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2021 Tesla Model S price and specs
The Tesla Model S has been given a makeover for 2021. There are changes on the outside, but the big updates are inside and under the skin.
4 Years Ago
About the Tesla Model S
Last updated Sep 26, 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 $159,329 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May 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 2020 Model S is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
186.46 - 261.04 kW/t
72.61 kW/t
261.04 kW/t
Boot Space
804 litres
300 litres
804 litres
Price
$132,718 - $159,329
$54,990
$171,000
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
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
140 - 200 kW
140 kW
200 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
704 - 722 km
52 km
722 km
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2020 Tesla Model S Price
Long Range
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $139,829 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $139,217 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $132,718 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $159,329 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $158,717 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $152,218 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy
| Tesla Model S | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
2020 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 $159,329.
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.