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Tesla Model S 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Tesla Model S zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 27 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Edmunds and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Tesla Model S 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Tesla Model S is 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid (Prepped Raceway Surface), which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.98 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 9.25 seconds at 152.6 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Tesla Model S is 2014 Tesla Model S 60, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.2 seconds at 98 , according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Tesla Model S tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 3.36 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 11.55 seconds at 121.66 mph.

Tesla Model S 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Tesla Model S 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2022
2.20 sec
9.50 sec
2021
2.34 sec
9.78 sec
2020
2.45 sec
10.65 sec
2018
3.90 sec
12.40 sec
2017
2.28 sec
10.50 sec
2016
4.50 sec
13.00 sec
2015
3.35 sec
11.82 sec
2014
4.23 sec
12.83 sec
2013
4.40 sec
12.90 sec
2012
3.90 sec
12.50 sec

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2022 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Plaid (21" Wheels)
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.2 sec
1/4 Mile
9.5 sec @  150.2 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
102/99/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

2021 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Dual Motor Long Range Plus
Engine
Elec
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile
11.9 sec @  116
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
121/112/--  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Plaid
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.1 sec
1/4 Mile
9.4 sec @  151
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
102/99/71  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Plaid
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.1 sec
1/4 Mile
9.4 sec @  150.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
102/99/--  MPGe
Source
Edmunds
Trim
Plaid
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.07 sec
1/4 Mile
9.34 sec @  152.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
102/99/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Plaid (No Rollout Time)
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.3 sec
1/4 Mile
9.4 sec @  150.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
102/99/--  MPGe
Source
Edmunds
Trim
Plaid (Prepped Raceway Surface)
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
1.98 sec
1/4 Mile
9.25 sec @  152.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
102/99/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

2020 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Dual Motor Performance Ludicrous+
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.5 sec
1/4 Mile
10.7 sec @  125
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
98/96/70  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Dual Motor Performance Ludicrous+ Cheetah
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.4 sec
1/4 Mile
10.6 sec @  126
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
98/96/--  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver

2018 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
100D
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile
12.4 sec @  113
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
101/102/72  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver

2017 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
P100D Ludicrous+
Engine
Elec 100-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.28 sec
1/4 Mile
10.5 sec @  125
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
92/105/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

2016 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
60
Engine
Elec 60-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
5 sec
1/4 Mile
13.6 sec @  103.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
98/101/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
P90D Ludicrous
Engine
Elec 90-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
4 sec
1/4 Mile
12.4 sec @  114
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
89/98/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Week

2015 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
70D
Engine
Elec 70-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.8 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
101/102/90  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
P85D
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
3.3 sec
1/4 Mile
11.8 sec @  114
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
89/98/73  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
P85D
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
3.1 sec
1/4 Mile
11.6 sec @  115.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
89/98/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
P85D
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
3.2 sec
1/4 Mile
11.7 sec @  113.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
89/98/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
P90D Ludicrous
Engine
Elec 90-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.8 sec
1/4 Mile
11.1 sec @  121
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
89/98/66  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
P90D Ludicrous
Engine
Elec 90-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
2.6 sec
1/4 Mile
10.9 sec @  122.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
89/98/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

2014 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
P85+
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile
12.5 sec @  108.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
88/90/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
60
Engine
Elec 60-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  98
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
94/97/87  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
P85D
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
0-60
3.3 sec
1/4 Mile
11.8 sec @  114.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
86/94/--  MPGe
Source
Road & Track

2013 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
85
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
5 sec
1/4 Mile
13.2 sec @  110.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
88/90/74.5  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Signature Performance 85
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
4.6 sec
1/4 Mile
13.3 sec @  104
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
88/90/74  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Signature Performance 85
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
4 sec
1/4 Mile
12.4 sec @  112.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
88/90/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Signature Performance 85+
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
4 sec
1/4 Mile
12.7 sec @  107.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
88/90/86.2  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

2012 Tesla Model S

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Signature Performance 85
Engine
Elec 85-kWh
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
1A
0-60
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile
12.5 sec @  110.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
88/90/--  MPGe
Source
Motor Trend

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Tesla Model S 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Tesla Model S for all model years available in our database.

Comparable Vehicles

Performance EV Sedans

Audi

1: Audi RS e-tron GT

Average 0-60 time: 2.93 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 11 secs @ 127.67 mph

 Lucid

2: Lucid Air

Average 0-60 time: 2.99 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 10.73 secs @ 134.15 mph

 Porsche

3: Porsche Taycan

Average 0-60 time: 3.17 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 11.25 secs @ 126.34 mph
Tesla

4: Tesla Model S

Average 0-60 time: 3.36 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 11.55 secs @ 121.66 mph

Current Vehicle
Audi

5: Audi e-tron GT

Average 0-60 time: 3.6 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 11.9 secs @ 118.9 mph

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