On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Tesla Model S Performance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
591 €per year
19,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.94 € per 100 km · 2 952 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | Model | Model | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 543 € | 591 € | 47 € · Model |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 560 € | 591 € | 31 € · Model |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 577 € | 599 € | 22 € · Model |
Cumulative saving for the Model S Plaid
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Tesla Model S Performance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model S Plaid offers more range: 600 km vs 593 km for Tesla Model S Performance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model S Plaid is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.