2021 Tesla Model S Long Range vs. Plaid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range and 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 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 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range and the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid.
When we compare the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range's and the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range and 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range's and the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range ranges from $48,674 to $66,125 while a used 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid is priced between $62,925 to $82,819.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range and the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid both lose 59.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model S is 8.1 out of 10. Tesla Model S is ranked 2 out of 26 Best Electric Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 15 Best Luxury Electric Cars, the Tesla Model S is ranked 2 and the Tesla Model S is ranked 2 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model S is 9.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid base engine makes 1020 horsepower. The Long Range is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 405 miles. The Plaid is rated to deliver an average of 102 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 390 miles. This gives the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Long Range and the Plaid is 15 hours (240V).
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$79,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$74,660
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$69,420 - $79,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$129,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$74,660
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$69,420 - $79,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$57,174
Price Range:
$48,674 - $66,125
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$71,926
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$61,216 - $82,635
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,809
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$72,014
Price Range:
$62,925 - $82,819
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$71,926
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$61,216 - $82,635
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
107
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28,229
# Good or Great Deals:
83
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
575.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
342.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
76.2 - 608.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
575.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
342.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
76.2 - 608.3
Tesla Model S Rankings
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15 out of / 26Tesla Model S Rankings
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15 out of / 26Available 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, Plaid
Other Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Long Range, Long Range Plus, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
1020 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.205 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
124 / 115 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
102 / 99 / 101
Range (city/hwy):
390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 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:
4852 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:
4967 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
