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    2016 Tesla Model S

    New from

    $108,382 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year, 80,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Tesla Model S

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Tesla Model S is a Medium Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $108,382 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $241,762 for the D Performance.

    There are 2 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2016.

    The Tesla Model S is only available with an electric motor that produces 311kW and 660Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2016 Model S is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    111.48 - 178.54 kW/t
    63.29 kW/t
    216.76 kW/t
    Price
    $108,382 - $241,762
    $49,990
    $241,762
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    134 - 160 mm
    110 mm
    201 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    60 - 100 kWh
    0.8 kWh
    100 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    400 - 613 km
    1 km
    613 km

    All Tesla Model S Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$132,718$152,218
    2020$132,718$159,329
    2019$117,872$242,672
    2018$124,502$234,872
    2017$108,382$261,002
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Tesla Model S Pricing

    2016 Tesla Model S Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Tesla Model S

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Satellite Radio
      • System Touch Screen
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Tesla1
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 147.53
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Traffic-aware
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 16.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 17.0
      • Parking Assistance Front Location: Front
      • Parking Assistance Front Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Internet
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1792
      • Front Headroom (mm): 986
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1397
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1466
      • Front Track (mm): 1662
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11280
      • Overall Height (mm): 1435
      • Overall Length (mm): 4970
      • Overall Width (mm): 1964
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 897
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1389
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 899
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1397
      • Rear Track (mm): 1699
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2959
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Zev
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Electric
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Duration: 7.00
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Voltage: 110
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 3.50
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Voltage: 240
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 660
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Motor 2 Motor Number: 2
      • Electric Power Source Battery Swap Time: 2
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 90.0
      • Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 10.0
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 512.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 318.14
      • Electric Power Source Swapable Battery
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 17.0
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Multi Coat
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.4
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 423
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 311
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 660
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Manufacturer Name: All-glass Panoramic Roof
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20150416
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Facing Direction: Rear
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 20000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Adjustable Anti Roll Bar
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Manufacturer Name: Smart Air Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Manufacturer Name: Smart Air Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Manufacturer Name: Smart Air Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 80000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 48
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Electric Systems Duration (months): 96
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 80000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 80000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 48
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2108
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    D Performance

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 178.54
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 967
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 499.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 310.06
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 60 Mph: 2.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 511
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 376
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 967
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2106
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 147.53
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 660
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 512.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 318.14
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 423
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 311
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 660
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2108
    See all 2016 Tesla Model S Specs

    2016 Tesla Model S Dimensions

    1435mm
    1964mm
    4970mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Tesla Model S Dimensions

    2016 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

    Tesla Model SFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4Electric-
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWDElectric-
    See all Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Tesla Model S?

    The Tesla Model S has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 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 Base that starts from $108,382.

    The most expensive Tesla Model S is the D Performance that starts from $241,762.

    The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model S is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and D Performance.

    The largest Tesla Model S is the Base which measures 1964mm wide, 4979mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.

    The most powerful Tesla Model S is the D Performance which has 376kW 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 D Performance which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Tesla Model S uses Electric.

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