Elon's promise: Tesla's rapid acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in detail

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This article is all about the breathtaking acceleration of the Tesla-models. Tesla is known for its impressive performance and lightning-fast acceleration. Thanks to the immediately available maximum torque Tesla-vehicles can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h incredibly quickly. But how fast exactly? That depends on the model and year of manufacture. Factors such as weight, engine power and drive configuration play a decisive role.

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, has said it himself: "At Tesla, we don't make slow cars." This promise is reflected in the impressive acceleration values that Tesla-vehicles offer.

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h current Tesla new car

Tesla Model Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
Model 3 Standard RWD 6.1 sec.
Model 3 Long Range AWD 4.4 sec (3.9 sec with boost)
Model 3 Performance AWD 3.1 sec.
Model S Long Range 3.2 sec.
Model S Plaid 2.1 sec.
Model X Long Range 3.9 sec.
Model X Plaid 2.6 sec.
Model Y Standard RWD 6.9 sec.
Model Y Long Range AWD 5.0 sec. (4.4 sec. with boost)
Model Y Performance AWD 3.7 sec.
Roadster (2020) Announced: 2.1 sec (better)
Cybertruck AWD RWD 6.5 sec (0-60 mph)
Cybertruck AWD Dual 4.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Cybertruck Beast AWD Tri 2.6 sec (0-60 mph)

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h older Tesla models

Tesla Model Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
Model 3 Standard Range RWD (2019-2021) 5.6 sec.
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD (2019-2021) 5.6 sec.
Model 3 Mid Range RWD (2019) 5.5 sec.
Model 3 Long Range AWD (2019-2020) 4.6 sec.
Model 3 Long Range RWD (2019-2020) 5.3 sec.
Model 3 Performance AWD (2019-2020) 3.4 sec.
Model S Standard Range - Raven (2019-2021) 4.2 sec.
Model S Long Range - Raven (2019-2021) 3.8 sec.
Model S Performance - Raven (2019-2021) 2.5 sec.
Model X Long Range - Raven (2019-2021) 4.6 sec.
Model X Performance - Raven (2019-2021) 2.8 sec.

Why do electric cars accelerate so quickly?

Electric cars have some clear advantages over vehicles with combustion engines that enable them to accelerate remarkably fast:

Direct torque: Electric motors deliver their maximum torque immediately, resulting in rapid acceleration.

Efficient power transmission: Energy is transferred directly and efficiently to the wheels without a clutch or gearbox.

All-wheel drive: Many Teslamodels use all-wheel drive, which improves traction and optimizes acceleration.

Weight distribution: The battery arrangement in electric cars ensures optimal weight distribution and a low center of gravity, which improves stability and acceleration.

These technological advantages make Tesla-vehicles into real performance wonders on the road.

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