2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Large CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
97
MPGe
Highway
89
MPGe
Combined
93
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
312 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
14 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
36.1
City 34.7 / Hwy 37.9 kWh
Electric Motor
250, 250 and 250 kW ACPM 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 312 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 14 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 36.1 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
97
Hwy
89
Comb
93
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: 9/10
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)
36.1407 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
34.7236 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
37.8726 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels). Top reported issues include power train, suspension and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
2
Suspension
2
Wheels & Tires
1
Steering
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) problems by category: Power Train: 2 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 02/17/2026ODI#11718423
The power train of my 2025 Model S failed similar to failure of 7-6-25 which I previously reported to NHTSA (complaint #11718413) and Tesla. Upon getting into my car on 2-7-26 and putting it in rever…
SteeringFiled: 01/26/2026ODI#11713304
The turning signal button on the steering wheel doesn't respond intermittently. It's a safety hazard to not engage a turning signal when making a turn.
SuspensionFiled: 09/26/2025ODI#11689981
TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVLY DUE TO INCORECT FACTORY AND NON-ADJUSTABLE CAMBER SETTINGS CAUSING EXTREME SAFTEY CONCERNS/BLOWOUTS, WHICH ARE NOT VISIBLE WITHOUT REMOVAL OF TIRE OR LIFTING OF VEHICLE BY AVERAG…

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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