Tesla Model Y Performance vs Model S Long Range

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) for as low as €36900, while the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) begins at €37700.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) is a Liftback.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model S Long Range
Years of Production 2020-2025 2019-2020
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style SUV Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €59990 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €36900 €37700
GCC Score 7.7 7.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025).

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model S Long Range
Range (EPA) 488 km 600 km
Range (WLTP) 514 km 624 km
Range (GCC) 450 km 550 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78.1 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km 17.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6 km/kWh 5.79 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.9 8.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) maxes out at 200 kW.

The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model S Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 16.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 7.2 7.7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) has more power, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model S Long Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 393 kW 398 kW
Motor Power (hp) 527 hp 534 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 755 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.7 s 3.8 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.7 6.9

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) is longer and wider, but the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is taller.

The Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model S Long Range
Length 4751 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1921 mm 1964 mm
Height 1624 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S Long Range (2019-2020) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model S Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2072 kg 2290 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 854 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2041 l 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l 60 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 5.5
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