Jay Leno's Garage
Tesla Model S Plaid: New Info from Chief Designer and Engineer
2025 • E35 Sep 1, 2025 39m
Jay Leno sits down with the masterminds behind the latest Tesla Model S: Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Lead Engineer Lars Moravy. This episode offers an exclusive look into the new updates and design philosophies that make the latest Model S the "best version of this car" ever built.
Unveiling New Technology:
Carbon Ceramic Brakes: The duo details the new carbon ceramic brakes, now a standard option on the Plaid. Unlike other carbon brakes, these are made with a continuous carbon matrix, providing excellent stopping power even when cold. This is especially useful for one-pedal driving, which Jay says has left his own car's original brake pads in near-perfect condition.
Thermal System & Range: Discover the new "super minimal version two" thermal system, which uses a cast aluminum manifold to improve cooling and heating efficiency for the entire powertrain. This has increased the real-world range on the long-range model to 410 miles and significantly narrowed the gap between
Unveiling New Technology:
Carbon Ceramic Brakes: The duo details the new carbon ceramic brakes, now a standard option on the Plaid. Unlike other carbon brakes, these are made with a continuous carbon matrix, providing excellent stopping power even when cold. This is especially useful for one-pedal driving, which Jay says has left his own car's original brake pads in near-perfect condition.
Thermal System & Range: Discover the new "super minimal version two" thermal system, which uses a cast aluminum manifold to improve cooling and heating efficiency for the entire powertrain. This has increased the real-world range on the long-range model to 410 miles and significantly narrowed the gap between