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2022 Tesla Model S updates leaked
Tesla's flagship car looks set to receive additional updates following a substantial refresh last year.
4 Years Ago
About the Tesla Model S
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Tesla Model S is a Medium Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $132,718 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Long Range variant and topping out at $152,218 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2020.
The Tesla Model S is only available with an electric motor that produces 413kW and 775Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Model S is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
183.15 - 253.58 kW/t
72.61 kW/t
253.58 kW/t
Boot Space
804 litres
442 litres
804 litres
Price
$132,718 - $152,218
$55,900
$160,900
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,694 - 2,720 kg
1,950 kg
2,720 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
160 mm
104 mm
173 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
100 kWh
1.5 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
16.5 kW
16.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
200 kW
200 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
704 - 722 km
704 km
722 km
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2021 Tesla Model S Price
Long Range
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $132,718 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $152,218 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Tesla Model S Specs
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2021 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy
| Tesla Model S | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
2021 Tesla Model S Warranty
What is the warranty on a Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S offers a 4 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Tesla Model S FAQs
The cheapest Tesla Model S is the Long Range that starts from $132,718.
The most expensive Tesla Model S is the Performance that starts from $152,218.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model S is null kg offered by the following variants: Long Range and Performance.
The largest Tesla Model S is the Long Range which measures 1964mm wide, 4978mm in length and sits 1445mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model S is the Performance which has 585kW of power from its null engine.
The Tesla Model S is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Tesla Model S is the Performance which weighs 2720 kg (kerb weight).
The Tesla Model S uses Electric.