Tesla Model S Plaid testing on Nürburgring reveals major EV flaw that likely affects many more electric vehicles

Misha Charoudin's Tesla Model S Plaid review on the Nürburgring has brought up some concerning issues with Tesla's flagship performance vehicle. The performance issues in question, although very clear in the case of the Model S, are likely pervasive throughout the electric vehicle market.

Charoudin raises concerns about the vehicle's stability and handling, especially under acceleration, claiming the vehicle behaved unpredictably and dangerously under hard acceleration. Not only does the vehicle struggle to accelerate and corner confidently and predictably, thanks to the soft stock suspension lightening the steering excessively, the stock brakes are also ill-advised in a track setting outside a test lap or two.

The complaints don't stop at the vehicle's undercarriage hardware, though, with Tesla's infamous yoke taking heat for being uncomfortable and too wide to steer safely. He also noted that the seats, while comfortable, aren't exactly what you'd want for the track.

While these issues are certainly relevant to any Model S Plaid owner, it's worth noting that they are of most concern for those looking to do long track days with the Model S Plaid, and owners of many premium electric vehicles at this point. Electric vehicles are notoriously heavier than their ICE counterparts — with even the Nissan Leaf coming in at a weighty 3,516 - 3,934 lbs, or around 1,000 lbs more than a Honda Civic — meaning they're inevitably going to be more difficult to stop and require more grip to steer in high-speed scenarios, given the road-oriented suspension and brakes on most EVs.

While it's true that anyone looking to take a car to a track for any extended periods of time should look into aftermarket brakes and suspension, the argument for doing such is even stronger for EV owners, especially considering the readily-available power of an electric motor.

Charoudin is hopeful that the Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package, with its upgraded brake system, wheels, and tires, will improve the track performance, but the Track Package notably doesn't address the vehicle's suspension components or steering.

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