Tesla Model S
Although the Tesla Model S was launched in 2012, its technical specifications and performance remain impressive. For 2026, Tesla's large sedan receives some comestic updates and recalibrated suspension settings. However, the powertrains remain unchanged. The base Model S continues to deliver 658 horsepower and offer a range of 660 km. The Model S Plaid, meanwhile, boasts 1,006 horsepower and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds.
Tesla Model S
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$114,990 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,500 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,164/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 658 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 326 hp (243 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 333 hp (248 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 98.0 kWh |
| 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 | 15.9 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 18.0 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 16.9 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 660 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 709 l and 1,739 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |