The Cheapest Trim Of Every Tesla Model In 2025

Tesla currently offers a collection of five different vehicles in its catalog for 2025, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck. These offerings cater to varying consumer types, with a common interest in electrification in mind. Tesla is currently the most popular electric car manufacturer in the North American new vehicle market, and by a very noteworthy margin. The Model 3 and Y duo manage to outsell their rivals by the tens of thousands every month. The Model S and X are much more expensive alternatives, resulting in a lower overall demand, but this full-size duo still manages to creep into the top 10 every month without fail. The Cybertruck has experienced a decline in demand as of the final quarter of 2024 and the first month of 2025, but its sales margins are still very impressive by full-size electric truck standards.

Tesla adopts an aggressive production strategy to ensure that it can offer its EVs at a very competitive price and meet the subsequent demand without many issues. Despite this, its EVs are still relatively expensive when compared to conventional ICE models. If budget is a priority for you, and you prefer opting for a vehicle's base trim when configuring, you may be a bit let down to learn that Tesla doesn't quite offer base trims or equipment groups. This forms part of its strategy to keep its configurator as simple and easy-to-understand as possible. It does offer an entry-level state of tune, sometimes featuring fewer motors and smaller batteries. These typically cater to consumers who want to enjoy a Tesla ownership experience with lower running costs. If this sounds like a product that may appeal to your specific daily automotive needs, then this is everything you need to know about all of Tesla's entry-level configurations across its catalog for 2025.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Tesla's websites and other authoritative sources, including the EPA, Consumer Reports, and J.D. Power. The models are listed based on their starting MSRPs, from cheapest to most expensive.

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TopSpeed's Best Electric Car Of The Year Is The Tesla Model 3

Thanks to important improvements in build quality, handling and comfort, all while maintaining the price low, the Tesla Model 3 reigns supreme.

Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Rear-Wheel-Drive

Starting MSRP: $43,490

Front three quarters shot of a black 2024 Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Rear-Wheel-Drive is the cheapest Tesla you can purchase today, with a $42,490 starting price, which excludes the $1,390 destination fee and $7,500 federal tax credit. This features the brand's single permanent-magnet-synchronous motor fitted to the rear axle, which produces 286 horsepower and 31 pound-feet. This gets you from 0-60 MPH in a claimed 4.9 seconds before you hit a limited 125 MPH top speed. Tesla applies its 79-kWh lithium-ion battery pack to the entire Model 3 range, with the rear-wheel-drive configuration being the most efficient of the lot, according to the EPA's estimates. Based on the department's testing, you can expect to cover 363 miles on a single charge and benefit from a 25 kWh per 100-mile energy consumption estimate on the combined cycle.

Tesla Model 3 Performance Specifications

Long Range	Dual Motor	Performance
Price	$42,490	$47,490	$54,990
Powertrain	Single Permanent-Magnet Motor	Dual Permanent-Magnet Motors	Dual Permanent-Magnet Motors
Transmission	Single-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	286 HP	394 HP	510 HP
Torque	310 LB-FT	377 LB-FT	546 LB-FT
Driveline	Rear-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Battery	79 kWh Net	79 kWh Net	79 kWh Net
Range	363 Miles	346 Miles	303 Miles
Fast Charging Time	25 Minutes	27 Minutes	27 Minutes
Energy Consumption	25 kWh/100 Miles	26 kWh/100 Miles	26 kWh/100 Miles
0-60 MPH	4.9 Seconds	4.2 Seconds	2.9 Seconds
Top Speed	125 MPH	125 MPH	163 MPH

All Tesla Model 3 configurations feature the same specification list, which includes a pair of heated and ventilated electrically adjustable front seats with memory functions, dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient lighting. Tesla upholsters the cabin in black sustainable leather, but you can get the black and white combination for $1,000.

The cabin also features a 15.4-inch touchscreen system that manages all the car's primary functions. It's packed with comfort, convenience, and entertainment software, including navigation, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, preconditioning, and more. The rear bench employs a new 8-inch screen, that rear patrons can use to manage some comfort and entertainment functions. Tesla connects the system to a 17-speaker audio system with two subwoofers and amplifiers. Tesla fits two wireless smartphone chargers beneath the infotainment screen.

