Tesla Surpasses "Ludicrous" Mode With Even Faster "Plaid" Powertrain

Hot on the tails of the announcement of Porsche's extremely fast all-electric Taycan Turbo S, which can reach 60 miles per hour in in 2.6 seconds, Tesla has announced that it is currently testing a new prototype Model S that will reach even faster speeds than the Taycan as well as the company's own "Ludicrous" speed.The prototype includes a new powertrain called "Plaid," which is named based on Mel Brooks' movie Spaceballs, similarly to "Ludicrous" mode. The Plaid powertrain features three elect...