Tesla Roadster 2025 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. Although the Tesla Roadster 2025 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Years of Production 2025-… 2021-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA USA
Body Style Roadster Liftback
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €109990
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €83500
GCC Score 7.5 7.7

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Roadster 2025 offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…).

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Range (EPA) 998 km 578 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 600 km
Range (GCC) 948 km 530 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 200 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 190 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20 kWh/100 km 17.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.99 km/kWh 5.58 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.7 8.6

Charging

The Tesla Roadster 2025 features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 250 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 9.6 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts greater motor power.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 1000 kW 760 kW
Motor Power (hp) 1341 hp 1019 hp
Motor Torque 1500 Nm 1420 Nm
0-100 km/h 2.1 s 2.1 s
Top Speed 410 km/h 322 km/h
Performance Score 8.8 8.5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Roadster 2025.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Length 4200 mm 5021 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 2000 mm 1987 mm
Height 1200 mm 1431 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Roadster 2025 is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Number of Seats 4 5
Curb Weight 2000 kg 2167 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 150 l 709 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1739 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 89 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 2.5 6.1
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