Stealth Gray is the only standard color option. If you want Pearl-White or Deep Blue multi-coats, you'll have to pay $1,000. Solid Black costs $1,500, while Ultra Red and Quicksilver will increase the pricing by $2,000. 19-Inch Nova wheels cost $1,000. Tesla's Full-Self-Driving suite is an $8,000 option. You also have to pay extra for a home and mobile charger, which cost $420 and $275, respectively. Additional options include $35 console trays, $225 all-weather interior liners, and a $400 roof rack.

The Tesla Model 3's Popularity And Reception

The Tesla Model 3 is the most popular EV sedan competing in the new vehicle market, with the brand confirming a total of 189,903 individual units sold in 2024. Consumer Reports holds the midsize EV sedan in high regard, awarding it an 83/100 road test score and a 4/5 predicted owner satisfaction score. Unfortunately, the 42/100 predicted reliability rating reduces its overall score to 70/100. The same model gets an 80/100 score from J.D. Power, which includes a 74/100 quality and reliability score and an 82/100 driving experience mark.

Pros

Rapid acceleration times
Prompt braking characteristics
Sharp handling

Cons

Digital controls are distracting
Turn signal buttons are confusing
No Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Tesla Model Y Long-Range Rear-Wheel-Drive

Starting MSRP: $44,990

2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper Driving 02

The all-new Juniper update for the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Rear-Wheel-Drive starts at $44,990 before including the $7,500 tax credit and $1,390 destination fee. Like the aforementioned Model 3, it adopts a single rear motor mounted to the rear axle, but it produces an increased 295 horsepower and 310 pound-feet. This is enough to get it from 0-60 MPH in 6.5 seconds and hit a limited 135 MPH top speed. The EPA estimates that you'll get to cover 337 miles on a single charge from the 79 kWh lithium-ion battery and return a 27 kWh per 100 miles average energy consumption figure on the combined cycle.

Performance Specifications

Model Y	Long Range	Performance
Price	$44,990	$47,990	$51,490
Powertrain	Single Permanent-Magnet Motor	Dual Permanent-Magnet Motors	Dual Permanent-Magnet Motors
Transmission	Single-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	295 HP	384 HP	456 HP
Torque	310 LB-FT	376 LB-FT	497 LB-FT
Driveline	Rear-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Battery	79 kWh Net	79 kWh Net	79 kWh Net
Range	337 Miles	311 Miles	277 Miles
Fast Charging Time	25 Minutes	27 Minutes	27 Minutes
Energy Consumption	27 kWh/100 Miles	29 kWh/100 Miles	32 kWh/100 Miles
0-60 MPH	6.5 Seconds	4.8 Seconds	3.5 Seconds
Top Speed	135 MPH	135 MPH	155 MPH

Key features that you'll find inside the new Model Y include electrically adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats, s well as heating for the rear bench together with an electronic two-way folding function. The front-row benefits from a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while rear bench users have access to the secondary 8.0-inch system. The system connects to a 15-speaker audio configuration with one subwoofer. The Model Y shares the same optional extras and pricing with the aforementioned Model 3 range. However, you also have access to 3,500 pounds worth of towing if you specify the $1,000 tow hitch.

The Tesla Model Y's Popularity And Reception

The Tesla Model Y is the undisputed king of the EV sales racein the U.S., with the brand having sold 372,613 individual copies throughout 2025. The current-generation Tesla Model Y fairs similarly to the Model 3, as they are essentially mechanical twins. It earns a 73/100 overall score from Consumer Reports, which includes 88/100 for the road test, 41/100 for predicted reliability, and 4/5 for owner satisfaction. J.D. Power issues the same model with a 76/100 overall score, which includes 69/100 for quality and reliability and 81/100 for the driving experience.

