USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Plaid vs Model S Performance vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2019-2020 | 2020-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Netherlands, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $99990 | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $23999 | $78904 |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 368 mi | 348 mi | 222 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 380 mi | 368 mi | 291 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 336 mi | 322 mi | 235 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh | 93.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 95 kWh | 83.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.3 kWh/100 mi | 29.5 kWh/100 mi | 35.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.54 mi/kWh | 3.39 mi/kWh | 2.81 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 8.2 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 200 kW | 268 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 580 kW | 560 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1020 hp | 778 hp | 751 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1047 lb-ft | 841 lb-ft | 774 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 162 mph | 162 mph |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 8 | 7.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 195.7 in | 195.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 86.2 in | 84.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.2 in | 77.3 in | 77.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 114.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4802 lb | 5105 lb | 5101 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 25 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 61.4 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 5.5 | 4.9 |
