Comparison between:
- 2013 Tesla Model S Performance Plus P85+
- 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2013 Tesla Model S Performance Plus P85+ | 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid | |
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| Trim | Performance Plus P85+ | Plaid |
| Model year | 2013 (MY13) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 104,990 (USA, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Sierra Black Catalina White Monterey Blue Metallic Shasta Pearl White San Simenon Silver Metallic Tiburon Gray Metallic Anza Brown Metallic Sequoia Green Metallic | Diamond Black Lunar Silver Frost Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Black Black and White Cream |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 197.7 in 5021 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 78.2 in 1987 mm |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.3 in 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 66.9 in 1700 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 43.3 in 1100 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.6 in 117 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 58.4 in 1484 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 55.1 in 1399 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 50.3 in 1278 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 35.5 in 901 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4647.34 lb 2108 kg | 4812.69 lb 2183 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 897.28 lb 407 kg |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.208 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 375 V | - |
| Power | 310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 - 8600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5100 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | Dual rear AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motors Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | Single front AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps | 750 kW 1005.8 hp 1019.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 200.1 mph 322.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 2.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | 2.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 271.5 mi / 437.0 km | EPA, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA, CMB: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 97 MPGe EPA, CTY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 93 MPGe EPA, CMB: 104 MPGe EPA, HWY: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.27 m 36.98 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | 2.33 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio (overall ratio): 13:1 | - |
Transmission
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.73 | 7.56 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 |
| Additional information | - | Adaptive driving beams |
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 Active Air Suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) for air suspension vehicles only |
| 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. | Updated suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 9Jx21 ET40 | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 10Jx20 ET40 11Jx20 ET40 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y 265/35R21 101Y | 255/45R19 285/40R19 285/35R20 305/30R20 265/35R21 104Y 295/30R21 107Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh | 99 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR18650A |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 7104 | 7920 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 16 | 5 |
| Battery voltage | 346 V | 407 V |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | 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 90 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 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 90 kW, 0:45 AC 11.5 kW, 8:30 AC 9.6 kW, 8:51 AC 1.44 kW, 59:02 | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | New for 2025+ - Improved Active Noise Cancellation - Front fascia camera - Dynamic ambient lighting with animations - Matte front logo - New rear diffuser - Minor front facelift for improved high-speed stability |
| 2013 Tesla Model S Performance Plus P85+ | 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid |