2021 Tesla Model S 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
2.0s
- Plaid AWD, 1,020 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 2% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 2% of 84 sedans (2021).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid AWD | Electric | 1,020 hp | 556 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $129,990 |
| Performance AWD | Electric | 778 hp | 556 lb-ft | 4,929 lb | 316 | 6.3 | 2.3 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $91,990 |
| Long Range AWD | Electric | 670 hp | 556 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.1 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $94,990 |
| Long Range Plus AWD | Electric | 557 hp | 556 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 557 hp | Long Range Plus AWD | $69,420 | Base | $573 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 778 hp | Performance AWD | $91,990 | +$22,570 | $625 | +$52 |
| Electric | 1 | 670 hp | Long Range AWD | $94,990 | +$3,000 | $573 | $0 |
| Electric | 1 | 1,020 hp | Plaid 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.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 4 | Long Range Plus AWD | $69,420 | 2.0 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
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Tesla Model S: 1.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Plaid AWD | Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 2.0 s | 3.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 1,020 hp | 455 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,065 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 224 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 8.9 |
| 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.
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