• The Tesla Model S Plaid gains new sport seats as standard.
  • Heavier bolsters and suede trim help keep occupants in place through high G corners.
  • The new sport seats are still heated, ventilated, and 12-way power-adjustable.

While the insane performance of the Tesla Model S Plaid has never been doubted, it didn’t always have the features to match the powertrain’s impressive abilities. One of its weakest points were the front seats, but now, Tesla is replacing them with new sports seats that will help drivers stay in place even if they’re trying to set a personal lap record at the Nurburgring.

Tesla unveiled the new seats today with a video on X (formerly Twitter), claiming they offer better lateral support thanks to their big bolsters, “high performance suede” that increases grip, and a lighter weight than the old seats.

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The new sport seats also come with heating and ventilation, as well 12-way adjustability to keep each body type comfortable. There’s also a “plaid” motif in the seat back, which is a nice touch.

The seats are now included as standard equipment on the Model S Plaid. If any car needed body-hugging seats it was this one, as it can accelerate to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 1.99 seconds, has a 200 mph (322 km/h) top speed, and has lapped the Nurburgring in around the same time as a Ferrari Enzo. Teslarati reports that Sport Seats have been installed in all examples of the Plaid built since April 1.

Keep Your Bum In Place With Tesla Model S Plaid’s New Sport Seats
Credit: Tesla/X

The seats are no doubt a welcome addition to the fastest Tesla on sale, which critics have previously pointed out lacks some performance features to match its immense power. For instance, the car was criticized for not having adequate brakes for track day driving.

However, Tesla has been responding to the criticisms and, in 2021, it decided to offer an optional carbon ceramic brake kit for the Plaid. Although they were a welcome addition, they didn’t come cheap, and initially added another $15,000 to the price of the car.

The Tesla Model S Plaid is powered by three high-performance electric motors that combine to make 1,020 hp (761 kW / 1,034 PS) and can get it through the quarter-mile in as little as 9.23 seconds. Prices for the model start at $89,990.