HOT TESLAS UP ANTE TO TAKE ON EUROPE'S FASTEST EVS

New ‘Ring-honed Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance are imminent

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Tesla is priming reinvigorated versions of its hottest models to contend with fearsome new EV contenders from the brand's European rivals.

Updated versions of Tesla’s Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance have been spotted testing at the Nürburgring, suggesting imminent launches.

The Plaid - currently one of the world’s most powerful saloons, with 1020bhp - was seen wearing light camouflage, concealing an aero-optimising refresh of its front and rear ends. The air ducts in its lower front fascia appear more angular and aggressive than before, while the rear diffuser has gained a ledge and a more protrusive centre section that is most likely intended to reduce lift at speed. The reworked front end also conceals an additional camera for the advanced driver assistance systems.