2025 Tesla Model S
2025 Tesla Model S — The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that was produced by the American automaker Tesla from 2012 to 2026.
Trim: Long Range
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Tesla Model S snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Tesla Model S typically asks about $60,000 versus a $74,990 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Tesla Model S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Back Over Prevention) and 6 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch combined mpg (122 mpg → 124 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$60,000
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$74,990
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
6
Top: Power Train
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Model S?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model S. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention
2025-01-07
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number…
Campaign 25V002000
Air Bags
2024-12-24
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Campaign 24V967000
Owner complaints
6 complaints. Top components:
- Power Train2
- Suspension2
- Steering1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2025 Tesla Model S Review: Is It Still the Best Electric Sedan?
Video by NamCar · Watch on YouTube
Photos
Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (122 mpg → 124 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- Combined MPG
- 122 mpg↑124 mpg
How much does a used 2025 Model S cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $60,000 in typical used asking against a $74,990 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $74,990
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $60,000
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$14,990 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Model S?
The 2025 Tesla Model S sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Tesla Model S continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that was produced by the American automaker Tesla from 2012 to 2026. The automaker's second vehicle, the Model S has been described as one of the most influential electric cars in the industry. Its various accolades include the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award in 2013. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 195.7 in, width 77.2 in, height 56.7 in, and wheelbase 116.5 in, with curb weight around 4969.2 lb.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- Wheelbase 116.5 in
- Curb weight about 4969.2 lb
- About 195.7 × 77.2 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 124 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 670 hp, 0–60 in 3.1 s, 124 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
670 hp
0–60
3.1 s
Combined MPG
124 mpg
EV range
405 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Dual-motor electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 195.7 in
- Width
- 77.2 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 116.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4969.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 124
- Electric range
- 405 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Long Range | Plaid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 1020 hp |
| 0–60 | 3.1 s | 2 s |
| Engine | Dual-motor electric | Tri-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 405 mi | 359 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 670 | — | 3.1s | — | AWD | |
| 1020 | — | 2s | — | AWD |