The big Tesla model comparison

A lot has happened since Tesla released its first electric car in 2012. It started with the Model S , then the Model X , Model 3 and most recently the Model Y - the model range has grown over the years and Tesla has set new standards for electromobility with its cars.

At first glance, you might not notice many differences on the road. However, the cars are obviously very different. In this guide, we will look at the differences. This applies to the interior, exterior and of course the battery, the performance and much more.

In this article, we want to familiarize you with the differences and advise you if you decide to buy a Tesla.

The Tesla Model 3 is Tesla's entry-level model, which stands out for its more affordable price and impressive performance. With sporty acceleration and the latest autopilot technology, it offers a first-class driving experience.

The minimalist interior features a central touchscreen display for most controls. The Model 3 is available in several configurations, including the Model 3 Standard Range Plus and the Model 3 Long Range.

It has become one of the best-selling electric cars in the world and is helping to drive the transition to sustainable mobility.

In this article we took a closer look at the Model 3 Standard Range. We wrote about the Model 3 Long Range here .

The Tesla Model Y is an innovative electric SUV that combines performance and sustainability in a stylish package. With its spacious interior, it offers space for up to five people and an impressive cargo volume.

The SUV features impressive acceleration and range, powered by a powerful electric motor. The modern autopilot functionality and minimalist interior design are further highlights of this vehicle.

The Model Y is currently the best-selling car in the world and has set a milestone for more environmentally friendly driving.

We took a closer look at the Tesla Model Y SUV in this article .

The Tesla Model S is an impressive electric sedan that has redefined the standards for electric mobility. With a sleek design and outstanding performance, it offers spacious comfort for up to five people.

The breathtaking acceleration and range are remarkable thanks to its powerful electric motors. The Model S also includes Tesla's advanced Autopilot technology, which makes driving safer and more comfortable.

The luxurious interior features a modern, minimalist design and an impressive infotainment system.

This luxury vehicle underlines Tesla's pioneering role in the electric car industry and offers environmentally conscious drivers a first-class and sustainable driving experience.

In this article we discussed the Tesla Model S and Model S Plaid.

The Tesla Model X is a groundbreaking electric SUV that combines luxury, performance and sustainability. With its characteristic falcon-wing doors, it polarized opinions when it was released. Depending on the configuration, it offers space for up to seven people and plenty of storage space.

The Model X impresses with its excellent acceleration, similar to the Model S, and an impressive range, thanks to the powerful electric motors and battery.

The interior design is modern and spacious, with high-quality materials and an impressive infotainment system.

In this article, we have taken a closer look at the model and highlighted the production locations.

Tesla takes a very uniform minimalist approach with its models. This can be found in all four electric cars. A classic feature is the front display between the driver and passenger, which can be found in every model and can be used to control the autopilot, for example.

While it is slightly smaller on the Model 3 and Model Y and also shows the speed, it is larger on the Model S and Model X. The speed display is on a separate display above the steering wheel.

All Tesla models are available in black and white and black trim lines. This makes the models similar to each other. The Model S and X also have a cream trim line available. See below.

There are no configuration options in the interior of the Model 3 and Model Y other than the color. In the more expensive models you can choose between the classic and the yoke steering wheel and in the Tesla Model X you can choose between a 5, 6 or 7 seat interior. All models on the market have a HEPA filter.

The following tables provide an overview of all the differences:

When comparing the exterior, it is also noticeable that minimalism runs through every Tesla electric car. This is evident, for example, in the choice of colors, which includes almost the same five colors for all models.

The exterior can also only be adjusted slightly by configuring it in the Tesla configurator. Tesla does this to save costs. This allows them to offer the models at a comparatively low price.

The Model X stands out a little from the minimalist concept. The Falcon Wing Doors are installed in the rear. These make it easier to get into the electric car and are intuitive to use, but of course they are more complicated to build and replace.

The Tesla Models 3, Y, X and S all offer impressive performance that has redefined expectations of cars in the past. We will look at the performance of each model below and then compare them clearly in a table.

The Tesla Model 3, as the most compact and cheapest Tesla model, is intended to be an attractive entry into e-mobility for customers. It is available in the Standard Range and Long Range equipment lines. The highest equipment line, Performance/Plaid, is expected in the near future.

In the cheapest Standard Range line, the Model 3 with 208 kW or 283 hp accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The Long Range model manages this in 4.4 seconds. This is due to the all-wheel drive that brings the 497 hp of the two engines onto the road.

In this article we discussed the Model 3 Standard Range and here the Model 3 Long Range .

The Model Y is a compact SUV, the design of which is obviously based on the Model 3. Accordingly, it also offers similar performance data to the Model 3. However, these are lower due to the higher weight of the SUV.

The above-mentioned equipment lines are also available here, but with the performance variant. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h varies between 6.9 seconds for the standard range and 3.7 seconds for the performance variant.

