There is no doubt that in a confusing world of powerful sedans, Tesla rolls down the eyes of its rivals with its 2023 Tesla Model S. The victory stage at which Tesla is, has been a work of a lot of effort and innovation done by the company. With the current market, Tesla surprised the market with their most powerful car ever made, the Tesla Model S Plaid. The model S Plaid with its insane 1,020 hp tri-motor setup and over 417 miles of range packed a futuristic designed four-door body.
A four-door electric sedan that offers a monstrous acceleration that supercars costing millions can’t match. Although the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT offers a high-quality interior and more athletic driving packed in a traditional design. Tesla shines with its well packed deal with its comfortable minimalistic interior, futuristic semi-autonomous driving which buyers will pleased to have.
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What’s New?
For 2023, the Tesla Model S adds some minor tweaks to the car from interior and new standard package into the trim as the base price has increased. The Model S doesn’t received any major changes as Tesla added the new Plaid edition in the previous generation. The Model S Plaid with its enormous tri-motor setup and an insane 1,020 hp of power offers an acceleration of under 2.0 seconds.
EV Powertrain & Performance
The 2023 Tesla Model S comes with two powertrain options with different configurations and output levels. All models offer standard all-wheel drive but with a different driving range. The base Model S long range comes with two electric motors placed on both axles and makes over 778 horsepower. The top-spec Plaid model comes with three electric motors that make an insane 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of which model you pick, both deliver an incredible acceleration which most supercars failed to offer.
The Long Range model can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 2.4 seconds and the Model S Plaid can rocket from 0-60 mph in under 2.0 seconds. The Tesla Model S is the quickest production sedan ever made and also is the fastest production car to do a quarter-mile test. The car offers ferocious driving providing lots of comfort with crispier handling and accurate steering response. The EV handles corners like a champ with at most agility and confident cornering grip with its all-wheel drive. With its blistering drive, the car handles well and delivers a delightful driving experience.
Battery: Range & Charging
The Tesla Model S comes on par compared to its rival the Lucid Air and offers a range of up to 417 miles with the long range and over 390 with the Plaid model. The Lucid Air offers over 517 miles of electric driving range from a single charge. The car comes with different battery capacity from 93-kWh and 99-kWh with its long range and Plaid model. The Model S has its pros with its 250 kW fast charging from the Tesla superchargers.
Dimensions, Space & Airbags
| 2023 Tesla Model S Dimensions, Space & Airbags | |
| Length | 197.7 inches |
| Width | 78.2 inches |
| Height | 56.3 inches |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 inches |
| Passenger Volume | 100 cubic feet |
| Cargo volume | 28 cubic feet |
| Curb weight | 4828 lb. |
| Airbags | 8 airbags |
The 2023 Tesla Model S with its four-door sedan styled body offers a spacious cabin with comfortable seats fitted with eco-friendly materials. The cabin offers great headroom and legroom and offers a ton of high-tech features which are useful for any kind of ride. The car comes packed with standard eight airbags that adds an extra security to oe of the fasest car on the planet.
Pricing
| 2023 Tesla Model S Price | Price (USD) |
| Model S Long Range | $107,000 |
| Model S Plaid | $138,000 |
The new Tesla Model S doesn’t come cheap now that its base price has been increased. The Model S Long Range now starts at around $107,000 with its 417 miles of range and ferocious acceleration of under 2.4 seconds. The Model S Plaid comes at a price of a hefty $138,000 and offers a monstrous power of 1,020 hp and an insane acceleration of under 2 seconds. Regardless of which model you choose, you’ll experience an absolute thrill of driving with great comfort topped with a good range, the rivals still can’t offer.
Specifications: Acceleration & Top-speed
| 2023 Tesla Model S Specs | |
| EV Powertrain | 3 permanent magnet synchronous AC motors |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Horsepower | 1,020 hp |
| Torque | 1,050 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 2.0 seconds |
| 1/4 Mile | 9.4 seconds |
| 0-100 MPH | 4.3 seconds |
| 0-130 MPH | 6.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 162 mph |
