2020 Tesla Model S 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
2.4s
- Performance AWD, 778 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 1% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 1% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance AWD | Electric | 778 hp | 840 lb-ft | 4,941 lb | 315 | 6.4 | 2.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $91,990 |
| Long Range Plus AWD | Electric | 557 hp | 556 lb-ft | 4,883 lb | 228 | 8.8 | 3.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $69,420 |
| Long Range AWD | Electric | 557 hp | 556 lb-ft | 4,883 lb | 228 | 8.8 | 3.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $79,990 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | 557 hp | Long Range Plus AWD | $69,420 | Base | $588 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 778 hp | Performance AWD | $91,990 | +$22,570 | $661 | +$73 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 3 | Long Range Plus AWD | $69,420 | 2.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Long Range Plus AWD: 557 hp, 117 MPGe, $69,420. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Model S by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Tesla Model S: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Tesla Model S.
| Measure | 2020 Tesla Model S | 2020 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Performance AWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 2.4 s | 3.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 778 hp | 455 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,941 lb | 4,072 lb |
| hp per ton | 315 | 223 |
| lb per hp | 6.4 | 8.9 |
| MSRP | $91,990 | $54,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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