Tesla Model S Palladium
Produced from 2021–present, the Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+) is catalogued here with 2 powertrains. 2 electric, spanning 670 to 1020 hp. The quickest version, the Plaid, covers 0–100 km/h in 2.1 seconds. Externally it measures 4979 × 1964 × 1445 mm on a 2960 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+) was manufactured from 2021 – present (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 model years) as a liftback. Across 2 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 670 to 1020 hp.
Power range
670–1020 hp
Quickest 0–100
2.1 s
Max range
652 km
Length
4.98 m
01Decision support
Which Model S Palladium suits you?
Performance · quickest
Plaid
0–100 km/h in 2.1s · 1020 hp
Genuinely quick, with hot-hatch pace from a family body.
022 powertrains (2 electric)
Full specifications
| Specification | Long Range AWDElectric | PlaidElectric |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine code | Dual motor | Tri motor |
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Aspiration | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | Dual motor | Tri motor |
| Power & Performance | ||
| Power | 670 hp / 500 kW | 1020 hp / 761 kW |
| Torque | 723 Nm / 533 lb-ft | 1050 Nm / 774 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.1 s | 2.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 322 km/h (200 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed | Single-speed |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||
| City | — | — |
| Highway | — | — |
| Combined | — | — |
| Electric range | 652 km (405 mi) | 600 km (373 mi) |
| Battery | 95.0 kWh | 95.0 kWh |
| CO₂ emissions | — | — |
| Weight & Body | ||
| Curb weight | 2,161 kg (4,764 lbs) | 2,183 kg (4,813 lbs) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2021–present | 2021–present |
03Then vs now
2021+ vs. previous generation
| Metric | Change vs. 2012–2020 |
|---|---|
| Peak power | +408 hp |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | -0.4 s |
| Best combined MPG | n/a |
| Average curb weight | -3 kg |
Why this matters
Versus the 2012–2020, the 2021+ is noticeably more powerful, quicker off the line. Used-car shoppers should weigh these shifts against the 2012–2020's typically lower asking prices.
View the 2012–2020 spec sheet0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Width
1,964 mm
77.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Wheelbase
2,960 mm
116.5 in
Curb weight spans 2,161–2,183 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Model S Palladium: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+)?
The Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+) lineup offers 2 electric: Long Range AWD (670 hp), Plaid (1020 hp).
How quick is the Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the Plaid, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1s, reaching a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph) with the Plaid.
How does the 2021+ compare to the previous Tesla Model S?
Against the 2012–2020 predecessor it replaces, the 2021+ is noticeably more powerful, quicker off the line. Side-by-side technical specs are detailed in the comparison table below.
What model years are included in the Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+)?
The Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+) was produced from 2021 – present, spanning the following model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Tesla Model S Palladium (2021+)?
4979 mm long, 1964 mm wide, 1445 mm tall on a 2960 mm wheelbase (196.0 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Tesla Model SCertification data, 2021–2026
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2021 Tesla Model S, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Tesla official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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