Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2022 BMW i4 M50
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2022 BMW i4 M50 | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 M50 | 4S 79 kWh |
| Trim | Performance AWD | - | 4S |
| Model year | 2021 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 65,620 (DE, Nov 2020) | USD 65,900 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 63,905 (UK, Jun 2021) | USD 106,410 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 83,367 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Alpine White Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral White Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Skyscraper Gray Metallic Sanremo Green Metallic M Portimao Blue Metallic Dravit Gray Metallic Tanzanite Blue Metallic M Brooklyn Gray Metallic Aventurine Red Meta | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Tacora Red Oyster | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 195.4 in 4963 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | - | 84.4 in 2144 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1978 mm | - | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 33.3 in 847 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Rear track | 38.8 in 986 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 66.7 in 1694 mm |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | - | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 407.0 l 14.37 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1925.5 l 68.00 ft3 1.93 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4415.86 lb 2003 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg |
| Payload | 886.26 lb 402 kg | - | 1631.42 lb 740 kg |
| GVWR | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg | - | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Weight distribution front / rear - 48.1 / 51.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1270 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² Approach/departure angles - 11.2 / 14.3 degrees |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | Porsche |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Power | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | - | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional information | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Total system power output - 340 kW / 456 hp Total system torque - 673 Nm / 497 lb-ft | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System torque - 790 Nm (586 lb-ft) | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | Porsche |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Rear |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | - | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional features | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 390 kW Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 640 Nm |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.70 s | 3.90 s | 4.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.50 s | - | 3.80 s |
| Additional information | - | - | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.9 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 10.6 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | WLTP: 316.9 mi / 510.0 km | WLTP: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km WLTP: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 24 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 24.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 25.7 kWh/100 km |
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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.2 m 36.75 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | Also available with rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio - 15.5:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Turning circle (RAS) - 10.4 m |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | - |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed dog-ring automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Performance brakes Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 27 / 22 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Red callipers Front brakes diameter - 360 mm Front brakes thickness - 36 mm Rear brakes diameter - 358 mm Rear brakes thickness - 28 mm Grey cast iron rotors internally vented 6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 8.5Jx18 9Jx18 | 8Jx19 ET50 10Jx19 ET47 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y | 255/55R19 103Y 275/45R19 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - | LG Chem |
| Model | NCM 21700 | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 74 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 79.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - | 336 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 28 |
| Voltage | - | 398.5 V | 800 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | 1221.36 lb 554 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Heat pump | Net battery capacity - 80.9 kWh Prismatic cells | Usable capacity - 71 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC Charging, 250 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 210 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 225 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 | DC charging at 225 kW, 0:17-0:21 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:16-1:35 AC charging at 11 kW, 7:12 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) Forward looking radar (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) | Adaptive M suspension (S) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Performance control (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) Leather (O) Microfiber / Sensatec (S) | Storage package (O) 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (O) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) HoneLink (Garage Door Opener) (O) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (O) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) Night View Assist (O) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (O) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Side airbags in rear compartment (O) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 10.9-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Passenger display (O) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (O) 21 x speakers with Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (O) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Advanced climate control (4-zone) (O) Ioniser (O) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 180way ekectric Adaptive Sports Seats with memory package (O) 60:40 rear bench split (S) 8-way electric seats (front) (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (O) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (O) Seat heating (front) (O) Seat massage function (front seats, with ventilation) (O) Seat ventilation (front) (O) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Panoramic roof, fixed glass (O) Privacy glass (O) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Thermally and noise insulated glass (O) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (O) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (O) LED Matrix headlights (O) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (S) |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2022 BMW i4 M50 | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S |