Model year guide

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined101 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid efficiency & running costs

Combined101 MPGe
City102 MPGe
Highway99 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$750
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range348 mi
Charge time (240V)15 hours
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume26 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,750
Energy only$3,750
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Tesla Model S Plaid

The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that the American automaker Tesla produced 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.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid vehicles on record

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Other Tesla Model S Plaid model years

2024 2022

2021 Tesla Model S Plaid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid get?

The 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 101 MPGe combined (102 city / 99 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.