Chris Harris content is probably 70% of TG's online audience nowadays

These guys are getting a good groove together. Jack just mining for Chris's juicy opinions hahah

love they're now embracing what actually works for them rather than try copying how Jeremy Clarkson ran the show previously.

Someone make a t-shirt “I don’t trust horses. Let alone a car.”

More of this please. More of Chris talking about anything.

Jack: "Christ Harris excited by electric cars!" Chris: "-ish"

Why isn't top gear like this? I could watch this all day.

This format with Chris talking about cars is the kind of content we need

"Preposterous Mode" 🤣 brilliant 👏

Let Chris Harris do the whole top gear episode

10 seconds into the video, Jack: "So Tesla updated their cars." Chris: "Mhm." LMAO

getting someone into the passenger seat and saying "Watch This !" has pretty much sold every Italian sports car since the dawn of the motor age. You know this to be true CHRIS !

Chris could talk about types of sewing machines and I would be interested

"I don't trust horses let alone a car" chris harris just laying out facts here

Chris Harris has such an amazing talent for talking. He's informed, critical, witty and such a genuine nice guy. Also a true petrol head. He could talk about churning butter and I'd listen to it.

This video now looks quite silly, what a difference 3 months make, lol!

These two guys are the reason top gear is a bit interesting.

"You don't need a gear selector because the car will decide where you want to go" But I don't want the car to decide where I want to go, I want to decide where I want to go Elon.

Yesterday, I watched an American petrolhead channel that usually only focuses on brutal V8 muscle cars. After testing the Model S Plaid on a drag strip, the presenter immediately ordered one.

Interesting to view this 4 month old video now that the Plaid Model S is fairly common place - and absolutely mind blowing by all acounts.

Plane, plaid, popsicle, all of the above lol

CHOC spiritual successor. Enjoying these segments very much. Honest talk between enthusiasts straight to camera, no mucking about. Keep them coming.

I have owned my Tesla 3P for almost two years. The acceleration still hasn't gotten old. I still floor it away from lights.

Ah yes, Chris Harris, a man who could make his own one-man car show and everyone would love it. The man knows what he's talking about, and he's straightforward about it.

I’ve said it many times, if Top Gear was just these 2 chaps, I’d definitely watch it again.

Don't knock the plaid until you experienced it.

Don't really watch interviews, but I can listen to Chris Harris rant all day

Is Top Gear getting a new identity that everyone is approving? I kind of like this.

0 to 60 in 4 seconds is insane enough.

This is one of the best conversations I have ever heard.

Top Gear blasting a car being fast lol.

RS badge on an electric car is much better than a "turbo" badge on an electric car.

"I don't trust horses, let alone a car" 😂😂😂

Everyone comments on the Tesla charging network but it seems to me 80%+ of chargers are within 50 miles of the center of London? How good is Tesla's charging network in Scotland or Wales?

Good format 👌 more of Chris and Jack please

Great video. Great chemistry. Great editing.

Crazy to think that this new Tesla is now almost as fast as those theme park rides that accelerate really fast. Stealth in Thorpe Park does 0 to 80mph in 1.9 seconds, the Tesla only needs another 20mph then it can match Stealth!

Ooo, he mentioned the W124 as a nice electric conversion. Love the look, and I personally want that! Best glider.

In a sense, electric cars may take us back to the old days when you had a chassis and then picked a coachbuilder to put a body on it. 5:35

What happened to that Nurburgring run of Tesla, btw?

What I’ll say about acceleration times: cars can get faster but we need a new benchmark. We can start measuring 0-100 mph times to start understanding meaningful differences in EVs

Chris ended with "ish". A true petrol head.

I think it will have dynamic steering where the more you turn the steering "thingy" the wheels turn exponentially. Or the sensitivity of it is very high where you need like 45 degrees to fully lock the wheels to left or right. The fighter jets stick actually moves few degrees to do 360

The concept they discuss at the end of the video was presented by GM in the early 2000's with its Hy-Wire car. It is even been tested on TopGear.

2:30 mark, Harris nailed the challenge with all the EV scenarios. Time is our most precious commodity, anything that is impeding that is getting in the way of life.

“Preposterous mode” 🤣 Musk should steal that

Anyone know what those chairs are and where you can buy them?

There was a scifi series a few years ago (not sure if it was part of the Battlestar Galactica series) where everyone was driving around in super cool old school cars but they were all electric, just like Chris said.

I think most car enthusiasts approach to electric cars can be explained by that "ish" from Chris Harris at the end

Some observations as I recently picked up a used 2016 Model S P90D with Lubricous plus and I also have a 997.2 Carrera 4S, a couple of BMW M-sport cars (E60,E90) and a couple of Audis (B7) (all 6-speed manuals except an Audi Q7). First, 0-60 in 2.6 seconds is already physically uncomfortable and largely a party trick. But you don't have to use it all, I regularly just pull away from lights to 60 or so in a "real" 4 to 5 seconds or so - enough to leave everyone way behind. And occasionally blast from 40 to 60 in one second. But my son said it best - the Tesla is really fun to drive once a week. The rest of the time, the involvement we get with the 6-speed manual and the much better dynamics of the other cars is just more fun and more satisfying. But I might say the same thing about a bloated, automatic transmission F90 M5. Secondly, EV range is not really an issue if you have other cars for a long road trip as 99% of the time you are charging in your own garage. So don't be afraid to go with a non-Tesla EV unless its your only car and you really need the charging network for long trips. My real world range varies a lot - and if I am driving spiritedly and its winter time (colder weather), its really only like 170 miles between charges - which again is plenty for daily driving and errands. I know when the newer ones become used, my Model S re-sale will go down - but maybe as you speculate, I can upgrade batteries or tech in the future. Final thought - someone needs to make an EV with intentionally limited range for daily local use so that it can be around 3,000 lbs. in weight or less - that will help with dynamics. Also someone (just like Jeep Magneto - hopefully Porsche) will put a 6-speed manual in an EV with ability to select a lower RPM limit to encourage shifting. Maybe even emulate an idle motor speed so you have to mesh the clutch. It can be done. But I also agree retrofitting EV drivetrains in already existing cars will be a thing and if nothing else to lower the carbon footprint of manufacturing a whole new car..

