Tesla Roadster 2025 vs Model S Plaid

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General Info

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $89990. The Tesla Roadster 2025 is announced, but not yet in production.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Years of Production 2025-… 2021-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA USA
Body Style Roadster Liftback
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $200000 $89990
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $41545
GCC Score 7.5 7.7

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Roadster 2025 offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…).

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Range (EPA) 620 mi 359 mi
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 373 mi
Range (GCC) 589 mi 329 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 200 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 190 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 32.3 kWh/100 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.1 mi/kWh 3.46 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.7 8.6

Charging

The Tesla Roadster 2025 features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Max Charging Power (AC) 11.5 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 250 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 9.6 7.6

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 Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 1000 kW 760 kW
Motor Power (hp) 1341 hp 1019 hp
Motor Torque 1106 lb-ft 1047 lb-ft
0-60 mph 1.9 s 2 s
Top Speed 250 mph 200 mph
Performance Score 8.8 8.5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Roadster 2025.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Length 165.4 in 197.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 78.7 in 78.2 in
Height 47.2 in 56.3 in
Wheelbase 110.2 in 116.5 in

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Number of Seats 4 5
Curb Weight 4409 lb 4776 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 5.3 ft3 25 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 61.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3.1 ft3
Cargo and Towing Score 2.5 6.1
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