Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S P90D vs Model S Dual Motor

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The Tesla Model S Dual Motor (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €94990. The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €28500 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S P90D Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Years of Production 2016-2017 2021-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €94990
Price Europe (Used) €28500 €71990
GCC Score 6.7 7.6

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model S Dual Motor (2021-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017).

Property Tesla Model S P90D Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Range (EPA) 435 km 647 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 649 km
Range (GCC) 398 km 579 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 90 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 85.5 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.5 kWh/100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.65 km/kWh 6.09 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 9.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S Dual Motor (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Tesla Model S P90D (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 P90D Tesla Model S Dual Motor
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 6.4 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) has more power, the Tesla Model S Dual Motor (2021-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Tesla Model S P90D Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 515 kW 500 kW
Motor Power (hp) 691 hp 670 hp
Motor Torque 930 Nm - Motor Torque
0-100 km/h 3.3 s 3.2 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 7.6 7.4

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) and Tesla Model S Dual Motor (2021-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S P90D Tesla Model S Dual Motor
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 P90D (2016-2017) features a larger trunk, but the Tesla Model S Dual Motor (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 Dual Motor (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S P90D (2016-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S P90D Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 2196 kg 2068 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 5.5 6.1
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