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Overview
The 2017 Tesla Model S Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th August 2017. The Tesla Model S is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in USA with prices starting at $114,037 before on-road costs.
This Tesla Model S uses a fully electric engine.
The Tesla Model S measures 1445mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4970mm (195.7 inches) in length, 1964mm (77.3 inches) in width with a 2960mm (116.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1999kg (4407.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Model S Base comes standard with 245/45 R19 front tyres and 245/45 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
111.48 - 198.13 kW/t
63.29 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
894 litres
370 litres
894 litres
Price
$108,382 - $261,002
$49,990
$261,002
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
134 - 160 mm
100 mm
201 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
60 - 100 kWh
1.5 kWh
100 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
400 - 632 km
31 km
632 km
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Dimensions
4,970 mm
1,964 mm
1,445 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,970 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,964 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,280 mm |
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Explore Tesla Model S Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Manufacturer Name: Traffic-Aware
Driver Modes
Stability Control: yes
Traction Control: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Full Automatic Parking
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Duration: 7.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 Voltage: 120
Mode 4 Duration: 3.50
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 Voltage: 240
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 441
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Battery Swap Time: 2
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Maximum Battery (kWh): 75.0
Onboard Charger: 10.0
Range (km): 480.00
Range (miles): 298.26
Swappable Battery: yes
Computer
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Screen Size (in): 17.0
Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.8
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 225
Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
Maximum Speed (mph): 140
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 315
Maximum Power (kW): 232
Maximum Torque (Nm): 440
Measurement Standard: SAE
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
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 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
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Tesla1
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 63.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 1792
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 31.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 894
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11280
Front Track (in): 65.4
Front Track (mm): 1662
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.0
Overall Height (in): 56.9
Overall Height (mm): 1445
Overall Length (in): 195.7
Overall Length (mm): 4970
Overall Width (in): 77.3
Overall Width (mm): 1964
Rear Track (in): 66.9
Rear Track (mm): 1700
Wheelbase (in): 116.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2960
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.8
Front Headroom (mm): 986
Rear Headroom (in): 35.3
Rear Headroom (mm): 897
Front Hip Room (in): 55.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1397
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1389
Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
Rear Leg Room (in): 35.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 899
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.7
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1466
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1397
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Multi Coat: yes
Type: Black
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Synthetic Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1999
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4407
Tare Weight (kg): 1999
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Satellite Radio: yes
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20150416
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Model S
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Warning (Bsw)
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Active Carbon Filter: yes
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
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