If you like the wide selection of EVs we have today, you owe a big thanks to the Tesla Model S. There were other electric cars before it, but the Model S was the first to deliver internal-combustion-car-rivaling range and performance in a reasonably attractive and luxurious package. That was more than 10 years ago, and while the basic structure and design of the Model S carry over through today, Tesla's flagship has had numerous updates over the years to help keep it fresh and competitive.

The Model S is a midsize luxury sedan with a hatchback-like rear liftgate, which grants it surprisingly good cargo capacity. Two trim levels are available: the base Model S and the high-performance Model S Plaid. The latter produces an incredible 1,020 hp combined from its three electric motors, which enabled it to hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.3 seconds in our testing. The non-Plaid version is less of a land-based rocket, but not much less: It produces a healthy 670 hp from its two electric motors.

Though the Model S is a contender in the luxury EV space, it faces stiff competition both from fellow startups and legacy automakers. Some of its closest rivals include the Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT and BMW i7. Check out our Expert Rating below to find out how the Model S compares against its contemporaries when it comes to performance, interior quality, comfort, range and efficiency, value and more.

Electric range is impressive
Wicked quick acceleration across the board
Liftback design affords abundant cargo space
Access to Tesla's extensive Supercharger network