Tesla Model S faces another delay — because that's what Tesla does best

Tesla Model S faces another delay — because that's what Tesla does best

There is bad news for potential Tesla Model S Plaid owners. Not so great, but it means that the first models will not be delivered until after June 10.

This is not a particularly bad delay, since the Model S Plaid "delivery event" was originally scheduled for June 3. Certainly not when one considers that the car was originally scheduled to arrive in August or September.

The news was confirmed on Twitter by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claimed that the Model S Plaid "needs another week of adjustment."

It is unclear what the adjustment is, but given that Tesla has only delayed this car for seven days, it is not that serious. Given the delays other Tesla cars have faced in the past, seven days is hardly a blip on the calendar.

After all, the second-generation Tesla Roadster was first officially unveiled in late 2017. And that was a few years after Tesla had hinted that another version of the electric sports car might be on the way. As of now, the Tesla Roadster 2022 is not scheduled to appear until sometime next year.

Unfortunately, the accelerated delivery date for the Model S Plaid means that the Model S Plaid Plus is not available right now. Pre-order options have been grayed out since Tesla moved up the delivery date for the Model S Plaid, but an upgraded version of the car is not scheduled until the middle of next year.

Still, the Model S Plaid has much to offer: a range of 390 miles on a single charge, a top speed of 200 mph, and a 0-60 time of 1.99 seconds (including rollout). In addition, it comes with all the usual luxury features one would expect from a Tesla, as well as an infotainment system that promises a high-end gaming experience.

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