Tesla Model S
The Model S is a large electric sedan and Tesla’s flagship with a maximum range of more than 650 km. It has a 100kWh battery. In base trim, the powertrain features a pair of electric motors, while the top-line Model S Plaid adds a third one for a total of 1,020 horsepower and 0-100 km/h sprints in a ludicrous 2.1 seconds. So-called “Full Self-Driving Capability” is available with the Model S.
Tesla Model S
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$148,990 |
| Fees | CA$1,880 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,804/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 1,020 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 275 hp (205 kW) |
| Torque | 310 lb·ft (420 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 503 hp (375 kW) |
| Torque | 531 lb·ft (720 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 275 hp (205 kW) |
| Torque | 310 lb·ft (420 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 100.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 350 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Electric, Full-size luxury sedan |
| Assembly | Fremont, CA, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 637 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Phone application | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Rear entertainment system | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (41′) |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, 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 | 2,189 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 | 2,162 kg (4,766 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 793 l and 1,645 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 322 km/h (200 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 years/240,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |