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2021 Tesla Model S 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

2.0s

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Model S: 2.0 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Tesla Model S: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Plaid AWDElectric1,020 hp556 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A2.0 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$129,990
Performance AWDElectric778 hp556 lb-ft4,929 lb3166.32.3 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$91,990
Long Range AWDElectric670 hp556 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A3.1 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$94,990
Long Range Plus AWDElectric557 hp556 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A3.7 sTestedSingle-speedAWD$69,420

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

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
Electric1557 hpLong Range Plus AWD$69,420Base$573Base
Electric1778 hpPerformance AWD$91,990+$22,570$625+$52
Electric1670 hpLong Range AWD$94,990+$3,000$573$0
Electric11,020 hpPlaid AWD$129,990+$35,000$681+$108

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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed4Long Range Plus AWD$69,4202.0 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Long Range Plus AWD: 557 hp, 120 MPGe, $69,420. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Model S by year

2.0 s2.5 s3.0 s3.5 s4.0 s4.5 s201120142017202020232026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
02004006008001,0001,200201120142017202020232026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Tesla Model S: 1.1 s quicker to 60.

2021 Tesla Model S2.0 s2021 Tesla Model 33.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Tesla Model S and 2021 Tesla Model 3
Measure2021 Tesla Model S2021 Tesla Model 3
TrimPlaid AWDPerformance AWD
0-602.0 s3.1 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower1,020 hp455 hp
Curb weightN/A4,065 lb
hp per tonN/A224
lb per hpN/A8.9
MSRP$129,990$58,990

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked