Tesla Model S Will Have Less Range, But Remains Above 400 Miles

The refreshed version will get several miles less than the 412 miles (EPA) initially anticipated.

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus AWD previously received an official EPA range of 402 miles (647 km) in 2020. It was the first and only series-produced electric car on the market with over 400 miles of range.

The new, refreshed version (Long Range AWD) was expected to get an even higher EPA range – 412 miles (663 km) – but Tesla has changed it to 405 miles (652 km) – 7 miles (or 1.7%) less than initially anticipated. We guess that the adjustment is a result of an in-depth test of the final version. After all, the range is one of Tesla’s top priorities.

The 405-mile result applies only for the car with 19″ wheels. If you opt for 21″ inch wheels, then the range will be reduced by 30 miles (7.4%) to 375 miles (603 km).

In the case of the top-of-the-line Tesla Model S Plaid, the range is 390 miles (628 km) with 19″ wheels or 348 miles (560 km) with 21″ wheels. The difference between 21″ and 19″ is 42 miles (10.8%).

Since the Plaid+ version with an anticipated range of 520 miles (837 km) was canceled, then the Tesla Model S Long Range AWD remains the only 400-mile car on the market, although a few more are coming [looks at Lucid].

Tesla EVs

ModelDriveBattery
(kWh)
EPA
Range
0-60
mph
(sec)
Top
Speed
2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range PlusRWD60*263 mi
(423 km)
5.3140 mph
(225 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWDAWD80*353 mi
(568 km)
4.2145 mph
(233 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20″AWD80*315 mi
(507 km)
3.1162 mph
(261 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19″AWD100*405 mi*
(652 km)
3.1155 mph
(249 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19″AWD100*390 mi*
(628 km)
1.99*200 mph
(322 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model X Long Range (AWD) 20″AWD100*360 mi*
(579 km)
3.8155 mph
(249 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model X Plaid 20″AWD100*340 mi*
(547 km)
2.5163 mph
(262 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 19″AWD80*326 mi
(525 km)
4.8135 mph
(217 km/h)
2021 Tesla Model Y Perf. LR AWD 21″AWD80*303 mi
(488 km)
3.5155 mph
(249 km/h)

Tesla Model S Long Range

* estimated/unofficial values

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