2025 Tesla Model S

Price Range: $79,990 - $94,990 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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Continuous improvements through the years have helped keep the 2025 Tesla Model S a good choice for an electric luxury sedan. Performance is at the forefront, with even the standard version offering prodigious acceleration and 400-plus miles of range. The even more potent Plaid is one of the quickest cars we've ever tested. The Model S isn't the most luxurious or customizable EV sedan out there, but it is one of the most exciting.Read full review

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$81,380

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2025 Tesla Model S Review

Pros

Electric range is impressive
Very quick acceleration across the board
Liftback design affords abundant cargo space

Cons

Interior isn't as refined as cabins of similarly priced sedans
No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration
Limited array of paint colors or personalization options from the factory

What's new

The Model S carries over unchanged
Part of the first Model S generation launched for 2012

Overview

by the Edmunds Experts

4/1/2025

The 2025 Model S might not be Tesla's best-selling car, but it is easily its most iconic. On sale since 2012, the Model S has seen two major face-lifts and hundreds of tweaks to its software over the years. Tesla hasn't seen fit to redesign the Model S in more than a decade, likely because it's been able to update the battery and electric motor technology around that aging body. As a result, the Model S feels about as up-to-date as much of its competition. You can expect a few software tweaks over the year, but in terms of appearance, battery tech, power outputs and range estimates, the Model S is essentially the same as the 2024 version.

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Tesla Model S EV Insights

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Range

EPA Estimated Range not available

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 150,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

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$193/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: The Plaid's a bargain

When it comes to speed, nothing delivers like an overpowered EV. When it launched, the Model S Plaid set the world into a spiral. Its acceleration figures were nothing short of sensational, and silly steering yoke aside, the Plaid was a huge leap forward for the Model S. Now a few years after its launch, the Model S Plaid faces off against high-power rivals from BMW's M division, Mercedes' AMG department and the Lucid Air Sapphire. Considering its lower price compared to these cars, the Plaid is a bona fide performance bargain.

Competitors to consider

The Model S has been around for a while, so it doesn't exactly shy away from the competition that's recently come its way. BMW has the i7, Lucid offers the Air, and Mercedes-Benz has the EQS. The BMW is significantly more luxurious, the Lucid is better to drive, and the Mercedes offers exceptional range. What you want likely comes down to what you desire from your EV experience, but there's no denying that Tesla has been the pacesetter for the majority of its life. For our test team's in-depth review, make sure to read the Edmunds Expert Rating below.

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8.4

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Tesla Model S on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Performance

9/10

How does the Model S drive? We tested a Model S Plaid, which is the highest-performing version. The thrust and speed delivered by this tri-motor-powered sedan are nothing short of mind-bending. In Edmunds' testing, it rocketed from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and passed the quarter-mile mark in 9.4 seconds at 150.0 mph. This is still among the quickest vehicles Edmunds has ever tested and similar to what we've gotten from the Lucid Air Sapphire (2.2 seconds and 9.2 seconds, respectively) and Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2.1 seconds and 9.3 seconds, respectively). The Model S, like these other triumphs of engineering, is also as easy to drive as a golf cart, albeit a 1,020-horsepower one.

This much power requires excellent brakes and tires. Pleasingly, the Model S Plaid we tested came with the Track package upgrade that comes with sticky Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3R tires and high-performance carbon-ceramic brakes. This combo delivers the much-needed stopping power and endurance for drivers looking to liberally use all of that horsepower. The stock brakes and tires are otherwise suitable for the regular Model S.

We are thrilled you can option the Model S Plaid with a regular steering wheel in lieu of the ergonomically disastrous steering yoke. The more traditional wheel provides huge gains in control. The Track mode for the Plaid is also great. The settings allow you to adjust handling balance and the tri-motor torque vectoring to make the Plaid feel so much more alive and engaging when you're driving around corners.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Model S? The Model S Plaid's world-beating speed doesn't come at the expense of everyday comfort. This is a car you wouldn't hesitate to take on a road trip, run errands or commute in. Ride comfort is commendable with the standard adaptive air suspension, even with the larger optional 21-inch wheels and their less cushy tire sidewalls. The climate control is tri-zone and works relatively well. The seat ventilation and heaters work well too.

But the seats themselves are nothing special. The cushions are decently soft but lack lateral support considering the Plaid's performance potential, and the adjustments are pretty basic. The rear seatbacks feel a bit upright and the floor sits high so your knees sit closer to your chest than they would in most other luxury sedans. The absence of a gasoline powertrain means a lot less noise entering the cabin, but there is some that comes from the electric motors, and some to a lesser degree from the road and the wind.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? This is one of the few areas where Tesla has taken a step back with the latest Model S. The controversial steering yoke is the largest pain point here, and the decision to remove the traditional column stalks and replace them with touch-sensitive buttons has made simple everyday actions much more distracting. Even changing lanes requires you to take your eyes off the road momentarily to press the correct arrow button. The big 17-inch touchscreen is a little easier to navigate than the previous Model S touchscreen, but learning the menu structure takes a bit of time.

