USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Model S Plaid vs Model S 70D
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 70D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2024 | 2025-… | 2015-2016 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | USA | Netherlands, USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $99990 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $15500 | - Price USA (Used) | $8995 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.7 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 70D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 315 mi | 368 mi | 240 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 352 mi | 380 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 304 mi | 336 mi | 217 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 100 kWh | 70 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 76 kWh | 95 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 25 kWh/100 mi | 28.3 kWh/100 mi | 30.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4 mi/kWh | 3.54 mi/kWh | 3.26 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 8.6 | 5.8 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 70D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 10 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 7.5 | 5.7 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 70D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 377 kW | 760 kW | 245 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 506 hp | 1020 hp | 329 hp |
| Motor Torque | 487 lb-ft | 1047 lb-ft | 387 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 s | 2 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 162 mph | 200 mph | 140 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 8.5 | 5.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 70D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 197.7 in | 195.7 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 86.2 in | 86.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 78.2 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S 70D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 4072 lb | 4802 lb | 4720 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 19.8 ft3 | 25 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 43.6 ft3 | 61.4 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.7 | 6.1 | 5.5 |
