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Plaid
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Plaid is a special version of the Model 3 that can go very fast because it has extra power from three electric motors.
Technical Definition
Plaid is Tesla’s high‑performance trim for the Model 3, featuring a tri‑motor setup that delivers very quick acceleration.
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