Tesla Model S 60D 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 €109990. The Tesla Model S 60D (2016-2017) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S Plaid
Years of Production 2016-2017 2021-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €109990
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €83500
GCC Score 6 8

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Tesla Model S 60D (2016-2017).

Property Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S Plaid
Range (EPA) 351 km 578 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 600 km
Range (GCC) 320 km 530 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 62 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.4 kWh/100 km 17.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.16 km/kWh 5.58 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.4 8.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Tesla Model S 60D (2016-2017) maxes out at 120 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S Plaid
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 6.2 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S Plaid
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 245 kW 760 kW
Motor Power (hp) 329 hp 1019 hp
Motor Torque 525 Nm 1420 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 2.1 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 322 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 9.5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S 60D (2016-2017) and Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S Plaid
Length 4970 mm 5021 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1987 mm
Height 1445 mm 1431 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S 60D (2016-2017) features a larger trunk, but the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S 60D (2016-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S 60D Tesla Model S Plaid
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 2108 kg 2167 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 709 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 1739 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 89 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 6.1
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