The main thing to know about a 2025 Tesla Model S is what it is not: it is not the June 2025 updated car. Tesla's mid-2025 refresh, with a front bumper camera and new lighting, is filed as a 2026 model by Edmunds. A true 2025 is the last of the original refreshed cars, and it holds the longest EPA rating any Model S got: 410 miles.
A 2025 badge and a 2025 build are not the same thing
Sellers sometimes call any car built in 2025 a "2025". Cars built after the June 2025 update are the newer version, which Edmunds and most listings file as 2026 models. Before you compare listings, check the model year on the registration or window sticker, and look at the front bumper for the camera.
Tesla announced no drivetrain change, and both have the HW4 computer, the heat pump, the 48 A onboard charger and the 250 kW Supercharging peak. The update added features you see and hear: adaptive driving beams, dynamic ambient lighting, a quieter cabin through revised suspension bushings, new wheel designs, and Frost Blue paint. The Plaid also got a new front fascia and rear diffuser. Tesla raised prices by $5,000 at the same time.
For a buyer who mostly commutes and charges at home, the 2025 at a lower price is the more sensible car. For someone who wants the newest camera set and lighting, the 2026 Model S is worth the premium.
410 miles: how the 2025 got there
| Trim | EPA range | Efficiency | Home AC max | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S (Dual Motor AWD) | 410 mi | 124 MPGe | 11.5 kW | $79,990 |
| Plaid (19 in wheels) | 348 mi | 104 MPGe | 11.5 kW | $94,990 |
| Plaid (21 in wheels) | 312 mi | 93 MPGe | 11.5 kW | $94,990 |
Edmunds says the 2025 carried over unchanged from 2024, yet the EPA listing rose from 402 to 410 miles and from 122 to 124 MPGe. Treat that as a listing change rather than a hardware change. In energy terms it works out to about 27.2 kWh per 100 miles.
The Plaid figures moved the other way: 348 miles on 19 in wheels and 312 on 21s in the EPA data we use (Edmunds lists 322 for the 21s; the sources disagree). If you are shopping for a Plaid and range matters, the 19 in car is the one to find.
The two recalls, both worth confirming
- 24V967000December 24, 2024Air bags, frontal, driver side, cushionService visit
Driver air bag could tear during deployment - 25V002000January 7, 2025Back over prevention, softwareSoftware update
Computer circuit board could short, causing loss of the rearview camera image
Source: NHTSA recalls API. A recall only applies if your VIN is listed.
- 24V967000: the driver air bag could tear when it deploys. This covers 2021 to 2025 Model S and X, and the remedy is a replacement air bag at a service center. Ask for the visit record.
- 25V002000: a computer circuit board could short, and the backup camera image would be lost. Tesla sent software, and replaced the computer where it found a failure or signs of stress. If the seller mentions the camera ever went black, ask whether the computer was swapped.
There is no NHTSA crash rating for the 2025 Model S. Complaints filed with NHTSA are very few:
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Model S. Most frequent areas (approximate order): power train; suspension; steering; wheels; visibility/wiper. Source: NHTSA complaints database.
A low count partly reflects the car's age and low sales volume, so do not read it as a reliability score.
Home charging and running cost
The onboard charger is the same 48 A (11.5 kW) unit as every refresh car. Tesla quotes about 41 miles of range per hour for the Model S on a Wall Connector with a 60 A breaker.
| How you charge | Speed |
|---|---|
| Wall Connector at 48 A (11.5 kW, 60 A breaker) | up to 41 mi of range per hour |
| NEMA 14-50 outlet, Mobile Connector at 32 A | about 27 mi per hour |
| Regular 120 V outlet | 2 to 3 mi per hour |
| Empty to full, largest pack (about 95 kWh) | about 9 hours at 11.5 kW |
Rates scale Tesla's published Wall Connector table for this model; older cars and cold batteries charge slower. Times are estimates.
A worked example for the 410-mile car: a commuter covering 45 miles a day uses about 45 x 0.272 = 12.2 kWh. At the July 2026 US average of 18.31 cents/kWh that is about $2.24 a day, or roughly $67 a month over 30 days. On a 60 A circuit that energy goes back in about 1.1 hours.
If you are setting up charging for the first time, these help:
- Tesla Wall Connector amperage settings and which breaker gives which speed
- Wall Connector vs Universal Wall Connector if a second, non-Tesla EV shares the garage
- the cost to install a Tesla home charger, which Tesla puts at $750 to $1,500 before the $585 Wall Connector (as of October 2026)
Tesla stopped putting a Mobile Connector in the box in 2022 and we found no sign it came back for the Model S, so assume a 2025 has none unless the seller can show it.
Road trips: what Supercharging gives you
Peak Supercharging is 250 kW on V3 and V4 stalls. Tesla's V4 cabinets do not raise that for the Model S; the higher 325 kW figure applies only to the Cybertruck. Tesla does not publish official 10 to 80% times per model, so be wary of listings that quote one as a spec.
Off the Tesla network, the included J1772 adapter works at Level 2 public chargers. For CCS1 fast chargers you need Tesla's CCS Combo 1 adapter, which was $300 and out of stock as of October 2026; our guide to using a CCS adapter on a Tesla covers which networks are converting to NACS plugs.
Who a 2025 suits
It suits buyers who want maximum range, current HW4 hardware and very few open recalls, and who do not care about the bumper camera or adaptive beams. It costs more than a 2024 Model S with nearly identical hardware, so compare the two on mileage and price before deciding. See our Model S year comparison for every year in one table.
2025 Model S: questions before you buy
What is the range of a 2025 Tesla Model S?
The dual-motor 2025 Model S is EPA-rated at 410 miles and 124 MPGe, the highest rating any Model S received. The Plaid is rated 348 miles on 19 in wheels. On 21 in wheels the EPA data we use gives 312 miles, while Edmunds lists 322, so expect roughly 310 to 320 depending on the source.
Does the 2025 Model S have a front bumper camera?
No. The front bumper camera arrived with the June 2025 update, along with adaptive driving beams, dynamic ambient lighting and Frost Blue paint. A 2025 model-year car has the earlier camera set, with no radar and no ultrasonic sensors, so it relies on the existing cameras for Park Assist.
What is the difference between the 2025 and 2026 Model S?
The 2026 label covers cars from the June 2025 update. They add a front bumper camera, adaptive driving beams, new wheel designs, revised suspension bushings, a quieter cabin and, on the Plaid, a new front fascia and rear diffuser. The Plaid's 19 in range rose to 368 miles. Prices went up $5,000. Tesla announced no drivetrain changes, and the 48 A onboard charger is the same.
How many recalls does the 2025 Model S have?
Two as of October 2026. Recall 24V967000 covers a driver air bag that could tear on deployment and needs a service visit for a new air bag. Recall 25V002000 covers a computer circuit board that could short and stop the rearview camera; it was handled with software plus a computer swap where needed.
How much was a 2025 Model S new?
After Tesla's December 2024 price rise, the dual motor listed at $79,990 and the Plaid at $94,990 in the US. Those prices applied until the June 2025 update cars arrived at $84,990 and $99,990. Used prices now depend more on mileage and condition than on the original sticker.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls API, 2025 Tesla Model S, api.nhtsa.gov
- Edmunds: 2025 Tesla Model S, edmunds.com
- Motor1: Tesla finally updated the Model S and Model X, motor1.com
- mpgbuddy (EPA data): 2025 Model S, mpgbuddy.com
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