2024 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Large CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
100
MPGe
Highway
91
MPGe
Combined
96
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
320 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
15 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
35.2
City 33.9 / Hwy 36.9 kWh
Electric Motor
250, 250 and 250 kW ACPM 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 320 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 15 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 35.2 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
100
Hwy
91
Comb
96
Fuel cost: $800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
35.2387 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
33.857 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
36.9274 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems38 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 38 owner complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels). Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
21
Electrical System
7
Steering
4
Visibility / Wipers
2
Suspension
2
Locks & Latches
2
Wheels & Tires
1
Air Bags
1

2024 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 21 complaints, Electrical System: 7 complaints, Steering: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Locks & Latches: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 07/31/2024ODI#11605696
Problem: turn signal based on buttons on the wheel (Tesla removed the stalks) After three months of ownership, I still can't signal in case of emergency, when a fast lane change is required, or when e…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/26/2024ODI#11596842
My Tesla was parked unlocked in my garage. I came out to drive it and all the doors were locked and would not open with my key card. It also would not unlock with my cell phone app. Tesla customer …
SteeringFiled: 05/24/2024ODI#11590545
I have lane departure, avoidance in lane departure assist both turned off in the settings. Despite this, The alarms are constantly going off (Even when I am not departing a lane). It even overrides my…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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