USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Long Range vs Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan 4S
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2025-… | 2020-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $99990 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $19799 | - Price USA (Used) | $45371 |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 7.7 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 373 mi | 368 mi | 206 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 388 mi | 380 mi | 282 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 342 mi | 336 mi | 214 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh | 79.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 95 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 28.3 kWh/100 mi | 33.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.54 mi/kWh | 3.01 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.8 | 8.6 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 250 kW | 223 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 398 kW | 760 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 534 hp | 1020 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 557 lb-ft | 1047 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7 s | 2 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 200 mph | 155 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.9 | 8.5 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.7 in | 197.7 in | 195.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 86.2 in | 84.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.3 in | 78.2 in | 77.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 114.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Long Range | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5048 lb | 4802 lb | 4771 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 26.3 ft3 | 25 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 58.1 ft3 | 61.4 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 2.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6.1 | 4.9 |