I really would like to have ~500 miles of range, keep the charge between 20% and 80% and still have some reserve for things like heat, A/C, snow/rain, detours, battery degradation, etc and not have to stop at a charger every trip.

But with ~400 miles of range, keeping the charge between 15% and 85% and having a super charger at 25% and 75% of the trip, I'm rationalizing that I can make this work for most trips without stopping at a charger or significantly reduce the life of the battery. For the times that I do need to stop at a charger, the battery will have a minimum of 1 hour to condition, (typically 3 hours) and I should be able to charge for <10 minutes to get enough range to comfortably make it to my destination.

The EPA range is practically the same 396 vs 405, but practically is the Plaid just as efficient (or not?) as the standard when driving normally?
I've been reading and reading trying to educate myself - There's no practical reason to get a Plaid, but why not have the most powerful thing out there ?

Tax edition MXLR will run you $72K after the $7500 tax discount and it has a tow hitch already.....but you have to pick gray.

 

[popgodazipa]

if range is King then it's a LR with 19. It's plenty fast.

 

[cptnslo]

Hello everyone! First post here on this forum and figured that it would be better to post in this thread vs create a new one that is very similar...

I'm looking at used Model S's and also trying to decide between a Standard or Plaid.
Some relevant details that are pertinent to the subject...
- I regularly make 250 mile one way trips ~40+ times a year, including Wisconsin winters
- I occasionally pull a small trailer (6.5x10 or 4x8 single axle)
- Looking at 2022-2023's that have the heat pump due to the above winter travel and distance
- I have level 2 charging available at each end of the 250 mile trips
- There are Tesla Super Chargers located at ~25% and ~75% of the trip
- I tend to keep vehicles a long time - have 400k on my current vehicle

I really would like to have ~500 miles of range, keep the charge between 20% and 80% and still have some reserve for things like heat, A/C, snow/rain, detours, battery degradation, etc and not have to stop at a charger every trip.

But with ~400 miles of range, keeping the charge between 15% and 85% and having a super charger at 25% and 75% of the trip, I'm rationalizing that I can make this work for most trips without stopping at a charger or significantly reduce the life of the battery. For the times that I do need to stop at a charger, the battery will have a minimum of 1 hour to condition, (typically 3 hours) and I should be able to charge for <10 minutes to get enough range to comfortably make it to my destination.

The EPA range is practically the same 396 vs 405, but practically is the Plaid just as efficient (or not?) as the standard when driving normally?
I've been reading and reading trying to educate myself - There's no practical reason to get a Plaid, but why not have the most powerful thing out there ?

I think your biggest issue is the towing. You’re going to have to go to a MX I believe