Tesla Model S
While we all wait for the Model X and Model III, the Model S continues to be Tesla's sole product. Under its attractive body, the Model S hides a 100% electric drivetrain. Several versions are available, from the 329-horsepower 70D to the 691-horsepower P85F. When there’s a “D” in the name, it indicates that there are two engines, one for the front wheels and the other for the rear wheels. This makes for all-wheel drive, of course. The other versions are almost equally fantastic.
Tesla Model S
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$87,300 |
Fees | CA$1,300 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,643/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 315 hp (235 kW) |
Torque | 325 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (441 N·m) |
Transmission | Single-speed |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | 70.0 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 | 377 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 | 4,970 mm (196″) |
Width | 2,187 mm (86″) |
Height | 1,445 mm (57″) |
Wheelbase | 2,960 mm (117″) |
Front track | 1,662 mm (65″) |
Rear track | 1,700 mm (67″) |
Weight | 2,112 kg (4,656 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 745 l |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 5.8 s (manufacturer) |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 225 km/h (140 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 | |
Fuel economy | 9/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Safety | 10/10 |
Infotainment | 9/10 |
Driving | 8/10 |
Overall | 9/10 |
Average | 89%(view ratings) |