The Long Range and Performance variants are also powered by second engines with all-wheel drive.

The Model X and Model S form Tesla's upper class product range. The former, with 957 liters of trunk space, is the most spacious electric car that Tesla offers.

There are the "Model X" and "Model X Plaid" equipment lines. The normal version has 670 hp and a 0 to 100 acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, which is achieved with two electric motors.

The Plaid variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds with 1020 hp. This is brought to the asphalt by three electric motors. These values ​​are unique in the electric car segment.

The Tesla Model S is a luxury luxury sedan and one of the most powerful electric vehicles on the market. It is known for its extreme acceleration.

This can also be configured in the "Model S" and "Model S Plaid" equipment lines. These are comparable to the values ​​of the Model X, but are slightly higher due to the lower weight of the sedan.

The Model S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with its 670 hp, and the Plaid with 1020 hp in 2.1 seconds. Here too, Tesla installs two electric motors in the cheaper model and a three-motor all-wheel drive in the Plaid variant.

We have a separate article about the Tesla Model S Plaid , where we go into more detail about the car's specifications.

The models are equipped with different battery sizes. This determines the range, which varies greatly depending on the equipment line.

The Tesla Model 3 is available in the standard range with a 60 kWh LFP battery cell, while the long range variant has a 75 kWh NCM battery. This results in a range of between 513 and 629 km according to WLTP. This long range is due to a very low CW value of 0.23 in both equipment lines.

The SR model can charge at up to 170 kW at a supercharger, while the maximum range model achieves an impressive 250 kW. At home, at your own charging station, both models offer a comfortable 11 kW. That's enough to fully charge the car overnight.

The Model Y has three different equipment lines:

The SR model has the same 60 kWh LFP battery as the Model 3. The Model Y Long Range also has the same 75 kWh NCM battery. The 0.25 CW value compared to the Model Y is due, among other things, to the higher trunk. The higher CW value naturally also influences the range. The Standard Range comes in the base with a WLTP range of 455 km and the Long Range with WLTP 533 km.

The battery capacity of the Model Y Performance is the same as that of the Model Y Long Range. Due to the higher weight of the Model Y Performance, however, it only has a maximum WLTP range of 514 km, but it has significantly more power.

The Model Y sr can, like the Model 3, charge at 170 kW at a public charging station. The maximum range and performance models of Teslas both charge at up to 250 kW at a charging station. 11 kW charging at home is also supported.

In the standard version, the Model X is equipped with a 100 kWh NCA battery, which enables a range of 576 km due to its CW value of 0.24 in the base version.

The Plaid has the same battery as the normal model. However, the Plaid has a much higher power and does not have a maximum speed of 250 km/h. This leads to the shorter range, which is 543 km according to WLTP.

The Model X in both equipment lines charges ex works with up to 250 kW at a supercharger and with up to 11 kW at a home charging station. So there are no disadvantages here even with the cheaper version.

The Model S also has the same NCA battery as its sibling model X in both trim levels. Thanks to its more streamlined design, the luxury electric car has a CW value of 0.208. This enables a WLTP range of 634 km in the base version and a WLTP range of 600 km in the Plaid version.

The luxury sedan can also be fast-charged with up to 250 kW in both lines and also achieves a peak charging power of 11 kW at home.

Tesla's pricing is very variable. Nevertheless, it is clear that the S and X models are the more expensive ones on the market, while the 3 and Y vehicles represent the entry into electric mobility.

The current prices for a new car of the models are shown in the following table, which we update continuously.

The VIN (German: FIN) number is the vehicle identification number that every vehicle of every brand must have. The numbers provide information such as the vehicle serial number, place of manufacture or model year and engine type.

The VIN can be used to find out the vehicle history or whether a vehicle is affected by a recall

The VIN can be found in the Tesla app, in the registration papers or on the driver's side at the bottom of the windshield. The VIN can also still be found on the B pillar when the driver's door is open.

The tenth digit of the VIN marks the model year of the car.

• 2010 - 2017 Letters A - H

• 2018 - 2022 Letters J - N

• 2023 letter P

• 2024 letter R

• 2025 letter S

The eleventh digit of the VIN explains the place of manufacture of the car.

• 1 = Menlo Park, California, USA

• 3 = Hethel, England

• A = Austin, Texas, USA

• B = Grünheide near Berlin, Germany

• C = Shanghai, China

• F = Fremont, California, USA

• G = Grünheide near Berlin, Germany

• P = Palo Alto, California, USA

In addition to the four cars mentioned above, the Tesla brand will be offering other models in the near future. These include the Tesla Cybertruck, which will be delivered at the end of November, the Tesla Roadster and the Tesla Semi Truck. A model below the Model 3 is also being discussed, which will cost less than €25,000 and is intended to shake up the market.

This guide compares the Tesla Models 3, Y, S and X. Since launching its first electric car in 2012, Tesla has developed an impressive product range covering various segments of electromobility.

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