Look At The Top 10 Fastest Tesla Cars

Tesla disrupted the entire automotive industry by introducing EVs that were fun, fast, and mile-munching machines. Electric vehicles have existed alongside traditional I.C.E. vehicles for a few decades. However, EVs were not able to penetrate the market and write a successful story until Tesla entered the market. 

10. 2013 Tesla Model S Performance

Here we start our race silently with the fastest Tesla sedan, the Model S. The 2013 Tesla Model S Performance is last on the list of the fastest Teslas ever. It does a 0-60 sprint in 4.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 130 mph.

Being a performance trim, this Model S was equipped with a larger 85 KWh battery pack as compared to the 60 KWh battery pack in the standard model. The 2013 Tesla Model S Performance was priced at $92,390, and its range was limited to 265 miles per charge.

It is powered by a liquid-cooled, AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor, producing 416 HP and 443 lb-ft of torque. Even a capable competitor like the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid couldn’t beat Tesla's 0–60 MPH time.

The 2013 Tesla Model S Performance could reach a decent top speed of 130 mph, but the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid could easily reach 168 mph, courtesy of its powerful hybrid powertrain.

9. 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Next comes one of the best-selling electric cars in America. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range with AWD drivetrain was capable of doing a 0–60 mph sprint in just 4.0 seconds while reaching a top speed of 140 mph. The 2018 Tesla Model 3 also came in mid-range and performance trims.

The 2018 Model 3 Long Range was priced at $50,200 and had a range of 310 miles on a single charge.

The Long Range trim was equipped with dual-electric motors producing 271 HP and 307 lb-ft of torque. Being an electric vehicle with dual motors, AWD was standard, along with a single-speed transmission.

With two electric motors and AWD as standard, some competitors, like the Nissan Leaf and BMW i3, were much cheaper but couldn't offer the same level of performance.

8. 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport 

We cannot miss the iconic Tesla Roadster--the extremely fast machine with nerve-wracking performance. The 2010 Tesla Roadster was available in two trims: Roadster and Roadster Sport. The 2010 Roadster Sport was probably Tesla's fastest car in its first decade. The 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport offered the same horsepower as the standard Roadster but with 22 lb-ft more torque, making it reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.7 seconds while reaching a top speed of 125 mph.

It is equipped with an air-cooled induction motor producing 288 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque. As usual, a single-speed transmission was standard, offering quick and linear acceleration. The 2010 Tesla Roadster's top speed is 125 mph.

Only 2,500 examples were made by Tesla. However, the higher performance came at a premium price tag of $128,500.The upcoming Tesla Roadster with sub 2 second 60 mph time is bound to serve as its spiritual successor very soon

7. 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance

It's time for one of the fastest SUVs in the world. We are talking about the Model Y. The 2020 Tesla Model Y was available in two trim levels: long-range and performance. The 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance offers 72 HP more than the Long Range trim and did a 0–60 mph sprint in just 3.6 seconds while reaching a top speed of 155 mph.

The Model Y Performance was surely one of the fastest Teslas in the world. The starting price of the 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance was $61,190, excluding destination and handling charges.

The Performance trim was equipped with dual-electric motors offering a combined output of 456 HP and 497 lb-ft of torque, along with AWD as standard via its single-speed transmission.

The capable Model Y Performance competed with the Jaguar I-Pace while being considerably cheaper than it. Its highlights included a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment display and a spacious passenger and cargo area.

6.2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance

This is the time to revisit the Model 3 for its Performance version. The 2022 Tesla Model 3 is available in Standard Range Plus, Long Range, and Performance trims. The bread-and-butter model for Tesla is a capable performer, offering a 0–60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds (0.1 seconds faster than the above Tesla model) and a top speed of 162 mph in its Performance avatar, making it as fast as a GT3 race car.

The starting price of the 2022 Model 3 Performance is $64,440.

The Model 3 Performance is equipped with dual-electric motors making 450 HP and 471 lb-ft of torque. With a single-speed transmission, AWD is offered as standard.

