2020-2021 Tesla Model S Performance - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2020-2021 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: Yes

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Netherlands
USA

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Liftback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

397 mi 31 out of 245 387 mi 18 out of 164 353 mi 29 out of 254

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

103 kWh 28 out of 165 98 kWh 26 out of 187

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

27.8 kWh/100 mi 67 out of 211 3.6 mi/kWh 97 out of 238

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11.5 kW 8 out of 24

Max DC Charging: 250 kW 14 out of 84

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Tesla (NACS)

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): AWD 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

580 kW (778 hp) 21 out of 192 841 lb-ft 18 out of 187

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 2.3 s 7 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 162 mph 14 out of 71

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 195.7 in 47 out of 224

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

86.2 in 26 out of 105 77.3 in 24 out of 98

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 56.9 in 130 out of 155

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 116.5 in 44 out of 137

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 5105 lb 145 out of 517

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

26.3 ft³ 36 out of 158 58.1 ft³ 64 out of 182 2.1 ft³ 26 out of 41

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

March 28, 2024

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Range Map

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Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

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NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11.5 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (250 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 250 kW

Time

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Avg. Rate

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Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) is an all-electric all-wheel drive liftback. It came out in 2020 replacing the older Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020). Tesla stopped making the Performance in 2021 and replaced it with the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…). You can still find Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) on the used car market, with prices starting around $49,399.

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) has a 103 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 353 mi on a single charge — ranked №38 out of 858 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 2.3 seconds (placing it at №7 out of 118 ranked positions, among 858 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and attains a maximum speed of 162 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 580 kW (778 hp) and a torque of 841 lb-ft.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) achieves a real-world range of 353 miles, placing it at №29 among 254 ranked positions. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

The Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) in the USA comes with a Tesla (NACS) charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11.5 kW, resulting in approximately 37 miles of range added per hour of charging.

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 250 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

The size and weight specifications for Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) are as follows:

Length: 195.7 in
Width: 86.2 in (including side mirrors) or #WIDTH_WO_MIRRORS_VALUE# in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 56.9 in
Wheelbase: 116.5 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 5105 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

The rear cargo area of the Tesla Model S Performance (2020-2021) provides 26.3 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (№36 out of 158 ranked positions, among 858 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 58.1 cubic feet (№64 out of 182 ranked positions, among 858 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

In addition, the car has a frunk, a front compartment with 2.1 cubic feet dedicated to smaller items.

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.