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2018 Tesla Model S

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$124,502 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

8 year, 160,000 km

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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 $124,502 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $234,872 for the D Performance.

There are 2 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2018.

The Tesla Model S is only available with an electric motor that produces 241kW and 525Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2018 Model S is offered with a 8 year, 160,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

115.81 - 198.13 kW/t

75.63 kW/t

216.76 kW/t

Boot Space

894 litres

335 litres

894 litres

Price

$124,502 - $234,872

$49,990

$234,872

Warranty (Years)

8 years

3 years

8 years

Warranty (Distance)

160,000 km

100,000 km

Unlimited

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Ground Clearance Unladen

139 mm

110 mm

201 mm

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

75 - 100 kWh

1.5 kWh

100 kWh

Vehicle Range (EV)

490 - 632 km

31 km

632 km

2018 Tesla Model S Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$124,502
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$129,052
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$160,512
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$165,062

D Performance

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$234,872

*excl. on-roads

All Tesla Model S Pricing

Year	Price 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

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2018 Tesla Model S Specs

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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): 115.81
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
- Media Control Touch Screen
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- 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
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- 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
- Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
- 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
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 894
- Front Headroom (mm): 986
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1397
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1466
- Front Track (mm): 1662
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
- 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): 1445
- 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): 1700
- Wheelbase (mm): 2960
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
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Zev
- Emission Particles: 0.0000
- Nox Level: 0.0000
Fuel
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
- Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Hybrid and electric systems
- Charging Connector Nacs (j3400) Type: Nacs (j3400)
- Charging Information Mode 2 Duration: 7.00
- Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
- Charging Information Mode 2 Voltage: 120
- 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): 441
- 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): 75.0
- Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 10.0
- Electric Power Source Range (km): 490.00
- Electric Power Source Range (miles): 304.47
- Electric Power Source Swapable Battery
Instrumentation
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Front Fog Led Lights Location: Front Fog Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Automatic Locking
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Multi Coat
- Type: Black
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
- Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 225
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 328
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 241
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 525
- Power Measurement Standard: Sae
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- 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 Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Model S
- 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
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Knee Airbags Passenger Location: Passenger
- Number Of Airbags: 8
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Warning (bsw)
- 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 Lumbar Type: Electric
- 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 Lumbar Type: Electric
- 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 Heated
- 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
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
- 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 Active Carbon Filter
- 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): 160000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
- Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
- Electric Systems Duration (months): 96
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 160000
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 96
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 160000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 96
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 160000
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 96
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2081
- Tare Weight (kg): 2081
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:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 12
- Speaker Subwoofer
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 198.13
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Suspension
Hybrid and electric systems
- Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 4.75
- Charging Information Mode 4 Amps (a): 72
- Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 967
- Electric Power Source Battery (ah): 72.0
- Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 100.0
- Electric Power Source Range (km): 613.00
- Electric Power Source Range (miles): 380.90
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Touch Screen Display
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 2.7
- 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): 603
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 444
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 967
Seats
- Front Rear Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2241
- Tare Weight (kg): 2241

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 7
- System Satellite Radio
- Upgraded Speakers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.81
Convenience
- Media Control Touch Screen
Engine
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Emission Particles: 0.0000
- Nox Level: 0.0000
Hybrid and electric systems
- Charging Connector Nacs (j3400) Type: Nacs (j3400)
- Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 3.50
- Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 441
- Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 75.0
- Electric Power Source Range (km): 490.00
- Electric Power Source Range (miles): 304.47
Instrumentation
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Lights
- Front Fog Led Lights Location: Front Fog Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Automatic Locking
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
- Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 225
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 328
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 241
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 525
Roof
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
Seats
- Rear Seat Facing Direction: Rear
- Rear Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Active Carbon Filter
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2081
- Tare Weight (kg): 2081

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2018 Tesla Model S Dimensions

1445mm

1964mm

4970mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2018 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

Tesla Model S	Fuel Type	Combined
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	Electric	-

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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.

2018 Tesla Model S Warranty

What is the warranty on a Tesla Model S?

The Tesla Model S offers a 8 year 160,000 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.