Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
- 2025 Tesla Model S
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid | 2025 Tesla Model S | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Highland | Highland Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ Model Standard Range Plus |
| Trim | Plaid | - | Performance AWD | RWD EU |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Market | North America | North America | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 104,990 (USA, Aug 2025) | USD 84,990 (USA, Aug 2025) USD 94,990 (USA, Aug 2025, Luxe Package) | - | GBP 39,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 39,990 (DE, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | 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 | Diamond Black Lunar Silver Frost Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red | Diamond Black Lunar Silver Frost Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White Cream | Black Black and White Cream | Black Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 197.7 in 5021 mm | 197.7 in 5021 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.2 in 1987 mm | 78.2 in 1987 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.3 in 1431 mm | 56.3 in 1431 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 62.3 in 1582 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1700 mm | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 34.3 in 872 mm | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | 43.3 in 1100 mm | 43.3 in 1100 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | - | - | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | 4.6 in 117 mm | - | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.4 in 1484 mm | 58.4 in 1484 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1399 mm | 55.1 in 1399 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.3 in 1278 mm | 10.9 in 278 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.5 in 901 mm | 35.5 in 901 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Passenger volume | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 | 1119.0 l 39.52 ft3 1.12 m3 | - | - |
| Total volume | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 | 1828.0 l 64.56 ft3 1.83 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 | 709.0 l 25.04 ft3 0.71 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 | 1739.0 l 61.41 ft3 1.74 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 | 89.0 l 3.14 ft3 0.09 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4812.69 lb 2183 kg | 4605.46 lb 2089 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 3880.14 lb 1760 kg |
| Payload | 897.28 lb 407 kg | 906.1 lb 411 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 4832.53 lb 2192 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.208 Cd | 0.208 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 4D2 | 3D7 or 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 142 V | 335 V |
| Power | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps |
| Torque | - | - | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Dual rear AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motors Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor 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 | Tesla | - |
| Model | - | - | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | Front | Front | - |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Additional features | Single front AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor Carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor 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 | 750 kW 1005.8 hp 1019.7 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 200.1 mph 322.0 km/h | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.20 s | - | - | 6.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.00 s | 3.10 s | 2.90 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA, CMB: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km | EPA, CMB: 410.0 mi / 659.8 km | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 323.0 mi / 519.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | 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 | EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, HWY: 116 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.14 | 2.14 |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.56 | 9.04 | 9.03 | 9.03 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 7.56 | 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear 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 | Independent Multi-link Adaptive damper Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | Updated suspension | - | All-new adaptive suspension | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 15.6 in 395 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | - | High-performance brake with red callipers | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 10Jx20 ET40 11Jx20 ET40 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 | 9.5Jx19 ET40 10.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET45 | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 285/40R19 285/35R20 305/30R20 265/35R21 104Y 295/30R21 107Y | 255/45R19 285/40R19 265/35R21 295/30R21 | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 99 kWh | 100 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic | Tesla and Panasonic | CATL |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR18650A | NCR21700A | BTF0 |
| Type | NCA | NCA | NCA | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 7920 | 8256 | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V | 2 V |
| Number of modules | 5 | 16 | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 407 V | 407 V | 360 V | 345 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -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 | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | - | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) | Cell type - prismatic |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | DC 170 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 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 | New for 2025+ - Improved Active Noise Cancellation - Front fascia camera - Dynamic ambient lighting with animations - Matte front logo | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different 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, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
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