Comparison between:
- 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0
- 2013 Tesla Model S Performance Plus P85+

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0	2013 Tesla Model S Performance Plus P85+

Model alias	Roadster P80	-
Trim	-	Performance Plus P85+
Model year	2016	2013
Market	-	North America

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Cabriolet	Sedan
Materials	-	Aluminium high-strength boron steel
Exterior colors	Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange	Sierra Black Catalina White Monterey Blue Metallic Shasta Pearl White San Simenon Silver Metallic Tiburon Gray Metallic Anza Brown Metallic Sequoia Green Metallic
Interior colors	Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow	Black Grey Tan
Number of doors	2	4
Number of seats	2	5
Length	155.4 in 3947 mm	196.0 in 4978 mm
Width	72.9 in 1852 mm	77.3 in 1963 mm
Width with mirrors	73.7 in 1872 mm	86.2 in 2189 mm
Width with folded mirrors	-	77.3 in 1963 mm
Height	44.4 in 1128 mm	56.5 in 1435 mm
Wheelbase	92.6 in 2352 mm	116.5 in 2960 mm
Front track	57.6 in 1463 mm	65.4 in 1661 mm
Rear track	59.0 in 1499 mm	66.9 in 1699 mm
Clearance	5.1 in 130 mm	6.0 in 152 mm
Front headroom	36.7 in 932 mm	38.8 in 986 mm
Rear headroom	-	35.3 in 897 mm
Front shoulder room	52.0 in 1321 mm	57.7 in 1466 mm
Rear shoulder room	-	55.0 in 1397 mm
Front hip room	-	55.0 in 1397 mm
Rear hip room	-	54.7 in 1389 mm
Front legroom	42.0 in 1067 mm	42.7 in 1085 mm
Rear legroom	-	35.4 in 899 mm
Trunk volume	-	744.7 l 26.30 ft³ 0.74 m³
Maximum trunk volume	-	1645.2 l 58.10 ft³ 1.65 m³
Secondary trunk volume	-	150.1 l 5.30 ft³ 0.15 m³
Curb weight	2727.12 lb 1237 kg	4647.34 lb 2108 kg
Payload	546.75 lb 248 kg	1062.63 lb 482 kg
GVWR	3273.86 lb 1485 kg	5709.97 lb 2590 kg
Drag coefficient	0.31 Cd	0.24 Cd
Additional information	-	Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children)

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Tesla	Tesla
Electric motor type	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)
Location of the motor	Rear	Rear
Voltage	-	375 V
Power	215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps	310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps
Maximum power RPM	4400 rpm	5000 - 8600 rpm
Torque	400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb	600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	5100 rpm	5100 rpm
Regenerative braking	-	Yes
Additional information	A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor A hand-wound stator and increased winding density	3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps	310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps
Total system torque	400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb	600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	124.9 mph 201.0 km/h	129.9 mph 209.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	-	4.40 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	3.70 s	4.20 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA, CMB: 299.5 mi / 482.0 km

EPA, CMB: 271.5 mi / 437.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 32 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 33 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanism	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	-	Electronic
Turning circle	10 m 32.81 ft	11.27 m 36.98 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	-	2.45
Additional information	-	Steering ratio (overall ratio): 13:1

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio	8.2752	9.73

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension
Rear suspension	Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension
Additional information	-	The official announcement stated this model has upgraded dampers bushings and stabilizer bars including 2x rear lower control arms with revised stiffer bushings and 2x rear upper links with revised stiffer bushings.

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	11.8 in 300 mm	14.0 in 355 mm
Front disc brake thickness	-	1.3 in 32 mm
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter	12.2 in 310 mm	14.4 in 365 mm
Rear disc brake thickness	-	1.1 in 28 mm
Additional information	AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

5.5Jx16
7.5Jx17

8Jx19 ET40
8.5Jx21 ET40
8.5Jx21 ET40
9Jx21 ET40

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

195/55R16
225/45R17

245/45R19 98V
245/35R21 96Y
265/35R21 101Y

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	80 kWh	85 kWh
Manufacturer	Panasonic	Panasonic
Model	NCR18650A	NCR18650A
Type	NCA	NCA
Cathode materials	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)
Anode materials	Graphite	Graphite
Number of cells	-	7104
Cell nominal voltage	3.6 V	3.6 V
Cell cutoff voltage	3 V	3 V
Number of modules	-	16
Battery voltage	-	346 V
Energy density	-	225 Wh/kg
Weight	-	1330.05 lb 603.3 kg
Location	-	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	-	Liquid-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature	-	-30 °C -22 °F
Maximum ambient temperature	-	60 °C 140 °F

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

NACS

NACS
NACS

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 16.8 kW

AC 1.44 kW
AC 5.76 kW
AC 9.6 kW
AC 11.5 kW
DC 90 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

AC 16.8 kW, 8:00
AC 9.6 kW, 8:20
AC 1.44 kW, 55:34

DC 90 kW, 0:45
AC 11.5 kW, 8:30
AC 9.6 kW, 8:51
AC 1.44 kW, 59:02

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

12V power outlet (S)
7-inch touchscreen display with back-up camera (O)
Adjustable suspension (O)
Black grille (S)
Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S)
Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O)
Carbon-fiber hardtop (O)
Color-keyed hard top (O)
Convertible hard top (O)
Convertible roof with lining (S)
Directional forged alloy wheels (S)
Forged alloy wheels (O)
Front diffusing vents (S)
Glove box (S)
Performance tires (O)
Rear diffuser (S)
Rear wing spoiler (S)
Remote keyless entry (S)
Spoiler (S)
4-wheel ABS (S)
Cruise control (S)
Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S)
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Rearview camera (O)
Tire pressure monitor (S)
Traction control (S)
AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S)
Bluetooth (O)
Homelink garage door opener (O)
Integrated key/remote (S)
Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S)
7 x performance speakers (O)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x speakers (S)
Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O)
Manual air conditioning (S)
Fixed front head restraints (S)
Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S)
Premium seats (O)
Leather-wrapped (S)
Auto-locking doors (S)
Light-tinted windows (S)
Power cargo access remote release (S)
Power door locks (S)
Power windows (S)
Solar-guard windshield (O)
Folding side-view door mirrors (S)
Auto off headlights (S)
Cargo light (S)
Projector beam halogen headlamps (S)
Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S)
Carbon fibre interior accents (O)
Floormats (O)
Full leather trim (O)
Half-leather (S)
Leather door panel trim (S)
Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (O)

Automatic keyless entry (O)
Carbon fibre rear spoiler (O)
Center armrest with two cup holders (S)
Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (O)
Front air intakes (O)
Front sun visors with mirrors (S)
Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S)
Glove compartment (S)
Keyless entry (S)
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S)
Open center console storage area (S)
Parcel shelf (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)
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S)
Advanced side curtain air bags (S)
Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (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)
Front and rear parking sensors (O)
Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S)
Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S)
Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S)
Rear door child safety locks (S)
Rollover crash sensor (S)
Three second row LATCH attchments (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
12V power outlet (S)
17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S)
AM/FM/HD radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
Cruise control (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
High-definition back-up camera (O)
Homelink for garage door opening (O)
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)
Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (O)
Wi-Fi ready (S)
Wireless connectivity (capability) (O)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
3-zone rear seat heaters (O)
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S)
8-way, power adjustable front seats (S)
Built-in rear-facing child seats (O)
Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S)
Front performance seats with colored piping (S)
Front seats with memory settings (O)
Heated front seats (S)
3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S)
All-glass 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)
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)
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S)
Washer nozzle heaters (O)
Wiper blade defrosters (O)
Electrochromatic side mirrors (O)
Manual-folding side mirrors (S)
Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S)
Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O)
Convenience 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 (O)
LED daytime running lights (O)
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)
Premium Interior LED Lighting (O)
Rear seat LED reading light (S)
Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O)
Gloss wood trim (O)
Lacewood trim (O)
Leather (S)
Matte Obeche wood trim (O)
Piano black decor accents (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Originally, the Roadster 3.0 has been announced on December 26, 2014. The press release said the battery pack should be increased to 70 kWh. There should be a 20% improvement in rolling resistance and a 15% improvement of the Cd down to 0.31 with a retrofit aero kit. The actual battery update took place in the second quarter of 2016 and the battery pack had a capacity of 80 kWh. The upgrade was available for all Roadster models.

MCU1
- NVIDIA Tegra 3
- 40 nm
- 1GB DDR3
- 8GB eMMC
- 12 GFlops

2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0

2013 Tesla Model S Performance Plus P85+