Interior space is decent as far as midsize sedans go, as is the ease of getting in and out. Notably, there is far more space here than in the Model S' closest EV competitor, the Porsche Taycan. The all-glass roof provides lots of headroom. But backseat toe room is a bit tight under the front seats. The floor height is also awkwardly high when you're sitting in back. The Model S is easy to see out of, especially out the front. The Model S' fastback hatch makes for a slightly shorter window view out of the back, but not so short to cause any real obstruction.

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Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? Having Google Maps built-in continues to be one of the better navigation experiences, but it's not without issues. In areas of spotty service, you'll either have a slow-refreshing map or no map at all. But having the power of Google search in the car is a huge convenience, not to mention it looks great on a 17-inch touchscreen. The Plaid's 22-speaker sound system is also quite awesome and can push out loud-yet-rich sound through the cabin.

Though Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration has become pervasive in the industry, Tesla still doesn't offer either system. The Bluetooth system offers just one phone connection at a time, while on some other cars you can connect additional devices. At least there are ample options for keeping your devices charged up with four wireless chargers, four USB-C ports and one USB-A port.

As far as driver aids go, no advanced driving aid system is better known than Tesla's Autopilot. It works great in slow-moving and stop-and-go traffic, but it seems to be more easily spooked or confused on roads that aren't clearly marked or are lined with parked cars on the shoulder. Tesla has a tendency to release new features in beta phase too, making you the guinea pig. This underdeveloped approach feels half-baked.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? The Tesla Model S is actually a hatchback, and that means there's lots of rear cargo space, plus a bonus front trunk that's easy to access and take advantage of. It features far more cargo space than many rivals, EV or not. The split rear seats fold flat, opening up the space even more. Storage up front is much improved compared to prior years of the Model S. There's a variety of sliding and retracting compartments that better help to organize all your stuff up front. The cupholders still lack an anti-tip design and don't hold drinks all that well, but there are also now door pockets, which means not everything has to go in the center console storage space.

Getting a car seat in and out is relatively easy. The doors open wide, though the anchors seem to be buried a little deeper than usual. The lack of headroom might be a bit of an issue when installing a seat.

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Range and Efficiency

8/10

How are the range and efficiency? The 2021 Model S Plaid we tested was equipped with the optional 21-inch wheels, giving it an EPA-estimated range of 348 miles and a consumption rate of 33 kWh/100 miles. In the real-world Edmunds EV Range Test, we came up just a tiny bit short of the EPA estimates, managing 345 miles on a single max battery charge with a slightly more efficient consumption rate of 32.1 kWh/100 miles. That's more range than just about every EVs we've tested except the Model 3 Long Range. The electricity consumption is also impressive given the car's power. A Porsche Taycan 4S we tested, for example, checked in with 32.3 kWh/100 miles.

Value

8/10

Is the Model S a good value? The 2025 Model S Plaid with 21-inch wheels has an EPA-estimated range of 322 miles and consumption of 36 kWh of electricity used per 100 miles. There is no estimate for how the Track pack wheels and tires affect range, but we suspect they would not improve things. We also range tested a 2021 Model S Plaid equipped with the optional 21-inch wheels, giving it an EPA-estimated range of 348 miles and a consumption rate of 33 kWh/100 miles. In the real-world Edmunds EV Range Test, we came up just a tiny bit short of the EPA estimates, managing 345 miles on a single max battery charge with a slightly more efficient consumption rate of 32.1 kWh/100 miles. That's a laudable amount of range and efficiency given the performance the Plaid delivers.

We also subjected the Plaid to the Edmunds EV Charging Test and found the Plaid's fast-charging speeds to be pretty impressive too. We measured an average charging speed of 523 miles of range per hour of charging, slightly edging out the Lucid Air Grand Touring's speed of 518 mph.

Wildcard

10/10

Putting aside personal biases of those of us who prefer cars that are fun to drive around corners, the sheer power, speed and the ease of its accessibility make the Model S Plaid incredibly entertaining. It also has a strong sleeper vibe; there's no giant rear wing or other obvious styling element to indicate that you're driving a 1,020-horsepower sedan. We heartily respect understatement. Oh, did we mention that we drag raced this car against two of the fastest production motorcycles in existence? Yeah, we did that. And the Model S won. Handily.

Which Model S does Edmunds recommend?

While you could step up to the insanely powerful Plaid model, most people don't need one of the quickest production cars in the world. That's why we suggest the standard Model S; it still provides rocket-like acceleration and all-wheel drive, and it delivers a longer range than the Plaid. With the money you save on the regular model, you can upgrade the exterior and interior color, get a home charger, and add the Full Self-Driving Capability package.

