Tesla Model S 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Tesla Model S is the Model S Plaid (2021–present): 1.99 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure).
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Tesla Model S 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Quarter mile | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | Plaid Tri-motor electric, single-speed · with 1-ft rollout subtracted | 1,020 | AWD | 1.99 s | 9.23 s @ 155 mph | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2015–2019 | P85D / P90D / P100D Two motors (performance rear motor) · Tesla's 10-K filings gave 3.2 seconds for the performance dual-motor Model S (85 kWh) and 2.8 seconds with the Ludicrous speed upgrade (fiscal 2015 filing); the 2.8-second figure is shown. | — | All-wheel drive | 2.8 s | — | Manufacturer [2][3][4][5] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Tesla Model S?
The current Tesla Model S runs 0-60 mph in 1.99 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest Model S in our data is the Model S Plaid (2021–present) at 1.99 seconds.
How fast is the Tesla Model S?
By published 0-60 mph times: Plaid 1.99 s (1020 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Tesla Model S?
The quickest Tesla Model S to 60 mph is the Model S Plaid (2021–present), at 1.99 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 1,020 hp. with 1-ft rollout subtracted.
Sources
- The Drive, 1,020-HP 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Revealed: Here's What You Need to Know, accessed 2026-11-14.
- Tesla, Inc. via U.S. SEC EDGAR, Tesla Form 10-K for fiscal year 2014.
- Tesla, Inc. via U.S. SEC EDGAR, Tesla Form 10-K for fiscal year 2015.
- U.S. DOE / EPA, fueleconomy.gov, 2015 Tesla Model S — EPA fuel economy and range.
- U.S. DOE / EPA, fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Tesla Model S — EPA fuel economy and range.