Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 410 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Tesla Model S $96,495 vs $86,630
Faster charging Tesla Model S 50 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 2.7 vs 6.6
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tie
410 mi each
Value winner
Tesla Model S
$211/mi vs $235/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Sierra EV | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $96,495 | $86,630 |
| Range | 410 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Truck | Sedan |
| DC max | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 72.9 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 235 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 155 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model S looks better ($211/mi vs $235/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 2.7).
GMC Sierra EV2.7 Tesla Model S6.6 350 kW50 min 250 kW31 min
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