Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a starting price of €109990, compared to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-…), which starts at €209900.
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €109990 | €209900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €83500 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 8 | 7.3 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 578 km | 428 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 630 km |
| Range (GCC) | 530 km | 481 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 20.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.58 km/kWh | 4.96 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 7.3 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 320 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 8.3 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 700 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1019 hp | 939 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1420 Nm | 1110 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s | 2.4 s |
| Top Speed | 322 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Performance Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5021 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2144 mm |
| Height | 1431 mm | 1378 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2167 kg | 2370 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 709 l | 366 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1739 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 89 l | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 4.9 |
