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Tesla Model S

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The Tesla Model S has been sold in the US from 2012 to 2026, in 15 model years covered here. The 2026 line-up has 3 trims with 309–410 miles of EPA range.

Recalls & owner complaintsNHTSA recalls and what Model S owners report, by model year

Generations

Palladium refresh · 2021–present

2021 Model S trims (4)

Model S Long Range

Electric

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Large Cars

EPA range
405 mi
Efficiency
120 MPGe
Energy use
28.2 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
15 h
Motor
179 and 186 kW AC 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$650

Model S Performance (19in Wheels)

Electric

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Large Cars

EPA range
387 mi
Efficiency
110 MPGe
Energy use
30.6 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
14.7 h
Motor
149 and 276 kW AC 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$700

Model S Performance (21in Wheels)

Electric

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Large Cars

EPA range
334 mi
Efficiency
96 MPGe
Energy use
35.2 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
14.7 h
Motor
149 and 276 kW AC 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$800

Model S Plaid (21inch wheels)

Electric

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Large Cars

EPA range
348 mi
Efficiency
101 MPGe
Energy use
33.4 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
15 h
Motor
250 and 250 kW AC 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$750

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Annual fuel cost is the EPA estimate for 15,000 miles a year at national average fuel and electricity prices. Generations are World Of EV's editorial grouping.