2024 Tesla Model S Electric

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Rating8.4
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$74,990 - $89,990
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 5, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Incredible driving range

Interior quality is not as good as some rivals

No major changes for the model year 2024

Unparalleled performance, especially from the Plaid version

Lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Immense cargo area

Specs & Features

$74,990

price

670 hp

horsepower

TBD

torque

1-Speed Dual Clutch

transmission

electric AWD 1-Speed

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the fullsize sedan segment, the 2024 Tesla Model S Sedan carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. Starting off at an MSRP of $100,000, the Tesla offers you 2 trims for the Model S. For the price, it competes with the Mercedes Benz EQS sedan, the Porsche Taycan, and the Lucid Air. Not all trims are built equal though, as with 2 powertrain options available, the choice between trims gets a little more exciting. The base trim of the Tesla Model S offers you a dual-motor setup. This gives you a power output of 670 horsepower, capable of achieving a 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds from an AWD setup. With this, you get a 100-kWh battery rated for 359 miles of range. The second powertrain here is a tri-motor setup rated at 1020 horsepower. It manages a 0-60 of 1.99 seconds. The battery here is the same 100-kWh, getting a claimed range of 396 miles. If these were not enough choices for you, the 6 equally attractive colors are bound to make your decision a little more confusing.

Buying Advice

The Model S Plaid is best suited for the most extreme adrenaline junkies who demand face-melting performance, while the basic Model S should satisfy the needs of the majority of customers. Although Tesla's Full Self-Driving Capability is an option given that many of its autonomous driving functions aren't yet functional and there's no way of knowing when they will be. Overall, our pick is the base Model S which itself will suffice all your expectations and desires in a proper electric performance sedan.

Trims

    Base
    $74,990 Est. onwards
    • Engine: electric AWD 1-Speed
    • Horsepower: 670 hp hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: 3.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 122 mpg
    Plaid
    $89,990 onwards
    • Engine: electric AWD 1-Speed
    • Horsepower: 1020 hp hp
    • Torque: 1,050 lb-ft
    • 0-60 mph: 2 sec
    • Top Speed: 200 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 107 mpg

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Rating

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Torque

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2024 Tesla Model S Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    3.1 sec10.87 sec130 mph
    4.5 sec12.5 sec127 mph
    5.3 sec13.5 sec130 mph -
    6.5 sec12.9 sec135 mph

    2024 Tesla Model S Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
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      127 mpg116 mpg122 mpg
      140 mpg134 mpg137 mpg -
      87 mpg95 mpg90 mpg

      2024 Tesla Model S Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        185.8 in.72.8 in.56.7 in.-113.2 in. -
        212.2 in.76.8 in.60.8 in.-126.6 in. -
        195.9 in.76.2 in.55.4 in.-116.5 in. -
        187 in.75.6 in.64 in.-113.8 in. -
        185.8 in.72.8 in.56.7 in.-113.2 in. -

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        181.3 in.73.2 in.58.3 in.5.8 in.107.7 in. -

        2024 Tesla Model S Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          28.2 cu.ft.-- -
          11.3 cu.ft.112 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.
          21 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.- -
          22.1 cu.ft.-- -
          30.2 cu.ft.-- -

          2024 Tesla Model S Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -28.2 cu.ft.- -
            -22.1 cu.ft.- -
            -30.2 cu.ft.- -
            17.7 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.
            -21 cu.ft.- -

            2024 Tesla Model S Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -891 lbs.- -
              3500 lbs.1157 lbs.4154 lbs. -
              -1005 lbs.5975 lbs.
              -1059 lbs.4564 lbs. -
              -679 lbs.3862 lbs. -

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              2024 Tesla Model S Electric

              Horsepower : 670 hp

              MPG Combined : 122 mpg

              0-60 : 3.1 sec

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