New Tesla Model S Plaid With 21-Inch Wheels Gets Official EPA Range Estimate

If you specify the Plaid with standard 19-inch Tempest wheels, the $130,000 luxury sedan is much obliged to cover 390 miles (628 kilometers) on a full charge. Level up to the 21-inch Arachnid wheels that cost $4,500, and the range estimate drops to an EPA-rated 348 miles (560 kilometers).

As you already know, the wheel-tire combination plays a huge role in terms of driving range. Wider tires and larger diameters for the wheels may improve… (continue reading…)