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How many batteries, motors were needed to get this Tesla to 2 million kilometres

William Stopford

How many batteries, motors were needed to get this Tesla to 2 million kilometres

One Tesla owner has racked up an impressive 2 million kilometres on his Model S' odometer, though he's had to replace key components along the way.

1 Year Ago

Hoon wrecks Tesla Model S Plaid before even leaving the dealer

Jade Credentino

Hoon wrecks Tesla Model S Plaid before even leaving the dealer

The driver of a Tesla Model S Plaid has spectacularly crashed into luxury cars in a carpark, reportedly causing $300,000 worth of damage.

1 Year Ago

Tesla recalls over 1.6 million cars in China

Jack Quick

Tesla recalls over 1.6 million cars in China

Over 1.6 million Tesla vehicles are being recalled in China for Autopilot and door latch issues. This is being fixed by a software update.

1 Year Ago

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

William Stopford

Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023

Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.

1 Year Ago

Tesla fined by Australian watchdog for breach of battery safety standards

James Wong

Tesla fined by Australian watchdog for breach of battery safety standards

Tesla has been forced to pay penalties to Australia's consumer watchdog after failing to comply with button battery safety guidelines.

1 Year Ago

Tesla rolling out new safety feature with latest software update

Jack Quick

Tesla rolling out new safety feature with latest software update

Tesla vehicles now get a new safety feature that sees the hazard lights flash rapidly after an airbag is deployed.

1 Year Ago

Tesla must be yoking! Wild steering setup now costs extra

Jack Quick

Tesla must be yoking! Wild steering setup now costs extra

Tesla has now made its steering yoke for the Model S and Model X a paid extra. The round steering wheel is now standard.

2 Years Ago

'The Reacher' is Tesla's solution to left-hand drive in the UK

Scott Collie

'The Reacher' is Tesla's solution to left-hand drive in the UK

The solution to only being able to buy a Tesla Model S or Model X with left-hand drive in the UK? A glorified rubbish grabber.

2 Years Ago

Tesla takes back electric car Nurburgring record from Porsche

Scott Collie

Tesla takes back electric car Nurburgring record from Porsche

The Tesla Model S Plaid is once again the fastest electric car around the Nurburgring, having stolen back the crown from the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

2 Years Ago

Tesla sued by owners claiming software updates crippled batteries

Scott Collie

Tesla sued by owners claiming software updates crippled batteries

A group of Tesla owners alleges a recent software update cut range on their cars by at least 20 per cent.

2 Years Ago

Tesla Model S and Model X dead in Australia

William Stopford

Tesla Model S and Model X dead in Australia

Despite having been priced for Australia back in 2021, the updated Tesla Model S and Model X have now been confirmed to be left-hand drive-only.

2 Years Ago

Tesla reveals Track Pack for its most powerful car

William Stopford

Tesla reveals Track Pack for its most powerful car

Tesla Model S buyers who want to take to the track can now order a package that includes a higher top speed, carbon-ceramic brakes, and Goodyear Supercar 3R tyres.

2 Years Ago

Tesla update brings new features to Australian vehicles

Jack Quick

Tesla update brings new features to Australian vehicles

The latest software for Tesla vehicles has brought a range of new features to Australian-delivered vehicles.

2 Years Ago

The updates coming to Tesla's largest cars

Jade Credentino

The updates coming to Tesla's largest cars

Tesla's two senior models have received a lighter glass roof, a richer red finish, and a good old-fashioned steering wheel.

2 Years Ago

Tesla brings back perks for fans who help sell cars

Scott Collie

Tesla brings back perks for fans who help sell cars

Do you own a Tesla? It's time to start pushing your friends to join the party, because you'll both benefit from 'credits' that can be redeemed for charging.

2 Years Ago

Tesla backtracks on yoke steering wheel for Model S and X

Jack Quick

Tesla backtracks on yoke steering wheel for Model S and X

Tesla is giving prospective Model S and Model X owners the opportunity to ditch the controversial yoke steering wheel for a regular one.

2 Years Ago

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2023 Tesla Model S Price

Performance

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$152,218

Long Range

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4	$132,718

*excl. on-roads

All Tesla Model S Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2021	$132,718	$152,218
2020	$132,718	$167,012
2019	$117,872	$242,672
2018	$123,007	$234,872
2017	$108,382	$261,002

