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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.

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

All Tesla Model S Performance Tests

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Motor power
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Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
Model S 2022 by Tesla Plaid (21" Wheels)
0-60 Time
2.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
9.5 sec @  150.2 mph
Vehicle
Model S 2021 by Tesla Dual Motor Long Range Plus
0-60 Time
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.9 sec @  116
Vehicle
Model S 2021 by Tesla Plaid
0-60 Time
2.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
9.4 sec @  151
Vehicle
Model S 2021 by Tesla Plaid
0-60 Time
2.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
9.4 sec @  150.8
Vehicle
Model S 2021 by Tesla Plaid
0-60 Time
2.07 sec
1/4 Mile Time
9.34 sec @  152.2
Vehicle
Model S 2021 by Tesla Plaid (No Rollout Time)
0-60 Time
2.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
9.4 sec @  150.8
Vehicle
Model S 2021 by Tesla Plaid (Prepped Raceway Surface)
0-60 Time
1.98 sec
1/4 Mile Time
9.25 sec @  152.6
Vehicle
Model S 2020 by Tesla Dual Motor Performance Ludicrous+
0-60 Time
2.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
10.7 sec @  125
Vehicle
Model S 2020 by Tesla Dual Motor Performance Ludicrous+ Cheetah
0-60 Time
2.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
10.6 sec @  126
Vehicle
Model S 2018 by Tesla 100D
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.4 sec @  113
Vehicle
Model S 2017 by Tesla P100D Ludicrous+
0-60 Time
2.28 sec
1/4 Mile Time
10.5 sec @  125
Vehicle
Model S 2016 by Tesla 60
0-60 Time
5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  103.5
Vehicle
Model S 2016 by Tesla P90D Ludicrous
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.4 sec @  114
Vehicle
Model S 2015 by Tesla 70D
0-60 Time
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.8 sec @  101
Vehicle
Model S 2015 by Tesla P85D
0-60 Time
3.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.8 sec @  114
Vehicle
Model S 2015 by Tesla P85D
0-60 Time
3.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.6 sec @  115.2
Vehicle
Model S 2015 by Tesla P85D
0-60 Time
3.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.7 sec @  113.7
Vehicle
Model S 2015 by Tesla P90D Ludicrous
0-60 Time
2.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.1 sec @  121
Vehicle
Model S 2015 by Tesla P90D Ludicrous
0-60 Time
2.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
10.9 sec @  122.7
Vehicle
Model S 2014 by Tesla P85+
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  108.4
Vehicle
Model S 2014 by Tesla 60
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  98
Vehicle
Model S 2014 by Tesla P85D
0-60 Time
3.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.8 sec @  114.5
Vehicle
Model S 2013 by Tesla 85
0-60 Time
5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.2 sec @  110.9
Vehicle
Model S 2013 by Tesla Signature Performance 85
0-60 Time
4.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.3 sec @  104
Vehicle
Model S 2013 by Tesla Signature Performance 85
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.4 sec @  112.5
Vehicle
Model S 2013 by Tesla Signature Performance 85+
0-60 Time
4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.7 sec @  107.8
Vehicle
Model S 2012 by Tesla Signature Performance 85
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  110.9

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: 3.18 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 11.26 secs @ 126.06 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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