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    2016 Tesla Model S

    Used from

    $108,382 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    NA

    About the Tesla Model S

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Tesla Model S's used prices in Australia typically range from $41,300 for the 85 variant and topping out at $78,200 for the P100d.

    There are 13 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2014.

    The Tesla Model S is only available with an electric motor that produces 270kW and 0Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

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

    See Tesla Model S models from other years

    2016 Tesla Model S Price

    D Performance

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4$197,822
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Tesla Model S Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Tesla Model S

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Warning (bsw)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Charging information
      • Duration (hours): 3.50
      • Duration (hours): 7.00
      • Voltage (v): 110
      • Voltage (v): 240
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • 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 Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Swap Time (minutes): 2
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 60.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 70.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 75.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 85.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 90.0
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 10.0
      • Range (km): 370.15
      • Range (km): 386.24
      • Range (km): 400.00
      • Range (km): 408.00
      • Range (km): 421.00
      • Range (km): 426.48
      • Range (km): 432.00
      • Range (km): 434.52
      • Range (km): 455.00
      • Range (km): 470.00
      • Range (km): 480.00
      • Range (km): 490.00
      • Range (km): 512.00
      • Range (km): 557.00
      • Range (miles): 230.00
      • Range (miles): 240.00
      • Range (miles): 248.55
      • Range (miles): 253.52
      • Range (miles): 261.60
      • Range (miles): 265.00
      • Range (miles): 268.43
      • Range (miles): 270.00
      • Range (miles): 282.72
      • Range (miles): 292.05
      • Range (miles): 298.26
      • Range (miles): 304.47
      • Range (miles): 318.14
      • Range (miles): 346.10
      • Swapable Battery
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 440
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 525
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 660
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 16.00
    • 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
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 17.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 17.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Internet
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    D Performance

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 100.0
      • Range (km): 407.16
      • Range (km): 499.00
      • Range (km): 509.00
      • Range (km): 613.00
      • Range (miles): 253.00
      • Range (miles): 310.06
      • Range (miles): 316.28
      • Range (miles): 380.90
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 967
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Suede
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Base:
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 60.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 70.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 75.0
      • Range (km): 370.15
      • Range (km): 386.24
      • Range (km): 400.00
      • Range (km): 408.00
      • Range (km): 421.00
      • Range (km): 426.48
      • Range (km): 432.00
      • Range (km): 434.52
      • Range (km): 455.00
      • Range (km): 470.00
      • Range (km): 480.00
      • Range (km): 490.00
      • Range (km): 512.00
      • Range (km): 557.00
      • Range (miles): 230.00
      • Range (miles): 240.00
      • Range (miles): 248.55
      • Range (miles): 253.52
      • Range (miles): 261.60
      • Range (miles): 265.00
      • Range (miles): 268.43
      • Range (miles): 270.00
      • Range (miles): 282.72
      • Range (miles): 292.05
      • Range (miles): 298.26
      • Range (miles): 304.47
      • Range (miles): 318.14
      • Range (miles): 346.10
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 440
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 525
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 660
    See all 2016 Tesla Model S Specs

    2016 Tesla Model S Dimensions

    1435mm
    1964mm
    4979mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Tesla Model S Dimensions

    2016 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

    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 85 that starts from $41,300.

    The most expensive Tesla Model S is the P100D that starts from $78,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model S is null kg offered by the following variants: 85, 85D, 70D, 70, 75, 90D, 60, P85D, 60D, 75D, 100D, P90D and P100D.

    The largest Tesla Model S is the 85 which measures 1984mm wide, 4970mm in length and sits 1445mm tall.

    The most powerful Tesla Model S is the P90D which has 568kW of power from its ELECTRIC engine.

    The Tesla Model S is built in United States Of America and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Tesla Model S is the P90D which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Tesla Model S uses Electric.