Tesla Model S
After turning more than its fair share of heads with its Roadster, California-based Tesla is launching the Model S, a fully electric four-door sedan. Every Model S comes with the same engine that transmits power to the rear wheels thanks to a one-speed gearbox. The Performance model goes from 0-100 km/h in a mere 4.4 seconds and the driving range for the batteries is estimated at 480 kilometres.
Tesla Model S
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$64,500 |
Fees | N/A |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,214/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 380 hp @ 5,000 rpm (283 kW) |
Torque | 317 lb·ft @ 0 – 5,000 rpm (430 N·m) |
Transmission | Single-speed |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | 60.0 kWh |
Voltage | N/A |
Charging times |
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Cooling | Liquid |
Drivetrain structure | N/A |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Electric, Luxury sedan $50,000 - $100,000 |
Assembly | Fremont, CA, US |
Generation | 1 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | N/A |
Highway | N/A |
Combined | N/A |
Electric autonomy | 335 km |
CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Equipment | |
Infotainment | |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electronic variable assist |
Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc |
Rear brakes | Disc |
Front tires | P245/45R19 |
Rear tires | P245/45R19 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,976 mm (196″) |
Width | 2,187 mm (86″) |
Height | 1,435 mm (56″) |
Wheelbase | 2,959 mm (116″) |
Front track | 1,661 mm (65″) |
Rear track | 1,699 mm (67″) |
Weight | 1,900 kg (4,189 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 813 l |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 6.5 s (manufacturer) |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 175 km/h (109 mph) (manufacturer) |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | N/A |
Safety | N/A |
Interior | 8/10 |
Reliability | 4/10 |
Winter driving | 7/10 |
Comfort | 8/10 |
Average | 68%(view ratings) |