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Tesla Model S

The luxury sedan that legitimized Tesla. Plaid trim runs the quarter-mile in 9.2s.

Overview

Tesla's flagship sedan. Motor Trend Car of the Year 2013. Major refreshes 2016 (front fascia), 2021 (Plaid + yoke). Long-range Plaid: tri-motor AWD, 1,020 hp, 396 mi range.

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Specifications

Performance

0-60 mph (Plaid)
1.99 s
Top speed (Plaid)
200 mph
Horsepower (Plaid)
1,020

Range

Range (Long Range)
405 mi

Price

Base price (2026)
~75,000 USD

Quick Facts

Unveiled
2009-03-26
First Delivery
2012-06-22
Status
production

Variants

  • Long Range
  • Plaid
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