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What's New for 2025?
We don't expect any notable Model S changes this year, but you never know with Tesla — updates can be announced at any time.
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2025 Tesla Model S
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"You might be tempted to dismiss the Model S because it's been around in more or less its current form since 2013(!), but that would be a mistake. Tesla has kept its top-shelf electric car fresh over the years, and its current combination of mega range and blistering acceleration — the entry-level Model S gives you 402 miles of range and goes 0-60 in 3.1 seconds — remains the envy of most rivals. There's also the matter of this Tesla's hatchback trunk, which opens up to reveal an SUV-grade cargo hold with the rear seatbacks folded. The more you look into the Model S, the more obvious it becomes that it's just a great car."—Ranked #2 out of 7 Midsize Luxury Electric Cars
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Tesla Model S that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The "entry-level" Model S is actually a beast, if you hadn't already figured that out. It's mega fast, delivers mega range and even gives you the cargo capacity of a compact SUV, thanks to its handy hatchback trunk and fold-flat rear seatbacks. The S has been on the market in more or less the same form for what seems like forever, yet it continues to be one of the best all-around cars in the world.
Tesla would probably like us to point out that the officially provided 0-60 time is 1.99 seconds, which of course we round up to an even 2.0 seconds. Anyway, the 1,020-hp Plaid is a car that needs no introduction. One surprising detail is its still-impressive EPA range estimate, though the regular Model S beats that handily while still being blisteringly quick, which is why it's our pick.
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