Tesla Model S alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Tesla Model S, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

Tesla Model S

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Tesla Model S and are good next research steps.

from £40,300
Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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Quick data check: BYD Seal

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
from £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
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Quick data check: BYD Han

  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
  • substantially cheaper
from £50,500
E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
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Quick data check: Mercedes E Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
from £41,900
Enyaq

Skoda Enyaq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 538 - 587 km
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Quick data check: Skoda Enyaq

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
from £34,600
ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
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Quick data check: VW ID.4

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter
from £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
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Quick data check: Tesla Model 3

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Tesla Model S head-to-head against similar models.

BYD Seal
Tesla Model S
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BYD Han
Tesla Model S
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Mercedes E Class
Tesla Model S
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Skoda Enyaq
Tesla Model S
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VW ID.4
Tesla Model S
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Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model S
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