Pros

Sharp handling
Rapid acceleration
Prompt braking

Cons

Stiff ride
Fussy digital controls
No Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive

Starting MSRP: $79,990

2024 Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series AWD (6)

2024 Tesla Cybertruck

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Expert Opinion: The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is the first model year of production, bringing the long-awaited all-electric pickup truck to life. This unique truck is ideal for anyone looking to shake things up a bit and step outside the bounds of what a regular electric truck looks and feels like with its stainless-steel exterior, high towing capacity, off-road prowess, and lightning-quick acceleration while in Beast Mode. The biggest question is its safety, with both the NHTSA and IIHS declining to test the truck this year.

Make Tesla

Model Cybertruck

Segment Pickup Truck

Engine EV

Transmission Automatic

Horsepower 600 HP

Torque 521 lb.-ft.

Driveline All-Wheel Drive

Range 340 miles

Starting Price (MSRP) $79,990

Towing Capacity 11,000 lbs.

Payload Capacity 2500 lbs.

0-60 MPH 2.6 - 4.1 seconds

Top Speed 130 MPH

Tesla entry-level offering for the Cybertruck is currently the All-Wheel-Drive model, which starts at $79,990. This configuration produces a combined 600 horsepower, resulting in a 4.1-second 0-60 MPH time and 112 MPH top speed limit. The EPA hasn't conducted testing on this EV truck, but Tesla claims that you can expect the 122.4 kWh battery pack to cary you for 235 miles before needing a recharge. All Tesla Cybertruck trims are fitted with an 18.5-inch touchscreen system in the front and a smaller but equally impressive 9.4-inch display on the rear bench. Both screens adopt a brand-new interface that could be rolled out into the rest of the brand's EV range.

One of the more intriguing features of the cabin is the hospital-grade HEPA filter. This filtrates 99.7 percent of harmful airborne particles, which is a handy inclusion if you plan on frequenting dusty work sites. Complementing this is an impressive 15-speaker premium audio system, including two subwoofers.

The Tesla Cybertruck's Popularity And Reception

Tesla sold an impressive 38,965 examples of the Cybertruck throughout 2024, which includes the 12,991 individual units it moved in Q4. The controversial truck holds a 3.0 percent market share.

Pros

Eye-catching design
Amazing powertrain performance
Fast charging speeds

Cons

Lacks crumple zones
Noteworthy quality concerns
Still no base-level model

Tesla Model S All-Wheel Drive

Starting MSRP: $79,990

2023 Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S All-Wheel-Drive may be an entry-level model, but it remains a luxury full-size EV sedan, with a $79,990 starting price that reflects this status. Due to its premium nature, it doesn't benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit, and you have to factor in an additional $1,390 for the destination fee. This model features a front and rear permanent-magnet-synchronous motor configuration that produces a combined 670 horsepower and 755 pound-feet. This covers a 0-60 MPH acceleration sprint in 3.1 seconds before hitting its limited 130 MPH top speed. The EPA estimates that its 99.3 kWh battery pack affords it 348 miles of range on a single charge, together with a 32 kWh per 100 miles average energy consumption figure.

Tesla Model S Performance Specifications

Model S	Model S Plaid
Price	$79,990	$99,990
Powertrain	Dual Permanent-Magnet Motors	Dual Permanent-Magnet And Rear AC Induction Motors
Horsepower	670 HP	1,020 HP
Torque	755 LB-FT	1,050 LB-FT
Transmission	Single-Speed automatic	Single-Speed automatic
Battery	99.3 kWh Net	98 kWh Net
Range	348 Miles	312 Miles
Fuel Economy	32 kWh/100 Miles	36 kWh/100 Miles
0-60 MPH	3.1 Seconds	1.99 Seconds
Top Speed	130 MPH	200 MPH

The Tesla Model S maintains its minimalist interior design with a primary focus on high-tech digital displays positioned at the front and rear. The star of the cabin is the immersive 17-inch central touchscreen display, which benefits from an impressive teraflops of processing power, which is enough to challenge some of the best gaming systems. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9.4-inch screen for the rear bench supplement this. The Tesla Model S range also enjoys a premium 22-speaker 960-Watt audio system.

