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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Tesla Model S Plaid gets there in 9.57 s — 2.22 s ahead of the Tesla Model 3 Performance.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 2.04 s | 3.30 s |
| 0–100 mph | 4.60 s | 8.59 s |
| 60 ft | 1.51 s | 1.76 s |
| 1/8 mile | 6.17 s | 7.52 s |
| 1/4 mile | 9.57 s | 11.79 s |
| Trap speed | 145.9 mph | 116.0 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 11/11 for the Tesla Model S Plaid, 8/10 for the Tesla Model 3 Performance — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Power | 1,021 bhp | 460 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 2,190 kg | 1,844 kg |
| Power to weight | 466 bhp/t | 249 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Electric | Electric |