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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$85,900 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,617/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 306 hp (228 kW) |
| Torque | 415 lb·ft @ 1 – 7,000 rpm (563 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 85.0 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 | 426 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, pneumatic, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P245/35R21 |
| Rear tires | P245/35R21 |
| 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 | 4.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 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) |