USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Plaid vs Roadster 2025
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General Info
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of . The Tesla Roadster 2025 is announced, but not yet in production.
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Roadster |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $200000 |
| Price USA (Used) | $41545 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 7.5 |
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 Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 359 mi | 620 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 329 mi | 589 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 200 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 190 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 32.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 3.1 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.4 | 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 Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 9.5 |
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 Plaid | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 1000 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1020 hp | 1341 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1047 lb-ft | 1106 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2 s | 1.9 s |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 250 mph |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 8.8 |
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 Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 165.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.2 in | 78.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 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 Plaid (2021-…), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 4776 lb | 4409 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 25 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 61.4 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 2.5 |
