With upgraded brakes, Tesla Model S Plaid achieves the previously announced peak speed of 200 mph.

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With its new ceramic brakes, Tesla Model S Plaid is now delivering on its initial promise of a top speed of 200 mph.

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Tesla predicted a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) when it initially introduced the Model S Plaid.

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When it was first delivered last year, however, the car "only" had a top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h).

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Tesla unveiled a new "Track Mode" for the Model S Plaid last year, increasing the top speed to 175 mph (282 km/h).

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that switching from his Chevy Impala to a Bolt would save him $3,000 a year on fuel.

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