2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 250 kW ACPM 3-Phase
EPA-estimated range of 309 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 12 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 36.2 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 97 | 89 | 93 | $800 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
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)
- 36.2115 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 34.8823 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 37.8361 kWh / 100 mi
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems2 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels). Top reported issues include brakes and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) problems by category: Brakes: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.