Have to say I quiet like Chris Harris onnTG, but the way he presents the information and informal chat on these videos put him on another level. Well done Chris!

That idea about the W124 Merc body stuck on an EV chassis is epic, 100% needs to be a thing, so easy with the 3D printing, your the man Chris

0-60 in 1.9s may be insane... But in no way it is gonna be like really 'enjoyable' or like an 'experience' that's very heartwarming...

my car does 0-60 in 5s flat. My wife would be upset at me if I did it even in 8s. Only car guys/gals actually enjoy speed and thrills. Chris is on the money here. It's all about the convenience and the ability to seamlessly use the car as easily as a normal car. Soon you can customize how your car looks? brilliant.

I can listen to Chris Harris talking about anything for ages

I am a huge fan of the W124 - one of the best examples of engineering excellence in automotive history- I’ve owned two and really love them .

Everyone loves Chris Harris speaking his mind. More of this please

I don’t trust horses, let alone a car ! Something only Chris would say 😂

I really like these types of videos I hope one day Top gear can consider making a podcast that would really be something to watch🙏🙏🙏🙏

Lol trust me the fast acceleration is not a short term experience. This is coming from someone who owns a Tesla. IT NEVER GETS OLD

Love Chris his complaint of "watch what this car can do" is precisely what his car videos are hahaha!

Imagine how dangerous it’s going to be for people to buy 1000hp cars for the price of a 7 series or a V8 Jaguar F-Type.

Luv to see these two talk cars

And another great video Chris, current model s battery back can be dropped pretty quickly and Tesla even built one battery swap station on a highway in the USA where you could swap the battery on way out of town and pick up battery on the way back

I'm more interested in the range of the plaid model than anything else.

Idk why this guy is so likable

Great discussion!

Agree, the previous gen RS6 is better looking than the new one. Broke a solid run.

I agree that the big benefit of the "skateboard" design for EVs is that it will allow for greater flexibility in car design.

Amazing video. And totally agree with you, 550 miles is more then enough. There's a company called BDE that makes "skateboards" chassis and you can put on the body you like. Some people that could 3d print a car as well

Chris Harris is just great. Really would watch him do anything car related. Review a car, yes. Lap a race track, yes. Change a tire, sure.

I’ll listen to Chris talk about anything, more of these videos please

“Someone needs to figure out how to swap out a battery” - Yes, NIO.

so Elon really thought the steering wheel is a good idea??

I really want Jack’s trainers... anyone know what they are? 😆 Puma st runner v2? Can’t find them in that colour?!

Now, these two guys make a motor show responsible and informative.

I like it just for the Spaceballs reference

You surely not going to get double the range in 2 years lmao

My thoughts exactly Chris! On the spot.

I think you guys nailed it. We're entering the laptopification of the car industry. But laptops aren't nearly as upgradeable as desktops. When we're able to swap out everything, we will truly have arrived at a new epoch of automotive engineering. 10 years at most.... "give me the 300kw battery with the 6 motor configuration and sports chassis with spherical magneto-levitating wheels please... "

The big difference is Tesla is a tech company not a car company.

It chooses forward or backwards for you? What if you want to reverse into a park? Will probably need Neuralink for that 😆

That last minute was really interesting 🤔

Misleading advertising from Tesla, it's not under 2s 0-60 at all, the small print has a disclaimer - "excludes the first foot of rollout", so it's actually about 5-60 not 0-60, which makes a significant difference! (putting it closer to 2.5s)

“It’s going to steer itself” Although when Tesla register their cars through the legal process in America they state categorically that they have no self driving capabilities.

1:27 thank you for that soundbite. Sums up when you have an automotive movement run by techbros for techbros.

Amen! About time brother. the eRS6 will be fire.

Chris Harris IS Top Gear. Without him, the show is done. For good. What a man!

"-ish." 😂

My wife's 85+ is more than fast enough but dynamically I think its horrid (wife loves it). I like driving quickly but the P85 is twitchy, not flowing...

You’re wrong. The new Plaid doesn’t stop pulling after 140 mph. It pulls the same at 100mph than it does at 0.

At the end, they exactly describe the business model of Israeli startup REE Automotive. Their is a skateboard power pack with interchangable corners, featuring the entire steering, drive train and suspension system in one part that can be swapped in under an hour... Then slap any body on top of that you like.

I not good for oversteer..😂😂

I think Mr Musk is kinda missing the point when the reason he offers for that steering half-wheel is that cars will drive themselves anyway.

Great automotive futurism. Well done Chris!

My question to that is how so when the plaid did the laguna seca faster than any other production vehicle? Even if it had some parts modded on it. It’s still an air suspension vehicle with awd and supposed to be an S Class rival. Idk. I think they’re on to something.

When Chris Harris drove the VW IDR (0-60 2 sec) he nearly pissed his pants with joy. Now a Tesla can do a 2 sec 0-60, he's like "whatever". No bias here.

Imagine having the speed of a supercar and the range of a diesel :-D

I remember in the Mel Brooks movie'Spaceballs' when they did a space jump they went past light speed, it went to 'plaid' speed......

Can anyone link the report Chris talks about at 3:00 ?