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Tesla Model S Reviews

Owner Reviews

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26 reviews

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Chicago Model S Longrange

Vince D, 07/06/2023

2022 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)

I purchased this Model S in August 2022. The Model S is white with cream interior looks very nice. The white which is free has sparkles in paint and looks great. The cream interior looks so good and the vegan leather feels and looks good and clean easily. The 19" standard tires run well and with the plastic covers off the rims look very good I get many complements. I added caps and … a center cap to clean up the mags. The Model S is so fast I but I prefer the vehicle on standard which a bit slower but still fast and I set the drive to comfort for a nice smooth ride vs the sport ride. The electronics takes a bit of time to get comfortable with but eventually I'm fine with making custom changes to fit my driving needs. The yoke steering takes a while to get comfortable with and some won't like that. I'm good with it as I like the look and the handling is acceptable to me. Making turns can be an issue if you buy you might be better off with the round standard wheel. I like the navigation and voice system and the sound system all work well. I also think the a/c settings for the air direction works very well although there should be the ability to shutdown passenger air if desired. All the controls on the yoke are fine except the horn needs some improvement, way to small an area. I like the idea of all the controls on the yoke and no stalks or other buttons except for what you can do on the screen electronically. The space in this model S is tremendous, the trunk lower level is deep and stores huge amounts of stuff the trunk itself is large and if you drop the 2 back seats it's incredible what you fit in the back area. The fronk is nice but I don't use it much but it's there. This model S long-range is so fast and the regenerative breaks work well and once you get into them you can drive very long distances and never use the break pad. The technolgy in the Model S takes some time to get comfortable with but if you're a techy you will love it and if not you won't. The battery is close to capacity ratings as long as you're not in cold weather (freezing), speeds above 70, and stop and go traffic. Cold weather really drops the range by 10-20%. If you run heaters, heated seats and drive hard the model S battery is easily down 20% in range. This is not Tesla but EV's. But the model S does get up to 405 miles and that range is accurate before driving experience delivers actual. I've charged on Tesla charging at super high speeds and it is very fast charging maybe 1/2 hour to 200 + miles. They need to continue to work on build quality mine had 2 small issues and I've not had the model S back to Tesla but that one time for the fixes. Tesla maintenance did a great job I have no issue with their technical people and they were very friendly and helpful. I like the look I like the drive, I like the technology and I like the saving fuel costs as well as the environment. Great EV and vehicle the latest pricing seems more in line should be below $90,000.

But, the panel gaps!

Mike Ronesia , 05/06/2023

2023 Tesla Model S Plaid 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)

This car is amazing on every level that maters to me. Does it have panel gaps? Yes. Do I care? No. It’s not like the fenders are falling off. You have to closely look at one side and then go compare it to the other. Who does that with a daily driver? Not me. I recommend test driving one if you’re interested. If you have the ability to charge at home, Tesla’s are a lifestyle changer …

Getting Less Cool each generation

Last time I buy Tesla, 08/04/2022

2022 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)

After 3 Teslas, a P-85 to P-85-D to P100-D; the quality of the vehicle has degraded. I would not buy a 4th Tesla S Performance/Plaid vehicle. Not worth the risk for a highly priced vehicle. And the service staff are unable to fix anything that is a quality of drive function. They claim they cannot fix the auto high beam lights because it's never dark when they are open despite video …

So far, so good after 2k miles

MPW, 10/25/2022

2022 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)

Fit & Finish - better than expected. Some minor panel gap issues, but nothing too noticeable. My roof glass was damaged prior to delivery and needed to be replaced. I've noticed some wind noise from it being improperly sealed and have scheduled service to fix the issue. Driving Dynamics - Handles well despite its size and weight. Great acceleration. Not sure the Plaid would be worth …

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U-Drags Race: Porsche Taycan Turbo GT vs. Tesla Model S Plaid | Quarter Mile, Handling & More

NOTE: This video is about the 2024 Tesla Model S, but since the 2025 Tesla Model S is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, it’s a battle of two ultra-quick electric sedans as the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT takes on the Tesla Model S Plaid.

2025 Tesla Model S Features & Specs

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$79,990
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$100 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	28.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 150,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Model S include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	Not Rated
Driver	Not Rated
Passenger	Not Rated
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	Not Rated
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	Not Rated
Driver	Not Rated
Passenger	Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	Not Rated
Back Seat	Not Rated
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	5 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	5.7%

FAQ

Is the Tesla Model S a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Model S both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Model S gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 26 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Model S has 28.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Tesla Model S. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Tesla Model S?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Tesla Model S:

The Model S carries over unchanged
Part of the first Model S generation launched for 2012

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Is the Tesla Model S reliable?

To determine whether the Tesla Model S is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Model S. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Model S's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Tesla Model S a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Tesla Model S is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Model S and gave it a 8.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Model S gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 26 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Model S is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Tesla Model S?

The least-expensive 2025 Tesla Model S is the 2025 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $79,990.

Other versions include:

4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) which starts at $79,990
Plaid 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) which starts at $94,990

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What are the different models of Tesla Model S?

If you're interested in the Tesla Model S, the next question is, which Model S model is right for you? Model S variants include 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD), and Plaid 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD). For a full list of Model S models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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