Tesla Model S | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Tesla Motors |
Also called | Code name: WhiteStar |
Production | 2012–present |
Model years | 2012–present |
Assembly | United States: Fremont, California (Tesla Factory) Europe: Tilburg, The Netherlands (all parts) |
Designer | Franz von Holzhausen |
Body and chassis | |
Class |
Full-size luxury (USA) Sports car (S) (EU) |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout |
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Related | Tesla Model X |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Front and rear motor combined output up to 762 bhp (568 kW), 687 ft·lb (931 N·m), 3-phase AC induction motor |
Transmission | 1-speed fixed gear (9.73:1) |
Battery | 60, 70, 75, 85, 90 or 100 kWh lithium ion |
Electric range | |
Plug-in charging |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,960 mm (116.5 in) |
Length | 4,976 mm (195.9 in) |
Width | 1,964 mm (77.3 in) |
Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
Curb weight |
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Speed-dependent ranges of various Model S | |
Speed-dependent ranges, Roadster & Model S |
NHTSA Frontal crash test on YouTube | |
NHTSA Side crash test on YouTube | |
NHTSA Pole crash test on YouTube | |
EuroNCAP crash test on YouTube | |
Tesla EV Safety Training for rescuers on YouTube |
The Tesla Model S is a full-sized all-electric five-door, luxury liftback, produced by Tesla Motors, and introduced in June 2012. It scored a perfect 5.0 NHTSA automobile safety rating, as well as being the "third fastest accelerating production car ever produced," and the fastest accelerating car in production as of December 2016[update]. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2012 Model S Performance model equipped with an 85 kWh (310 MJ) battery pack is 265 miles (426 km), higher than any other electric car at the time. EPA rated its energy consumption at 237.5 watt-hours per kilometer (38 kWh/100 mi or 24 kWh/100 km) for a combined fuel economy of 89 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.64 L/100 km or 107 mpg-imp).
In 2016, Tesla updated the design of the Model S to closely match that of the Model X. As of January 2017[update], the following versions are available: 60, 60D, 75, 75D, 90D and P100D. Owners of the earlier 70 and 70D Model S have the option to unlock the 75 kWh capacity via a software update, adding up to 19 miles (31 km) per charge. The 60 and 60D Model S, reintroduced in June 2016, have a US$9,000 option to unlock the full 75 kWh capacity via a software update any time after purchase. In August 2016, Tesla introduced the P100D as the new top-level model. The P100D model has a 100kWh battery, a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 2.5 seconds and over 300 miles (485 km) of EPA rated range.