MODEL S — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · Sedan
Estimated

Tesla Model S

Long range, huge power, and the flagship Tesla software experience.

From
$75,000
EPA range
405 mi
0–60
3.1s
Owner rating
4.5
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Decoder Score
Good
79
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range100
EPA rates it at 405 miles — comfortably above average.
Charging86
Peaks around 250 kW DC — 10–80% in roughly 20 minutes.
Value68
About $185 per mile of range — fair for the class.
Family53
5 seats and 28 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance96
3.1s to 60 mph with 670 hp — seriously quick.
Road trip93
Blends real range, 250 kW charging and 3.9 mi/kWh efficiency — a strong long-distance car.
Used buyer69
Used prices start near $35,000 — heavy depreciation works in your favor.
Ownership confidence65
Owners rate it 4.5/5 with 2 known issues to check.
EPA RANGE
405 mi
REAL WORLD
~332 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
250 kW
10–80%
~26 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

282 worst332 mi realistic405 best
EPA range
405 miEstimated
Est. real-world
332 miEstimated
Efficiency
3.9 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
250 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~26 minEstimated
Plug type
NACS
NACS (Tesla)
Compatible
CCS
No

Performance

0–60 mph
3.1s
Horsepower
670 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Battery
100 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
28 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
Not eligibleEstimated
Pros
  • Long real-world range
  • Blistering acceleration
  • Supercharger network
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Yoke option divisive
  • Depreciation on older cars
Best for

Luxury, Road Trip

Not ideal for

Budget shoppers

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

Air suspension wear
MCU degradation on older units

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size100 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$10.67
60.0 kWh added · 5 hr 44 min · +234 mi
Cost / mile$0.05
Cost / 100 mi$4.56
Est. monthly$46
Est. annual$547
About $79/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 3.9 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
373 mi
321 worst373 mi realistic418 best
Usable this trip336 mi
Safe road-trip leg317 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-24 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-24 mi
Climate control-8 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 405 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

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