With Model S prices starting at close to $80,000, buyers would be reasonable to expect a certain amount of luxury inside the car. In our real-world, 75-mph highway fuel economy test, a 2020 Model S we tested posted a 222-mile highway range number against its 326-mile EPA estimated driving range the Plaid managed 280 miles of its claimed 390 miles of range. The base Long Range model receives the highest MPGe ratings at 121 city and 112 highway.
While EVs such as the Chevy Bolt and Polestar 2 deliver serviceable driving range the Model S remains an impressive alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles when it comes to long-distance usability.
Upstart Lucid Motors says its Air luxury sedan is rated for up to 517 miles per charge. Driving range and acceleration performance varies from model to model, with the Long Range version's battery providing up to a 412-mile range while the Plaid model offers up to 390. Under the Tesla's floor lies a battery pack that yields a low center of gravity and evenly distributed weight from front to rear.
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Two different settings allow drivers to choose heavy or light steering effort, but neither of them enable more feedback from the road. The standard Model S has proven itself an agile sports sedan with well-controlled body motions and direct steering. The Plaid model boasts a third electric motor, which boosts combined output to 1020 horsepower, which is enough to send it to 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds in our testing. We haven't tested the Model S Long Range or Plaid yet, but our 2020 Model S test vehicle delivered a blistering 2.4-second zero-to-60-mph time and proved endlessly entertainment thanks to its immediate power delivery. Acceleration of the various models ranges from outstanding to ferocious. With an electric motor dedicated to each of the front and rear axles, the Model S offers full-time all-wheel drive no matter which version you choose. Presenting Car and Driver's 2021 EV of the Year.The rest of the lineup benefits from an exterior styling refresh and an upgraded interior, complete with a yoke-type steering wheel that looks inspired by F1 racing cars. In addition to its impressive power and speed credentials, Tesla also says the Plaid is capable of providing up to 390 miles of driving range. A new top-spec model will be called Plaid, will boast 1020 horsepower from three onboard electric motors, and is said to be capable of a zero-to-60-mph time 2.0 seconds. What's New for 2021?įor 2021, Tesla is adding even more performance to the Model S. With increased pressure from rivals such as the Porsche Taycan and the upcoming Lucid Air, the Model S is no longer in a class of one, but for some buyers, the car's athletic chassis, Ludicrous driving mode, and exceptional range are enough to sell them on the Tesla EV lifestyle. Its interior is spacious for four adults but doesn't live up to the luxury price tag. Tesla now sells more practical and more affordable models such as the Model Y SUV and the Model 3 sedan, but the Model S remains the flagship of the brand. Depending on which trim you choose, the Model S can travel up to 412 miles on just one charge and deliver blistering acceleration performance that rivals some of the world's best supercars.
The Model S, which earns a spot on our Editors' Choice list, does all that even better for 2021. Tesla's Model S sedan was the first mass-market car to prove that electric vehicles could be fun-to-drive, eco-friendly, viable as everyday transportation, and even usable for long trips.
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