Ludicrous Mode

Tesla goes NASCAR with “Ludicrous Mode.” Not real NASCAR. But it could be interesting to see. The 2018 Tesla Model 3 buyers will have the option to add Ludicrous Mode to their electric sedan. What does that mean? It may be a wordplay steal from the movie, “Spaceballs,” which was written and directed by comedy legend Mel Brooks. In that blockbuster classic, the spacecraft had a “Ludicrous Speed.” This allowed it to accelerate and reach speeds of a ludicrous nature. I could see Elon Musk being a big fan of that movie. Tesla and SpaceX make a lot more sense to me now. What does this mean for Nissan and Google? Will electric car buyers choose Tesla and their NASCAR, Spaceballs inspired Model 3?

Tesla Model 3 NASCAR Mode
The Tesla Model 3 may not be NASCAR ready, but it sure is worthy of a Saturday night drag race. The 2018 Model 3 ludicrous mode is a high performance upgrade that allows electric car enthusiasts to go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. There is still no price for the Model 3 upgrade. But the upgrade for the Model S and Model X will run you about $10,000. This could sway those looking at Google and Nissan electric cars in the Tesla direction.

Should Nissan and Google Be Worried?
It has reached nearly 275,000 YouTubers, which may also be in the market for an electric ride of their own. The video shows the ludicrous mode reaction of a family after Thanksgiving dinner. It hits 60 mph really fast. Videos like these may be making Nissan and Google worried. However, they may not need to be too worried. Tesla is cranking out luxury inspired, high performance electric cars. Nissan is looking to appeal to the average Joe. And Google is making space age looking golf cart rides. The markets are a bit different with each company able to market to their niche of