All seats are upholstered with premium and sustainable leather. Tesla includes heating, ventilation, and 12-way electric adjustment with memory functions for the front seats. Upholstery shade options consist of Black as standard, but you can upgrade to Black and White or Cream with Walnut decor for $2,000. Additional standard features include tri-zone climate control, and a wireless smartphone charger.

The Tesla Model S's Popularity And Reception

According to the brand's quarterly sales results, the Model S is the least popular option in its catalog, despite it selling an impressive 12,426 individual units throughout 2024. Consumer Reports hands the 2025 Model S range a 67/100 overall score, which consists of an 86/100 road test, 35/100 predicted reliability, and 4/5 ownership experience scores. J.D. Power hands the same model a 73/100 combined score, consisting of a 73/100 quality and reliability and 89/100 driving experience score.

Pros

Acceleration
Braking
Well-insulated cabin

Cons

Optional yoke wheel feels too awkward
Fussy digital controls
No Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Gray Tesla Model X front-quarter

Tesla Model X Price, Configurations, And What You Get For The Money

The Tesla Model X was the first three-row production electric SUV to hit the market, and here's what you get with it in 2024.

Tesla Model X All-Wheel Drive

Starting MSRP: $84,990

2023 Tesla Model X Exterior

The Tesla Model X is essentially a full-size SUV alternative to the Model S, resulting in its similar $84,990 starting price strategy. Like the all-wheel-drive Model S, it features a pair of electric motors that generate a combined 670 horsepower and 755 pound-feet which gets you from 0-60 MPH in 3.8 seconds with a 149 MPH limited top speed. The EPA estimates that the 98 kWh battery pack holds enough charge for you to cover 335 miles and that you will enjoy a 34 kWh per 100 mile combined energy consumption estimate.

2025 Tesla Model X Performance Specifications

Model X	Model X Plaid
Price	$84,990	$99,990
Powertrain	Dual Permanent-Magnet Motors	Dual Permanent-Magnet And Rear AC Induction Motors
Horsepower	670 HP	1,020 HP
Torque	755 LB-FT	752 LB-FT
Transmission	Single-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Automatic
Battery	98 kWh Net	98 kWh Net
Range	335 Miles	314 Miles
Fuel Economy	34 kWh/100 Miles	36 kWh/100 Miles
0-60 MPH	3.8 Seconds	2.5 Seconds (rollout)
Top Speed	149 MPH	149 MPH

The Model X's strongest suit is its interior packaging and standard comfort, convenience, and entertainment fitments. As standard, all models feature a pair of heated, ventilated, and electrically adjustable front seats, tri-zone climate control, and your choice between a heated multifunction steering wheel. The Model X's strongest suit is that you can have it as a conventional five-seater as standard, but upgrade to a seven-seater configuration for $3,500 or a six-seater with middle-row captain's chairs for $6,500.

Tesla upholsters the Model X cabin in All Black with Ebony trimmings as standard, but you can upgrade to Black and White or Cream leather with Walnut decor for $2,000. The yoke-wheel option is $1,000. The Tesla Model X also features the largest panoramic roof currently available in the new car market. It's one of very few in its segment that is standard fitment.

The Model X's cabin highlight is undoubtedly the 17-inch touchscreen infotainment system, boasting 10 teraflops of processing power. This system covers almost all the vehicle's functions, and comes equipped with navigation, but it is void of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Tesla connects this system to a 960-Watt 22-speaker audio system.

Additional technological features include two wireless smartphone chargers, a selection of USB-C charging ports, and a rear 9.4-inch screen, with limited functionality.

The Tesla Model X's Popularity And Reception

The Model X's SUV body style results in an increased demand, with Tesla confirming 19,885 units sold throughout 2024. Consumer Reports hands the 2025 Model X range a surprisingly poor 53/100 overall score, which consists of a 74/100 road test, 24/100 predicted reliability, and 3/5 ownership experience scores. J.D. Power hands the same model a more preferable 79/100 combined score, consisting of a 71/100 quality and reliability and 91/100 driving experience score.