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2021 Tesla Model S Review, Pricing, and Specs

Tesla's Model S sedan was the first mass-market car to prove that electric vehicles could be fun-to-drive, eco-friendly, viable as everyday transportation, and even useable for long trips. The Model S, which earns a spot on our Editors' Choice list, does all that even better for 2021. Depending on which trim you choose, the Model S can travel up to 412 miles on just one charge and deliver blistering acceleration performance that rivals some of the world's best supercars. Tesla now sells more practical and more affordable models such as the Model Y SUV and the Model 3 sedan, but the Model S remains the flagship of the brand. Its interior is spacious for four adults but doesn't live up to the luxury price tag. With increased pressure from rivals such as the Porsche Taycan and the upcoming Lucid Air, the Model S is no longer in a class of one, but for some buyers, the car's athletic chassis, Ludicrous driving mode, and exceptional range are enough to sell them on the Tesla EV lifestyle.

What's New for 2021?

For 2021, Tesla is adding even more performance to the Model S. A new top-spec model will be called Plaid, will boast 1020 horsepower from three onboard electric motors, and is said to be capable of a zero-to-60-mph time 2.0 seconds. In addition to its impressive power and speed credentials, Tesla also says the Plaid is capable of providing up to 390 miles of driving range. The rest of the lineup benefits from an exterior styling refresh and an upgraded interior, complete with a yoke-type steering wheel that looks inspired by F1 racing cars.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

With an electric motor dedicated to each of the front and rear axles, the Model S offers full-time all-wheel drive no matter which version you choose. Acceleration of the various models ranges from outstanding to ferocious. We haven't tested the Model S Long Range or Plaid yet, but our 2020 Model S test vehicle delivered a blistering 2.4-second zero-to-60-mph time and proved endlessly entertainment thanks to its immediate power delivery. The Plaid model boasts a third electric motor, which boosts combined output to 1020 horsepower. Tesla hasn't released that beast into the wild yet but claims it's capable of a zero-to-60-mph time of just 2.0 seconds. That would make it the quickest car to 60 mph we've ever tested, so we'll obviously have to take it to the track to see if its performance matches the hype. The standard Model S has proven itself an agile sports sedan with well-controlled body motions and direct steering. Two different settings allow drivers to choose heavy or light steering effort, but neither of them enable more feedback from the road. Ride comfort is good, the handling is crisp, and it's confident and almost tranquil on the highway.

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