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Tesla Model S Plaid: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

grand tourer · 2023 · 15,000 km/an

Result

561 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
3.74 €
home rate
Savings vs ICE
−1,880 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
2,805 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Summary

Running cost of the Tesla Model S Plaid

Over 15 000 km/year, the Tesla Model S Plaid costs 561 €/year in energy (3,74 €/100 km). Home charging accounts for all energy costs.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 880 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+374 €/yr

935 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+420 €/yr

981 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

-28 €/yr

533 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

+29 €/yr

590 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
MetricModel S PlaidPetrol median segment E
Annual cost561 €2 441 €
Cost / 100 km3,74 €16,27 €
5-year cost2 805 €12 206 €
5-year savings9 401 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • Audi RS e-tron GT vs Tesla Model S Plaid running cost
    BEV · 738 ch · 93.4 kWh
  • BMW M5 CS vs Tesla Model S Plaid running cost
    Petrol · 635 ch · 11.3 L/100 km3,678 €/an · +3,117 € vs Model S Plaid
  • Mercedes AMG S 63 E Performance vs Tesla Model S Plaid running cost
    PHEV · 802 ch · 10.4 kWh1,497 €/an · +936 € vs Model S Plaid

Continue with the Tesla Model S Plaid

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the Tesla Model S Plaid: specs and real cost
    100.0 kWh · 600 km WLTP · 250 kW
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the Tesla Model S Plaid: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon · 1 stop(s) · 4h18
  • Range

    Range of the Tesla Model S Plaid by speed and weather
    503 km at 130 km/h · 600 km WLTP
  • Performance

    Performance of the Tesla Model S Plaid: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 2.1 s · 1,020 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tesla Model S Plaid cost per year in energy?+
The Tesla Model S Plaid costs approximately 561 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the Tesla Model S Plaid?+
For the Tesla Model S Plaid: WLTP combined consumption 18,7 kWh/100 km · electric range 600 km · battery 100,0 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the Tesla Model S Plaid cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the Tesla Model S Plaid is approximately 3,74 € at selected rates.
Is the Tesla Model S Plaid economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.