Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S 70D vs Model S Plaid vs Model 3 Performance
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 70D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2016-2016 | 2021-… | 2018-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | USA | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €109990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €29500 | €83500 | €23650 |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S 70D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 578 km | 507 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 567 km |
| Range (GCC) | 353 km | 530 km | 489 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 100 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 69 kWh | 95 kWh | 76 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.5 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.12 km/kWh | 5.58 km/kWh | 6.43 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.7 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S 70D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 120 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.1 | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S 70D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 245 kW | 760 kW | 377 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 329 hp | 1020 hp | 506 hp |
| Motor Torque | 525 Nm | 1420 Nm | 660 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 2.1 s | 3.3 s |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 322 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.5 | 8.5 | 6.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S 70D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4970 mm | 5021 mm | 4695 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2189 mm | 2088 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1964 mm | 1987 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1431 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2960 mm | 2875 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S 70D | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2108 kg | 2167 kg | 1847 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 745 l | 709 l | 561 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | 1739 l | 1235 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | 89 l | 88 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6.1 | 4.7 |