*excl. on-roads

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2021 Tesla Model S Specs

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Air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Airbags
- Number Of: 8
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Audio Player Reads Mp3
- Colour Screen
- Digital Radio
- Radio: Fm
- Touch Screen
Automatic door pull shut
- Rear Boot/hatch
Autonomous drive
- Highway Assist
- Lane Changing
- Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Blind spot monitor
- Active Without Turn Signal
- Includes Collision Avoidance
Bluetooth
- Includes Music Streaming
- Includes Phone Control
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Type: Rigid
Charging connector
- Charging Cable Included
- Charging Socket Ac 1
- Charging Socket Dc 1
- Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Rear Side
- Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Rear Side
Charging information
- Amps (a): 15
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 16.50
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 200.00
- Measurement Standard: Sae
- State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
- Voltage (v): 230
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Control Type: Wheel
- Screen Size (in): 12.3
- Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Touch Screen
Door mirrors/cameras
- Auto-dimming
- Colour: Painted
- Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
- Heated
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
- Includes Stability Control
- Includes Steering
- Includes Traction Control
Electric Power source
- Actively Heated/cooled Battery
- Battery Amp-hour (ah): 250.0
- Battery Cell Type: Cylinder
- Battery Supplier: Panasonic
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Battery Voltage (v): 400
- High Power Charger
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 100.0
- Onboard Charger (kw): 16.5
- Range (km): 722.00
- Range (miles): 448.63
- Swapable Battery
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric motor
- Electric Motor Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 355
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 420
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 278.8
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 282.9
- Power Output Motor Kw: 205.0
- Power Output Motor Kw: 208.0
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Energy recuperation
- Engine
Entertainment display screen
- Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Touch Screen
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Heated
- Height Type: Electric
- Height Type: Memory
- Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reach Type: Memory
- Reclining Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Memory
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Auto Highbeam
- Directional Headlights
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustable
- Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
- Lens Type: Complex Surface
Instrument cluster
- Reconfigurable
Internal dimensions
- Headroom Front (in): 38.8
- Headroom Front: 986
- Headroom Rear (in): 35.3
- Headroom Rear: 897
- Hip Room Front (in): 55.0
- Hip Room Front: 1397
- Hip Room Rear (in): 54.7
- Hip Room Rear: 1389
- Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
- Leg Room Front: 1085
- Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
- Leg Room Rear: 899
- Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.7
- Shoulder Room Front: 1466
- Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
- Shoulder Room Rear: 1397
Lane departure warning
- Activates Brakes
- Activates Steering
Low tyre pressure indicator
- Displays Pressure
- Rim Mounted Sensor
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Doors: Wood & Alloy
- On Handbrake Grip: None
Media control
- Touch Screen
- Wheel
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
- Steering Wheel Position
Multi-function display screen
- Control Type: Wheel
- Screen Size (in): 12.3
- Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Touch Screen
Navigational systems
- Controls: Touch Screen
- Information Type: Satellite View
- Screen Size (in): 17.0
- Traffic Info
- Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 12
Over air updates
- Type: Os Version
Paint
- Type: Pearl
Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 163
- Combined (wh/mile): 262
- Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 26.2
- Combined (kwh/100km): 16.3
- Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
- Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
- Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
- Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
Power locks
- Automatic Locking
- Includes Power Windows
- Operation: Card Key
Power steering
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
Rear door
- Type: Lifting Gate
Rear seats
- Folding: 40/60
- Heated
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Rear view mirror
- Auto-dimming
Rear window
- Type: Fixed
Remote HVAC control
- Includes Cooling
- Includes Heating
- Includes Phone
- Includes Steering Wheel Heating
- Includes Timer
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote battery management
- Includes Battery Status Checking
- Includes Charge Completion Alert
- Includes Remote Battery Pre-heating
- Includes Remote Charge Activation
- Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
Remote services
- Beep/flash
- Find My Car
- Geo Fencing
- Immobilisation
- Location Sharing
- Remote Lock/unlock
- Remote Seat Heating Control
- Send Destination To Car
- Speed Alert
- Theft Alert
- Tow Away Alert
- Vehicle Start
Responsive suspension
- Type: Electronic
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Smart card / smart key
- Includes Keyless Entry
- Includes Keyless Start
- Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
- Includes Programmable Settings
- Includes Walk Away Locking
- Type: Automatic
Speakers
- Number Of: 12
- Subwoofer
Steering wheel
- Electric Adjustment
- Heated
- Height Adjustment
- Multi-function
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Alloy & Leather
USB charging port
- Number: 2
Ventilation system
- Digital Display
- Heater Type: Electric
Voice activating system
- Includes Audio Player
- Includes Navigation System
- Includes Phone Functions
- Virtual Assistant: Other
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Performance

Adds to Long Range:

Electric motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 720
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 516.8
- Power Output Motor Kw: 380.0
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
- On Dash: Carbon Fibre
- On Doors: Synthetic Leather
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 170
- Combined (wh/mile): 274
- Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 27.4
- Combined (kwh/100km): 17.0

Removes from Long Range:

Electric Power source
- Range (km): 722.00
- Range (miles): 448.63
Electric motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 355
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 282.9
- Power Output Motor Kw: 208.0
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Doors: Wood & Alloy
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 163
- Combined (wh/mile): 262
- Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 26.2
- Combined (kwh/100km): 16.3

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2021 Tesla Model S Dimensions

1445mm

1964mm

4978mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2023 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

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

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