The Tesla Model S is Tesla’s flagship sedan, known for long driving range, strong efficiency, and supercar-level acceleration in Plaid form. Below are the most-cited Model S stats (range, efficiency, performance, and safety) using government listings and Tesla’s published specifications.
tesla model s statistics
Top Tesla Model S stats
Current EPA-estimated range (Tesla): Model S 410 miles; Model S Plaid 368 miles.
0–60 mph (Tesla): Model S 3.1 seconds; Model S Plaid 1.99 seconds (with rollout subtracted).
Peak DC fast charging (Tesla):250 kW Supercharging max (Model S and Plaid).
EPA-rated example (fueleconomy.gov): 2023 Model S 405 miles total range and 28 kWh/100 mi energy use.
Safety headlines: Tesla reports a 5-star NHTSA rating for the 2013 Model S (overall and every subcategory) and a 5-star Euro NCAP rating for Model S (2022 protocol test results published by Tesla).
Range milestones (EPA-rated)
Model S EPA-rated range has increased substantially since launch. Using a few widely referenced milestones, the Model S moved from 265 miles (2012) to 405 miles in a later EPA listing example (2023).
EPA-rated driving range by year (selected Model S variants)
Label
Bar
Value
2012 Model S
265 miles
2016 Model S AWD – 90D
294 miles
2018 Model S 100D
335 miles
2020 Model S Long Range Plus
402 miles
2023 Model S
405 miles
Max = 405 miles. Widths: 2012 Model S 65.43%, 2016 Model S AWD – 90D 72.59%, 2018 Model S 100D 82.72%, 2020 Model S Long Range Plus 99.26%, 2023 Model S 100.00%.
Efficiency trend (energy use)
Government listings show the Model S using less energy per 100 miles over time (lower is better). For example, one listing moves from 38 kWh/100 mi (2012) to 28 kWh/100 mi (2023).
Energy use in EPA tests (kWh/100 mi, selected Model S variants)
Label
Bar
Value
2012 Model S
38 kWh/100 mi
2016 Model S AWD – 90D
33 kWh/100 mi
2018 Model S 100D
33 kWh/100 mi
2023 Model S
28 kWh/100 mi
Max = 38 kWh/100 mi. Widths: 2012 Model S 100.00%, 2016 Model S AWD – 90D 86.84%, 2018 Model S 100D 86.84%, 2023 Model S 73.68%.
Performance (acceleration)
Model S acceleration spans from “quick luxury sedan” to “supercar-fast,” depending on trim and era. The chart below compares commonly cited 0–60 mph times. Lower is quicker (shorter bars indicate faster times).
0–60 mph time (selected trims and years)
Label
Bar
Value
2015 Model S 85 (RWD)
5.40 s
2014 Model S P85D
3.20 s
2016 Model S P100D
2.50 s
2026 Model S (current spec)
3.10 s
2026 Model S Plaid (current spec)
1.99 s
Max = 5.40 s. Widths: 2015 Model S 85 (RWD) 100.00%, 2014 Model S P85D 59.26%, 2016 Model S P100D 46.30%, 2026 Model S (current spec) 57.41%, 2026 Model S Plaid (current spec) 36.85%.
Current spec snapshot (manufacturer numbers)
Metric
Model S
Model S Plaid
Range (EPA est.)
410 mi
368 mi
0–60 mph
3.1 s
1.99 s
Top speed
130 mph
200 mph (requires paid hardware upgrade)
Peak power
670 hp
1,020 hp
Drag coefficient
0.23 Cd
0.23 Cd
Cargo (Tesla)
28 cu ft
28 cu ft
Supercharging max
250 kW
250 kW
Warranty (basic / battery & drive unit)
4 years or 50,000 mi / 8 years or 150,000 mi
4 years or 50,000 mi / 8 years or 150,000 mi
Safety statistics (high-level)
NHTSA (2013 Model S): Tesla reports the Model S received a 5-star rating overall and 5 stars in every subcategory in NHTSA testing (Tesla press release).
Euro NCAP (2022 protocol): Tesla reports Model S earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating with 94% Adult Occupant Protection, 91% Child Occupant Protection, and 98% Safety Assist.
