USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model S 90D vs Model S Plaid vs Model 3 Performance
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S 90D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2016-2017 | 2021-… | 2018-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | USA | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | $14950 | $41545 | $15500 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S 90D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 294 mi | 359 mi | 315 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | 352 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 270 mi | 329 mi | 304 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 90 kWh | 100 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 85.5 kWh | 95 kWh | 76 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 31.7 kWh/100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 25 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.16 mi/kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 4 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S 90D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 120 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S 90D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 311 kW | 760 kW | 377 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 417 hp | 1020 hp | 506 hp |
| Motor Torque | 487 lb-ft | 1047 lb-ft | 487 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s | 2 s | 3.1 s |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 200 mph | 162 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.3 | 8.5 | 6.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S 90D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.7 in | 197.7 in | 184.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 86.2 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.3 in | 78.2 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S 90D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4736 lb | 4776 lb | 4072 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 26.3 ft3 | 25 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 58.1 ft3 | 61.4 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6.1 | 4.7 |
