2025 Tesla Model S Plaid — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid is a hatchback powered by an electric motor, with an EPA-rated range of around 348 miles per charge. Owners often keep a Tesla Model S Plaid workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related listing: see also the 2025 Tesla Model S page for the base Model S listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.
Compared with the 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid: The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine | Electric motor |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| Fuel Type | Electricity |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Passenger Volume (EPA) | 94 cu ft (2,662 L) |
| Luggage Volume (EPA) | 26 cu ft (736 L) |
| EPA Range | 348 miles |
| Efficiency | 32.5 kWh/100 mi |
| CO₂ Emissions | 0 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 10 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid, all with the Electric motor engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric motor | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 125 | 104 (108/99) | — | $750 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 94 cubic feet (about 2,662 litres) and luggage volume at 26 cubic feet (about 736 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Running Costs: 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
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2025 Tesla Model S Plaid Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid. The most-reported areas are Power train (2), Suspension (2), Steering (1). That is well below the median of 38 complaints across the 5 Tesla Model S Plaid model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Transmission & drivetrain (2 owner complaints) — On the test drive, watch for hesitation, jerking or slipping between gears and ask for transmission service history.
- Suspension (2 owner complaints) — Listen for knocks over bumps and check tyre wear for signs of alignment problems.
- Steering (1 owner complaint) — Check for play, noise or heavy steering, and ask whether any steering recall work was done.
- Wheels (1 owner complaint) — Look for bent or cracked wheels and ask about any wheel recalls.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid have?
It's powered by an electric motor with an EPA-rated range of around 348 miles per charge.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid?
It uses around 32.5 kWh per 100 miles.
Does the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid?
Among the 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Power train (2 complaints), Suspension (2 complaints), Steering (1 complaint). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
How much interior and luggage space does the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid have?
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 94 cubic feet (about 2,662 litres) and luggage volume at 26 cubic feet (about 736 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.