Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Performance vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs Tesla Model S Plaid
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
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2020-2024 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | Germany | USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €114990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €42950 | €80000 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 6.5 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 560 km | 357 km | 592 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 593 km | 468 km | 612 km |
| Range (GCC) | 518 km | 378 km | 541 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 93.4 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 83.7 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km | 22.1 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.45 km/kWh | 4.52 km/kWh | 5.69 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.2 | 5.2 | 8.7 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 16.5 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 268 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 580 kW | 560 kW | 760 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 778 hp | 751 hp | 1020 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1140 Nm | 1050 Nm | 1420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 s | 2.8 s | 2.1 s |
| Top Speed | 261 km/h | 260 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8 | 7.9 | 8.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4970 mm | 4963 mm | 5021 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2144 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1964 mm | 1966 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1378 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2316 kg | 2370 kg | 2178 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 745 l | 366 l | 709 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1739 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | 84 l | 89 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 4.9 | 6.1 |
