How BoostedBoiz is Turning Wrecked Teslas into EV Monsters

The world of electric vehicles is still finding its identity. While many see them as soulless appliances designed for efficiency and range, others—like YouTube’s Kyle Wade, better known as BoostedBoiz—view them as untapped potential, waiting to be unleashed. Kyle, a self-taught gearhead and master of DIY innovation, is responsible for some of the most ridiculous, high-performance EV builds on the planet. His Plaidessey projects have redefined the boundaries of EV customization, proving that modern electric drivetrains can power anything—from a minivan sleeper to an all-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger – with hypercar performance. These builds not only broke the internet; they shattered expectations  in and outside the EV world. This is the story of how BoostedBoiz went from building turbocharged Hondas to dominating the EV world with mad creations.

From Turbo Hondas to Tesla Plaid Power

Kyle was best known for his wild Honda builds, pushing lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder engines to the absolute limit. His AWD Honda Civic shocked drag racing fans when it started posting sub-9-second quarter-mile times, embarrassing high-dollar exotics and muscle cars alike. As his YouTube channel gained popularity, Kyle became known for his fearless approach to fabrication and engineering. Whether it was throwing absurd amounts of boost at a junkyard motor or building an all-wheel-drive turbo minivan, he had one philosophy: make it fast, make it fun, and figure it out along the way. But nothing could have prepared his audience for what came next.

The Plaidessey

It all started with a wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid, a car that left the factory with a 1,020-horsepower tri-motor setup, a 0-60 time of two seconds, and more performance than most supercars. To most people, a damaged Plaid would be nothing more than an insurance write-off. To Kyle, it was the perfect donor for something utterly ridiculous. Enters the Plaidessey—a 2001 Honda Odyssey minivan mounted onto the Tesla Plaid’s drivetrain and chassis. At first glance, it looked like an aging family hauler, but under the hood—well, there was no hood—sat the full Tesla powertrain, complete with all-wheel drive, instant torque, and silent-but-deadly acceleration. Coupling the Odyssey body with the Tesla chassis was no small task. While their wheelbases were surprisingly close, Kyle and his team had to extensively modify the structure to make everything fit properly. The interior was retained from the Tesla, complete with the factory infotainment system and yoke steering wheel, giving the Plaidessey the bizarre combination of Tesla tech and 90’s minivan nostalgia.

The result? A 9-second sleeper minivan that looked like it belonged in a PTA meeting but could gap a McLaren on the drag strip.

The result? A 9-second sleeper minivan that looked like it belonged in a PTA meeting but could gap a McLaren on the drag strip. The internet lost its mind.

A Dodge Challenger Like No Other

The Plaidessey wasn’t just a YouTube hit—it changed the trajectory of BoostedBoiz’s channel. Kyle had dabbled in EVs before, but the sheer insanity of the Tesla Plaid drivetrain ignited a new passion. He had proven he could make an electric minivan fast, but what if he took things in a different direction? Cue his latest creations, a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat body grafted onto the Model S Plaid drivetrain. While the Challenger and Model S share a nearly identical wheelbase, making them a logical pairing, the work involved was staggering. Unlike the Odyssey build, which kept much of the Tesla’s original structure, this time Kyle went all-in on re-bodying the Plaid platform.

The engineering challenges were immense. The Challenger’s wider fenders and muscle car proportions had to be painstakingly mates to the Tesla’s floor pan, ensuring that weight distribution and aerodynamics weren’t compromised. The Tesla’s original cooling system, battery placement, and regenerative braking functions were all retained, allowing the Dodge to keep its original Plaid-level performance. What resulted was an all-electric, all-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger with 1,020 horsepower and enough torque to rip up the pavement. Unlike the Odyssey, which relied on its sleeper status for laughs, the Challenger was something else entirely: a proper American muscle car that just happened to be completely silent.

The Second Plaidessey and a Tesla-Powered Cybertruck?

Not content with just one minivan-based drag monster, Kyle recently picked up a Tesla Model X Plaid, which he’s planning to use as the base for a second Plaidessey build—but this time, with a much cleaner execution – and will become his daily driver. The new version promises to retain the hilarity of the original, but with a much more refined approach—better fitment, improved integration, and a level of craftsmanship that turns it from a fun experiment into a polished product. But that’s not all.

Kyle has also bought a wrecked Tesla Cybertruck, and while he’s still playing his cards close to his chest, speculation is rampant that he’ll pair its futuristic platform with a classic truck body—perhaps even an old-school Dodge Power Wagon or Ford F-100. If true, it could be the most ambitious Tesla-based restomod ever attempted.

What Kyle’s Builds Mean for the Future of EV Tuning

Kyle Wade’s Tesla-based creations represent a shift in how gearheads interact with EVs going forward. Until now, most enthusiasts saw electric cars as a threat—a departure from the mechanical purity of gasoline engines. But Kyle is proving that EV powertrains can be just as fun, if not more so, and that customizing an EV is just as valid as building a big-turbo Supra or an AWD Civic. The Plaidessey and his Challenger don’t just show what’s possible, they redefine the limits of electric performance.

Make it fast, make it fun, and figure it out along the way.

SPECS

BoostedBoiz Tesla-Powered Builds:

Plaidessey & Dodge Challenger

• Base Vehicle: Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-onward)
• Platform: Tri-motor AWD electric sedan
• Powertrain: Tesla Plaid tri-motor setup
• Horsepower: ~1,020 hp (factory), potential for more with tuning
• Torque: ~1,050 lb-ft
• Battery Pack: 100 kWh lithium-ion
• Charging: CCS & Tesla Supercharger network compatible
• 0-60 mph: ~1.9 sec (Plaid sedan), varies with weight of swaps
• Top Speed: ~200 mph (Plaid sedan, unrestricted)

Plaidessey

• Chassis: Tesla Model S Plaid
• Body: Custom-modified Honda Odyssey minivan shell grafted onto Tesla’s unibody structure
• Weight Savings: Interior stripped, lightweight reinforcements added
• Interior: Retains Tesla’s central touchscreen and digital gauge cluster
• Suspension: Tesla air suspension retained for adjustable ride height
• Cooling: Tesla’s original liquid cooling system for battery and drivetrain
• Braking: Tesla regenerative braking + Plaid’s factory performance brake system
• Performance: Capable of sub-9-second quarter-mile runs

Dodge Challenger

• Chassis: Tesla Model S Plaid
• Body: Dodge Challenger shell custom-fitted to Tesla’s architecture
• Power: Tri-motor Plaid system remains unchanged
• Weight Reduction: Interior stripped, unnecessary components removed
• Handling: Tesla’s torque-vectoring AWD for improved traction and control
• Interior: Combination of Tesla’s digital cockpit and Challenger aesthetics
• Braking: Tesla’s factory carbon-ceramic brake upgrade retained
• Range: Estimated 300+ miles depending on driving style
• Performance: Ludicrous acceleration with muscle car attitude