Comparison between:
- 2017 Tesla Model S 90D
- 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Tesla Model S 90D | 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 S Model 3 SR | - |
| Trim | 90D | Standard Range RWD | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2017 (MY17) | 2019 (MY19) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Silver Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Black Ultra White Tan | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.2 in 157 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2662.0 l 94.01 ft3 2.66 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3406.7 l 120.31 ft3 3.41 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 70.8 l 2.50 ft3 0.07 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4847.97 lb 2199 kg | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg | 4398.22 lb 1995 kg |
| Payload | 531.31 lb 241 kg | 989.88 lb 449 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5820.2 lb 2640 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 1 3D1 | 3D1 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 375 V | 320 V | 320 V |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | - | Front |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 311 kW 417.1 hp 422.8 ps | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | - | - |
| Additional information | Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 311 kW / 417 hp | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.00 s | 5.90 s | 3.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.80 s | 5.60 s | 3.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 328.1 mi / 528.0 km EPA, CMB: 293.9 mi / 473.0 km | EPA, CMB: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP, CMB: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 104 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, HWY: 124 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2.05 | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.34 | 9 | 9.1 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.34 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.1 in 27 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Performance brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 90 kWh | 52.4 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | BT35 (NCR21700A) | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | NCA | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 7104 | 2976 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Battery voltage | 346 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | The 80 kWh and 90 kWh packs are identical except the higher-capacity cells used by the 90 kWh one. | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 NACS NACS | NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 120 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 120 kW, 0:45 AC 11.5 kW, 7:50 AC 9.6 kW, 9:23 AC 1.44 kW, 62:30 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (O) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage and 4 USB ports (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Basic audio (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manual seat adjustment (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cloth seats and base trim (S) | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Tesla Model S 90D has been discontinued in June 2017 MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the 2021 MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2017 Tesla Model S 90D | 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD |