Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S is a highly efficient electric sedan with breathtaking power. It comes standard in dual-motor configuration with 663 hp and a range of 647 km. The Model S Plaid, meanwhile, is a tri-motor variant delivering a mind-boggling 1,006 hp and still good for 560 km of range. Other highlights include Tesla’s Autopilot hands-free driving system, which has proven to be a hit and a miss so far. Watch out for prices that keep changing over time.
Tesla Model S
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$97,990 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$1,880 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,844/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 663 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 331 hp (247 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 331 hp (247 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 407 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| 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 | 16.5 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 18.1 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 17.2 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 647 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Rear entertainment system | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/45R19 |
| Rear tires | P285/40R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,021 mm (198″) |
| Width | 1,987 mm (78″) |
| Height | 1,431 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm (117″) |
| Weight | 2,068 kg (4,559 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 798 l and 1,828 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 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) |