Tesla Model S

The Model S was the first production car of Tesla Motors. The sporty hatchback sedan has 5 seats plus two optional child seats. Tesla makes two different versions, each has a range of up to 500 kilometers. Battery charging time is about three hours.

Specifications

Overview
Name Model S
Also called Code name: WhiteStar
Production 2012–present
Model years 2013
Assembly United States: Fremont, California (Tesla Factory) Europe: Tilburg, The Netherlands (knock-down kits only)
Designer Franz von Holzhausen
Body and chassis
Class Full-size
Body style 5-door liftback
Layout Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motor 310 kW (416 bhp), 600 N·m (443 ft·lb), Three-phase AC induction motor
Transmission 1-speed fixed gear (9.73:1)
Battery 60 or 85 kW·h lithium ion[4]
Electric range
  • 85 kW·h
    265 mi (426 km)  (EPA)
    300 mi (480 km) (Tesla Motors)
    310 mi (500 km) (NEDC)
  • 60 kW·h
    208 mi (335 km) (EPA)
    230 mi (370 km) (Tesla Motors)
    233 mi (375 km) (NEDC)
Plug-in charging
  • 11 kW 85-265 V onboard charger for 1ϕ 40A or 3ϕ 16A [5] on IEC Type 2 inlet[6]
  • Optional “Twin Charger” for 22 kW for 1ϕ 80A or 3ϕ 32A[5]
  • Optional Supercharger for 100 kW DC offboard charging, adapters for domestic AC sockets (110-240V)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,959 mm (116.5 in)
Length 4,976 mm (195.9 in)
Width 1,963 mm (77.3 in)
Height 1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Curb weight 2,108 kg (4,647.3 lb)