Thank you for sharing! The price range for the 2025 Tesla Model S starts at $76,630 for the base model and can reach up to $91,630 for higher configurations or trims in the USA. This pricing likely varies based on features, battery options, and performance upgrades. 🚗⚡
Would you like more details about its features, trims, or comparison with other EVs?
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
With an electric motor powering both the front and rear axles, the Model S offers full-time all-wheel drive no matter which version you choose. The acceleration of the two models ranges from outstanding to unbelievable. The standard Model S proved itself an agile sports sedan early on in its production life, though over time other competitors have eclipsed its ride-and-handling. Two different settings allow drivers to choose heavy or light steering effort, but neither of them enables more feedback from the road. Unfortunately, the available rectangular, aircraft-style yoke steering wheel makes it awkward to spin the wheel hand-over-hand when parking or maneuvering in tight spots. A regular steering wheel is a no-cost option; get it. Still, as a daily driver, the Model S is more than competent, with a comfortable ride and a quiet tranquility on the highway provided by its silent EV powertrain.
What’s New for 2025?
Tesla doesn’t follow the traditional carmaker annual update calendar and often will make revisions to its vehicles and pricing throughout the year. We don’t have all the details on the 2025 Model S but we don’t expect any significant changes. In the event there are, we’ll update this page with the latest information.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2025 Tesla Model S starts at $76,630 and goes up to $91,630 depending on the trim and options.
Model S
$76,630Plaid$91,6300$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k
We’d stick with the standard Model S (it used to be called the Long Range), which carries an estimated range of 402 miles per charge. The ultra-high-performance Plaid model sounds compelling but its lofty starting price represents diminishing value and its range is just 359 miles. Unless you absolutely must have a car that does a good impression of a Top Fuel dragster, we’d prioritize the plenty-quick 670-hp base model and its additional range.
Overview
Back in 2012, the EV landscape looked very different. Driving range was limited, the charging infrastructure was nearly nonexistent, and choices were few. Tesla changed everything with the Model S, an all-electric sedan with incredible acceleration, sleek styling, and more than double the range of anything offered at the time. Fast forward 13 years and the industry has been transformed, though the Model S has stayed relatively unchanged. That’s given other carmakers time to catch up and in some cases surpass the aging Tesla. In particular, the Lucid Air offers as much as 512 miles of EPA-estimated range, equally bonkers performance, and a luxury-level interior. The BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE are also nicer inside than the Tesla, but are still in the 300-mile-range club, while the standard Model S beats them with 402 miles of EPA range. And of course, there’s still the 1020-hp Model S Plaid for those who want to experience what it’s like to be catapulted off of an aircraft carrier in an F-18. So while the Model S is no longer the EV luxury-sedan-class star it was more than a decade ago, it was far enough ahead of its time that it remains relevant and competitive today.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
Under the Tesla’s floor lies a battery pack that yields a low center of gravity and puts equal weight on the front and rear tires—optimum for good handling. Driving range varies between the two models, with the standard version offering up to 402 miles per charge and the Plaid behind at 359. The Lucid Air is the only EV sedan that offers more driving range per charge, with high-end models estimated to deliver up to 512 miles of range.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
While EVs such as the Audi e-tron GT and the Porsche Taycan deliver serviceable driving range, the Model S is a more impressive alternative when it comes to long-distance travel. The standard model has the higher MPGe ratings at 127 city and 116 highway. The Plaid delivers 111 MPGe city and 103 MPGe highway. In our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, a Model S Plaid we tested managed 280 miles of its claimed 348 miles of range. For more information about the Model S’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
With Model S prices starting at more than to $75,000, it’s reasonable for buyers to expect a certain amount of luxury. Here the Model S’s age catches up with it. The cabin’s atmosphere is nice enough, but it’s not nearly as plush as rivals such as the BMW i5 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE. The Model S’s sloped roofline cleverly hides a rear liftgate that opens to reveal a huge 26-cubic-foot trunk. We managed to stash eight of our carry-on-size cases without folding down the rear seats. Paltry small-item cubby stowage throughout the interior—especially in the back seat—is offset by a large underfloor bin in the rear cargo area.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Fans of modern minimalism will adore the Model S’s cabin, which comes standard with a giant, centrally located infotainment screen that controls almost all the vehicle’s functions. Technophiles will be in heaven, but we’re not completely sold. The screen’s positioning on the dashboard will require some drivers to lean forward in their seats to reach certain icons, particularly those near the top-right of the display. Unlike the less expensive Model 3, the Model S provides a secondary display for the gauge cluster and a small touchpad in the rear seat as well. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not supported.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Model S comes with an adaptive cruise control system called Autopilot, but before you get too excited about a self-driving car, you should know that it’s little more than an adaptive cruise control system with a lane-centering feature. A more advanced Enhanced Autopilot package is available that adds an automatic lane-changing system and an automatic parking feature, among other tricks. The company has repeatedly touted a “full self-driving” feature over the years but in our experience, it doesn’t work as advertised and still requires driver attention and intervention. For more information about the Model S’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Standard automated emergency braking
- Standard lane-departure warning
- Available adaptive cruise control with a hands-free driving mode
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Tesla offers a comprehensive warranty package to protect the Model S’s powertrain components that is comparable to the BMW i5, but lacks the Bimmer’s three years of complimentary scheduled maintenance.
- Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers eight years and unlimited miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance
Specifications
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid
Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $131,440/$137,440
POWERTRAIN
3 permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Combined Power: 1020 hp; Combined Torque: 1050 lb-ft
Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 99.3 kWh
Transmissions, F/R: direct-drives
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 15.0-in vented disc/14.4-in vented disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S; F: 265/35R-21 (101Y) T1; R: 295/30R-21 (102Y) T1
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 116.5 in
Length: 197.7 in
Width: 78.2 in
Height: 56.3 in
Passenger Volume: 100 ft3
Cargo Volume: 28 ft3
Curb Weight: 4828 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.1 sec
100 mph: 4.3 sec
130 mph: 6.9 sec
1/4-Mile: 9.4 sec @ 151 mph
160 mph: 10.8 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 2.3 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 162 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 150 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.08 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 71 MPGe
75-mph Highway Driving: 91 MPGe
Range: 280 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Comb./City/Hwy: 101/102/99 MPGe
Range: 348 mi
2020 Tesla Model S Performance
VEHICLE TYPE
front- and mid-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE AS TESTED
$108,690 (base price: $96,190)
POWERTRAIN
front: permanent-magnet synchronous AC, 275 hp, 310 lb-ft;
rear: induction AC, 503 hp, 531 lb-ft;
98.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
TRANSMISSION
single-speed direct drive
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): multilink/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 14.0-in vented disc/14.4-in vented disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, F: 245/35R-21 96Y TO R: 265/35R-21 101Y TO
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 116.5 in
Length: 195.7 in
Width: 77.3 in
Height: 56.9 in
Passenger volume: 95 ft3
Cargo volume: 26 ft3
Curb weight: 4998 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.4 sec
100 mph: 6.1 sec
130 mph: 11.4 sec
150 mph: 19.3 sec
1/4 mile: 10.6 sec @ 126 mph
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 163 mph
Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 97/98/96 MPGe
Range: 326 miles