Tesla Plaid Cybertruck: A Legacy Automaker’s Worst Nightmare

By Joey Klender Posted on April 18, 2020 In September 2019, Elon Musk unveiled the Plaid Mode Model S. Tesla’s flagship sedan had received a “revamp,” or even a “rejuvenation” if you will. The Tri-Motor setup with a slightly wider body, front lip spoiler, rear diffuser, spoiler, and large front air intake was poised to …

Tesla Model Y vs Model S heated seats: Thermal imaging temperature test

By Joey Klender Posted on April 17, 2020 Tesla’s heated seats offer additional comfort for drivers and passengers in cold climates. While each of Tesla’s currently available models provides heated seats, some subtle changes appear to have been made in the company’s vehicles as they evolved over the years. Some of these changes can be …

Tesla Model Y heat pump takes on Model S resistive heating in defrosting showdown

By Joey Klender Posted on April 15, 2020 Tesla’s addition of a heat pump to the Model Y is designed to increase efficiency while controlling the cabin temperature of the electric crossover. While the Model Y was the first Tesla vehicle to receive this new feature, the performance of the heat pump in real-world settings …