The 2022 Tesla Model S is essentially the same electric car as the previous year. However, unlike a traditional automaker, Tesla doesn't actually use normal model years and instead makes EV pricing and specs changes multiple times over the course of a given year.
Currently, the Dual Motor with All-Wheel Drive is the "cheapest" trim with an MSRP of $100,690 including destination. A new steering yoke made headlines earlier this year with a video-game-like experience behind the "wheel," with some sacrifices in terms of ease-of-use.
Add-ons like Full Self-Driving Capability are available for an extra $10,000, getting drivers advanced driver assistance features like Autopark, Summon, Auto Lane Change, and more. Tesla also claims Autosteer is coming for city streets, but there's no ETA at the moment.
In terms of range, the Model S is capable of 375 to 405 miles, while the higher-end Plaid trim offers 348- to 396 miles. The key difference lies in a tri-motor drivetrain in the Plaid capable of speeds up to 200 mph and 0-60 acceleration of just 1.99s (vs. 3.1s in the regular Model S).
The 2022 Tesla Model S is on sale and available to order. Since Tesla doesn't utilize a regular dealer network, interested buyers will need to place an order on the company's website. Due in part to a chip shortage, the EV maker is quoting waits for deliveries well into 2022.
Pictured: 2022 Tesla Model S
