Tesla cars are fast! Unless you put them in Chill Mode, of course.
In fact, the fastest production car on the road right now is the Model S Plaid. Which was released in mid-2021.
The Model S Plaid has a 0-60 time of just under 2 seconds!
1.98 seconds to be exact. (although that is with specific conditions)
So, how fast is the acceleration of all the other Tesla models?
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Tesla Model 3 Acceleration
There are a few different variations in each model category, so I will list the acceleration for each separately.
| Model | 0-60 mph Acceleration |
| Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive | 5.8 seconds |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 4.2 seconds |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | 3.1 seconds |
Tesla Model Y Acceleration
The Model Y is bound to be a little slower off the mark because it is heavier and less aerodynamic than the Model 3. Let’s take a look…
| Model | 0-60 mph Acceleration |
| Tesla Model Y Standard Range (No longer available) | 5.3 seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 4.8 seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Performance | 3.5 seconds |
Tesla Model S Acceleration
The 2021 Model S Plaid is now the fastest car available from Tesla, at least until the new Roadster becomes available.
The first table below is the latest Model S refresh, which was released in 2021 with the new Plaid variant.
| Model | 0-60 mph Acceleration |
| Model S | 3.1 seconds |
| Model S Plaid | 1.98 seconds |
The table below shows the previous Model S accelerations.
| Model | 0-60 mph Acceleration |
| Tesla Model S 90D | 4 seconds |
| Tesla Model S P100D | 2.3 seconds |
Tesla Model X Acceleration
Now, the new Model X refresh, which started shipping in late 2021 is also insanely quick off the mark, Sure, it is a little slower than the Model S due to its weight and shape, but impressive nonetheless!
| Model | 0-60 mph Acceleration |
| Model X | 3.8 seconds |
| Model X Plaid | 2.5 seconds |
Tesla Roadster Acceleration
| Model | 0-60 mph Acceleration |
| Model Roadster | 3.7 or 3.9 seconds (varies by model) |