The Model 3 Performance completely blows away its competition, like the Kia Niro EV and Nissan Leaf.

5.2021 Tesla Model S Dual Motor

For a couple of years, the Model S sedan has seen outstanding improvements in driving dynamics and, of course, price. The 2021 Tesla Model S was a pretty fast Tesla car, even in its base version. The 2021 Tesla Model S set a new benchmark for the performance luxury segment, doing a 0–60 mph sprint in just 3.1 seconds and reaching a top speed of 155 mph. It was equipped with a 100-KWh battery pack.

The 2021 Tesla Model S Dual Motor had a starting price of $79,990.

With dual-electric motors, the Model S offered a mighty output of 670 HP and 723 lb-ft of torque via its single-speed transmission, and AWD was standard.

Many competitors, like the Audi e-tron and Porsche Taycan, were blown away by the Model S’s extraordinary performance.

4.2015 Tesla Model S P90D

From here, we enter the world of extraordinarily fast speeds and acceleration. The adjective "ludicrous" defines the actual character of this car. The 2015 Tesla Model S P90D was an extraordinary car and the fastest Tesla of its time. The 2015 Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous was incredibly fast, offering a 0-60 mph sprint time of just 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. The Ludicrous update made it the fastest four-door sedan of its time.

It was powered by an improved dual-electric motor setup for its time, producing 691 HP and 713 lb-ft of torque, and power was sent to all four wheels via its single-speed transmission.

It put many supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador and Nissan GT-R to shame, with a much lower price tag of $115,700 as compared to uber-expensive supercars.

3. 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid 

When ludicrous models of Tesla went to extinction, the "Plaid" redefined the standards of monumental momentum and superfast acceleration for several sports cars and even hypercars. The 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid is an example of superior performance in its segment. The 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid is capable of doing a 0–60 mph sprint in just 2.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 200 mph.

The starting price of the 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid is $140,440.

Being powered by three electric motors, the combined output stands at 1020 horsepower, putting it in supercar performance territory. Its competitors like the Audi e-tron Sportback and Jaguar I-Pace HSE might be less expensive, but they can't match the sheer performance of the Model X.

2. 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid 

The idea of the Model S Plaid was introduced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who aimed to create an electric sedan capable of supercar-level performance. The "Plaid" designation is a nod to the movie "Spaceballs" and signifies a step beyond "Ludicrous Mode," which was already known for its incredible acceleration.

Here is a video to show the Tesla Model S Plaid:

Currently, this is the fastest Tesla model running on the streets. As the name suggests, the 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid is also a tri-motor model, created for utmost performance.

With a claimed top speed of 200 mph and a 0–60 mph time of 1.99 seconds, the Tesla Model S Plaid is the fastest electric car at this price point. The starting price of $137,440 is acceptable, considering the superior performance on offer.

The Model S's tri-motor setup delivers a combined output of 1,020 HP, and AWD is standard. Even the all-electric Porsche Taycan 4S is no match for the Model S Plaid.

However, it is much cheaper and offers a better handling and driving experience.

1. 2023 Tesla Roadster

And here comes the fastest Tesla car ever made, the Roadster. Estimated to be launched as a worthy successor to the 2010 Tesla Roadster, the 2023 model will offer rib-tickling performance. As per the report, the 2023 Tesla Roadster will be the fastest Tesla ever made.

Here is a video of the Tesla Roadster:

The Tesla Roadster is a car designed for exceptional speed and long-range capabilities, setting a benchmark in electric vehicle performance.

With a claimed top speed of 250+ mph and a 0-60 mph time of just 1.90 seconds, most supercars in the world can’t compete with this beast. It will be available in Base and Founder's Edition trims (limited to 1,000 units).

Elon Musk claimed that the Tesla Roadster would offer superior handling and a four-passenger coupe experience like none other. Some preliminary specs, like a range of 620 miles and wheel torque of 10,000 Nm, are unmatched for a performance car like it.

With a starting price of $200,000 for the base trim and $250,000 for the limited edition trim, it is super expensive, and we expect it to offer the claimed performance figures along with a 200 kWh battery pack.