Tesla Model S Plaid+
Battery Electric Vehicle£130,980Price from
115.0 kWh *Useable Battery
415 mi *Real Range
275 Wh/mi *Efficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
Specifications with an * are estimates.Price from £130,980
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Expected from * | March 2022 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £1,600 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 50 |
Real Range Estimation between 305 - 585 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 390 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 305 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 345 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 585 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 395 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 475 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 2.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 200 mph |
| Electric Range * | 415 mi |
| Total Power | 820 kW (1100 hp) |
| Total Torque | No Data |
| Drive | AWD |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity * | 120.0 kWh |
| Charge Port * | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power † * | 16.5 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->415 mi) † * | 8h15m |
| Charge Speed † * | 51 mph |
| Battery Useable* | 115.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port * | Supercharger |
| FC Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) * | 250 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (42->332 mi) * | 30 min |
| Fastcharge Speed * | 580 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 415 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 275 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 146 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range * | 522 mi |
| Rated Consumption * | No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 220 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent * | No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 184 mpg |
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 195 - 375 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 290 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 375 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 330 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 195 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 290 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 240 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length * | 4970 mm |
| Width * | 1964 mm |
| Width with mirrors * | No Data |
| Height * | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase * | 2960 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) * | 2250 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | No Data |
| Max. Payload | No Data |
| Cargo Volume | 793 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | No Data |
| Roof Load | No Data |
| Tow Hitch Possible | No Data |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | No Data |
| Towing Weight Braked | No Data |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | No Data |
| Turning Circle | No Data |
| Platform | TESLA S/X |
| Car Body | Liftback Saloon |
| Segment | Luxury |
| Roof Rails | No Data |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £130,925 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,309 |
| BIK @ 20% | £22 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £44 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £49 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £130,925 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,619 |
| BIK @ 20% | £44 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £87 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £98 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Tesla Model S Plaid+. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
NOTE: Tesla has not released details about the on-board charger of the Model S. The information below is based on estimatation of the most likely on-board charger.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 59 hours | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 36h45m | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 18h30m | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 12h30m | 33 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x24A | 17 kW † | 8h15m | 50 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Tesla Model S Plaid+.
Tesla has not released details about rapid charging the Model S. The information below is based on estimated values of the most likely rapid charging capabilities.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW DC) | 75 kW | 70 kW † | 73 min | 230 mph |
| Supercharger v2 (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 120 kW † | 42 min | 410 mph |
| Supercharger v3 (250 kW DC) | 250 kW | 170 kW † | 30 min | 580 mph |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
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All about the Tesla Model S Plaid+
Pricing
The Tesla Model S Plaid+ has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £129,990 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £130,980. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Tesla Model S Plaid+ is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Tesla Model S Plaid+ is 820 kW (1100 hp). The maximum torque is . The Tesla Model S Plaid+ is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 2.1 seconds. The top speed is 200 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Tesla Model S Plaid+ has an estimated total capacity of 120 kWh. The usable capacity is 115 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 415 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 305 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 585 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 16.5 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 15 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 18 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 23 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 59 hours.
Rapid charging is possible through a Supercharger connection (expected). The maximum rapid charge power is 250 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 170 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 290 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Tesla Model S Plaid+ is about 275 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 146 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 375 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 195 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Tesla Model S Plaid+ emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Tesla
The link below will open the page of the Model S on the official Tesla site.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Tesla Model S Performance, which was available from November 2020 until March 2021. The previous model was £36000 less expensive, had 90 mi less range, 19% slower acceleration and was 5% less energy efficient.
Preceding model Tesla Model S Performance 
