Tesla Model S P85D vs Roadster 2025

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General Info

The Tesla Roadster 2025 is announced, but not yet in production. The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $11999 on the used car market.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Roadster 2025
Years of Production 2014-2016 2025-…
Current Status Discontinued Announced
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA USA
Body Style Liftback Roadster
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $200000
Price USA (Used) $11999 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.6 7.5

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016).

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Roadster 2025
Range (EPA) 253 mi 620 mi
Range (GCC) 234 mi 589 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 200 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 190 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 34.5 kWh/100 mi 32.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.9 mi/kWh 3.1 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 8.6

Charging

The Tesla Roadster 2025 features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) is limited to 10 kW.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Roadster 2025
Max Charging Power (AC) 10 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.1 9.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Roadster 2025
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 515 kW 1000 kW
Motor Power (hp) 691 hp 1341 hp
Motor Torque 686 lb-ft 1106 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.1 s 1.9 s
Top Speed 155 mph 250 mph
Performance Score 7.6 8.8

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Roadster 2025.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Roadster 2025
Length 195.7 in 165.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.3 in 78.7 in
Height 56.9 in 47.2 in
Wheelbase 116.5 in 110.2 in

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Tesla Model S P85D Tesla Roadster 2025
Number of Seats 5, 7 4
Curb Weight 4963 lb 4409 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 26.3 ft3 5.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 58.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 2.5
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