Elon Musk Describes Electric Motor, Powertrain and Other Upgrades to Model S, X and Roadster in 2020

Elon Musk says a Plaid Powertrain upgrade for the Model S, X and Roadster will be available in 2020. The new Model S will have a three-motor configuration which is also available for the next-generation Roadster. Tesla is currently racing a 7 seat Model S at Nürburgring. They will be trying to beat a track record set by a Porsche electric car.

A prototype Tesla Model S with a plaid powertrain set a Lugana Seca race track record. Tesla lapped Laguna Seca in 1:36.55 during advanced testing of their Model S Plaid powertrain and chassis prototype. This was a second faster than the record for a four-door sedan.

Yes. To be clear, Plaid powertrain is about a year away from production & applies to S,X & Roadster, but not 3 or Y. Will cost more than our current offerings, but less than competitors.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 12, 2019

Model S at Nürburgring has 7 seats

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 12, 2019

Tesla Pickup Truck’s unveiling event aimed at November, hints Elon Musk. Possibly late Nov. when #LAAutoShow begins? https://t.co/EmYD1wRtZN

— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 7, 2019

Other Tesla Plans for 2020

Tesla Semi production launch has been delayed until the end of 2020.

Tesla Semi production to ‘earnestly’ begin by 2020 https://t.co/SqIwJVWKNZ

— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) September 12, 2018

Tesla Semi to boast nearly 600 mile battery range, says Elon Musk https://t.co/6TLrORBnv9

— Elon Musk News (@ElonMuskNewsOrg) May 6, 2018

SOURCES- Elon Musk Twitter, Teslarati
Written By Brian Wang, Nextbigfuture.com

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