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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

202620252024202320222021

2022 Model S trims (3)

Model S

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
247 and 247 kW AC 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$650

Model S Plaid (19 inch wheels)

Electric

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

EPA range
396 mi
Efficiency
116 MPGe
Energy use
29.2 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
15 h
Motor
250, 250 and 250 kW AC 3-Phase
Annual fuel cost
$650

Model S Plaid (21 inch 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, 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.

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