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Tesla Model S 2025 vs Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model S 2025 vs Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model S 2025 and Tesla Model Y are fully electric vehicles from Tesla that serve different buyer needs. The Model S 2025 is a luxury performance sedan built for buyers who want high speed and long range. The Model Y is a compact electric SUV for buyers wanting space, versatility, and daily usability.

In range, the Model S 2025 holds a clear lead with about 650 km on a full charge, above the Model Y’s roughly 525 km for Long Range versions. For charging, both use Tesla’s Supercharger network, but the Model S 2025 supports higher peak power that can shorten fast charge sessions versus the Model Y.

Price positions the Model S 2025 higher than the Model Y. Both are sold in major EV markets, including North America and Europe. This comparison helps readers choose between a large, high‑range sedan and a more accessible SUV with strong everyday utility.

Other Tesla EVs include the smaller Model 3 and upcoming Cybertruck. The Model S 2025 competes with luxury EV sedans like the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air. The Model Y rivals compact electric SUVs such as the Ford Mustang Mach‑E and Volkswagen ID.4.

Model S 2025 pros: longest range in Tesla lineup, strong acceleration, tech‑rich cabin; cons: higher cost, larger size less suited to tight city parking. Model Y pros: versatile cargo space, broad Supercharger access, lower starting price; cons: lower range than Model S, ride quality less refined.

QUICK VERDICT; Model S 2025 fits buyers after a high‑range, performance sedan. Model Y fits buyers after a practical electric SUV with balanced range and space.

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	Tesla Model S 2025 Tesla Model Y

Price	$85,000.00 $45,000.00
Our Rating	6.0 7.8
Brand	TESLA TESLA
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Tesla Model S Long Range
Tesla Model S Plaid Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
Tesla Model Y Performance

LAUNCH

Announced	2025, June 13 2022, August - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 2021 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 2024, April 11 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 2024, May 06 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 2019 - Tesla Model Y Performance
Status	Available to order. Released 2025, June Available. Released 2022, August - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh Available to order. Released 2021 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh Available to order. Released 2024, April - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, May - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA Available to order. Released 2020 - Tesla Model Y Performance
Country of origin	United States United States
Base Price	$ 85,000 - Tesla Model S Long Range $ 100,000 - Tesla Model S Plaid € 45,000 £ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh $ 48,000 € 52,500 £ 53,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh € 49,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD $ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA $ 51,500 € 58,500 £ 60,000 - Tesla Model Y Performance

PERFORMANCE

Power	AWD 670 hp (415 kW) - Tesla Model S Long Range AWD 1020 hp (760 kW) - Tesla Model S Plaid RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD RWD - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA AWD 534 hp (393 kW) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Torque	557 lb-ft (755 Nm) - Tesla Model S Long Range 1420 Nm (1047 lb-ft) - Tesla Model S Plaid RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	3.1 sec 0-60 mph (3.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model S Long Range 2 sec 0-60 mph (2.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model S Plaid 6.6 sec 0-60 mph (6.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 6.5 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 3.5 sec 0-60 mph (3.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Max Speed	130 mph (209 km/h) - Tesla Model S Long Range 200 mph (322 km/h) - Tesla Model S Plaid 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Performance
transmission	Single-speed Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	92.6 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Tesla Model S Long Range 92.3 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Tesla Model S Plaid 60 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 75 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 76 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Performance
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Performance
Range	410 mi EPA - Tesla Model S Long Range 368 mi EPA - Tesla Model S Plaid 260 mi EPA (283 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 351 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 373 mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 320 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 319 mi WLTP (279 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Consumption	301 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model S Plaid 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 272 Wh/mi WLTP (280 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 275 Wh/mi WLTP (280 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Recuperation	1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking 2 levels, via driving modes, no regen when pedal braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 10 hours Type 2 7.7 kW - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh Type 2 11 kW -Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Performance
DC Charging	Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min

BODY

Type	5 door Liftback, 5 seats 5 door, SUV, 5/7 seats
Dimensions	197.7 x 86.2 x 56.3 in (5022 x 2190 x 1430 mm) 4750 x 1920 x 1624 mm (187.0 x 75.6 x 63.9 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.208 Cd 0.23 Cd
Wheelbase	2890 mm (113.8 in)
Clearance	4.6 - 6.2 in (117 - 158 mm) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Weight	US: 4561 lb curb EU: 1909 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh EU: 2056 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh EU: 1959 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD EU: 2072 kg unladen, 2591 kg gross - Tesla Model Y Performance
Suspension	Adaptive Air suspension Front double wishbone-type coil spring, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R21 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	US: 28 ft³ EU: 854 l, 2041 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	3.1 ft³ 117 l
Towing	Yes EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	17.4" swivel touchscreen 15" touchscreeen
Driver's Display	12.3" No
Head-Up	No No
Others	9.4" rear passenger touchscreen

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated third row seats Heated front seats, heated rear seats, heated third row seats
Roof	All-glass roof All-glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera, Parking Assist 6 front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist
Others	Three-zone climate control

SAFETY

Airbags	8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driving Aids	8 cameras: front, side and rear, 6 front and 6 rear sensors (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, Blind-Spot Collision Warning 3 front, 2 side, and 3 rear cameras, 6 front and 6 rear sensors (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light, and Stop Sign Control
Self Driving	Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability
Crash Tests	NCAP 2022: 5 stars, NHTSA 2020-2022: 5 stars