2021 Tesla Model S
5 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$69,420 – $129,990
Key specifications
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Long Range Plus
Total price (Long Range Plus MSRP)
$69,420
Typical monthly
$1,375/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Long Range Plus
- MSRP
- $69,420
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- —
- Horsepower
- —
- Torque
- —
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 58.1
- Max towing
- —
Long Range
- MSRP
- $89,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 120 MPGe
- Horsepower
- 670 hp
- Torque
- —
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 64.5
- Max towing
- —
Performance
- MSRP
- $91,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 110 MPGe
- Horsepower
- 762 hp
- Torque
- —
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 58.1
- Max towing
- —
Base
- MSRP
- $94,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- —
- Horsepower
- 670 hp
- Torque
- —
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 64.5
- Max towing
- —
Plaid
- MSRP
- $129,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- —
- Horsepower
- 1020 hp
- Torque
- —
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 64.5
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Long Range Plus | Long Range | Performance | Base | Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,420 | $89,990 | $91,990 | $94,990 | $129,990 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | — | 120 MPGe | 110 MPGe | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | 670 hp | 762 hp | 670 hp | 1020 hp |
| Torque | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 58.1 | 64.5 | 58.1 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- Long Range PluselectricLong RangeelectricPerformanceelectricBaseelectricPlaidelectric
- Fuel type
- Long Range PluselectricLong RangeelectricPerformanceelectricBaseelectricPlaidelectric
- Horsepower
- Long Range Plus—Long Range670 hpPerformance762 hpBase670 hpPlaid1020 hp
- Transmission
- Long Range Plus1-speed direct driveLong Range1-speed direct drivePerformance1-speed direct driveBase1-speed direct drivePlaid1-speed direct drive
- Drivetrain
- Long Range Plusall wheel driveLong Rangeall wheel drivePerformanceall wheel driveBaseall wheel drivePlaidall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Long Range PlusSedanLong RangeSedanPerformanceSedanBaseSedanPlaidSedan
- Doors
- Long Range Plus4Long Range4Performance4Base4Plaid4
- Seating
- Long Range Plus5Long Range5Performance5Base5Plaid5
- Length
- Long Range Plus196 inLong Range197.7 inPerformance196 inBase197.7 inPlaid197.7 in
- Width
- Long Range Plus—Long Range78.2 inPerformance—Base78.2 inPlaid78.2 in
- Height
- Long Range Plus56.9 inLong Range56.3 inPerformance56.9 inBase56.3 inPlaid56.3 in
- Wheelbase
- Long Range Plus116.5 inLong Range116.5 inPerformance116.5 inBase116.5 inPlaid116.5 in
- Ground clearance
- Long Range Plus4.6 inLong Range5 inPerformance4.6 inBase5 inPlaid5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Long Range Plus28.4 cu ftLong Range28.1 cu ftPerformance28.4 cu ftBase28.1 cu ftPlaid28.1 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Long Range Plus58.1 cu ftLong Range64.5 cu ftPerformance58.1 cu ftBase64.5 cu ftPlaid64.5 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Long Range Plus4,883 lbsLong Range4,561 lbsPerformance4,941 lbsBase4,561 lbsPlaid4,561 lbs
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPGe
- Long Range Plus—Long Range120Performance110Base—Plaid—
- Electric range
- Long Range Plus—Long Range405 miPerformance387 miBase—Plaid—
- Charge time (240V)
- Long Range Plus—Long Range15 hrPerformance14.7 hrBase—Plaid—
| Spec | Long Range Plus | Long Range | Performance | Base | Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||
| Engine type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Fuel type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Horsepower | — | 670 hp | 762 hp | 670 hp | 1020 hp |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196 in | 197.7 in | 196 in | 197.7 in | 197.7 in |
| Width | — | 78.2 in | — | 78.2 in | 78.2 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5 in | 4.6 in | 5 in | 5 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||
| Cargo capacity | 28.4 cu ft | 28.1 cu ft | 28.4 cu ft | 28.1 cu ft | 28.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 58.1 cu ft | 64.5 cu ft | 58.1 cu ft | 64.5 cu ft | 64.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,883 lbs | 4,561 lbs | 4,941 lbs | 4,561 lbs | 4,561 lbs |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPGe | — | 120 | 110 | — | — |
| Electric range | — | 405 mi | 387 mi | — | — |
| Charge time (240V) | — | 15 hr | 14.7 hr | — | — |
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2021 Tesla Model S FAQ
- How much does the 2021 Tesla Model S cost?
- The 2021 Tesla Model S has a starting MSRP of $69,420, ranging up to $129,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Long Range Plus from $69,420; Long Range from $89,990; Performance from $91,990; Base from $94,990; Plaid from $129,990.
- What is the electric range of the 2021 Tesla Model S?
- The 2021 Tesla Model S offers up to 405 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 Tesla Model S have?
- The 2021 Tesla Model S offers up to 64.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2021 Tesla Model S safe?
- The 2021 Tesla Model S earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 23 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2021 Tesla Model S come in?
- The 2021 Tesla Model S is available in 5 trims across Sedan body styles with all wheel drive.