2020 Tesla Model S Long Range vs. Long Range Plus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range and 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range and the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.
When comparing the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range's and the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus's specifications and ratings, The 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range and 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range's and the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus is a better car than the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range.
Pricing: A used 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range ranges from $25,493 to $36,939 while a used 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus is priced between $25,194 to $39,950.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range and the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus both lose 65.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model S is 7.5 out of 10. Tesla Model S is ranked 1 out of 30 Best Electric Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 22 Best Luxury Electric Cars, the Tesla Model S is ranked 1 and the Tesla Model S is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model S is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range and the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus makes 518 horsepower. The Long Range is rated to deliver an average of 115 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 373 miles. The Long Range Plus is rated to deliver an average of 121 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 391 miles. This gives the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Long Range and the Long Range Plus is 12 hours (240V).
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
79990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
86610
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
69420 - 103800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
69420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
86610
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
69420 - 103800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31436
Price Range:
25493 - 36939
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
52133
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
33317 - 70948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32619
Price Range:
25194 - 39950
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
52133
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
33317 - 70948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
202.060194212479
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
121.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
40.2 - 202.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
202.060194212479
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
121.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
40.2 - 202.1
Tesla Model S Rankings
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16 out of / 27Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Long Range Plus, Performance
Other Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
518 hp
Torque:
487 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
518 hp
Torque:
487 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
115 / 107 / 111
Range (city/hwy):
373 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
121 / 112 / 117
Range (city/hwy):
391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
26.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
26.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4883 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4883 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
