Can the 2023 Tesla Model S make a U-turn?
No. Needs more than 40 ft.
40.3ft curb to curb
- 0.3 ft short on a 40 ft street.
- 2023 Tesla Model S AWD.
- Widest turn of 18 hatchbacks (2023).
Street 40 feet curb to curb.
| Street | Margin | One move |
|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | -10.3 ft | No |
| 34 ft | -6.3 ft | No |
| 38 ft | -2.3 ft | No |
| 40 ft | -0.3 ft | No |
| 42 ft | +1.7 ft | Yes |
| 46 ft | +5.7 ft | Yes |
| Trim | Circle, ft | Margin | One move |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 40.3 | -0.3 ft | No |
| Standard AWD | 40.7 | -0.7 ft | No |
| Standard Range AWD | 40.3 | -0.3 ft | No |
| Plaid AWD | 40.7 | -0.7 ft | No |
What this cannot tell you
Curb-to-curb turning circle as listed.
Mirrors and overhang need more room.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree