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    2018 Tesla Model S

    Used from

    $123,007 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 2018 Tesla Model S's used prices in Australia typically range from $46,700 for the 75D variant and topping out at $96,100 for the P100d.

    There are 4 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    The Tesla Model S is only available with an electric motor that produces 245kW and 0Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2018 Model S was offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.

    See Tesla Model S models from other years

    2018 Tesla Model S Price

    D Performance

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4$232,402

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4$123,007
    *excl. on-roads

    2018 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: 8
    • 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
      • Amps (a): 48
      • Amps (a): 72
      • Duration (hours): 3.50
      • Duration (hours): 4.75
      • Duration (hours): 7.00
      • Voltage (v): 120
      • Voltage (v): 240
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • 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 Amp-hour (ah): 72.0
      • Battery Swap Time (minutes): 2
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 100.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 75.0
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 10.0
      • Range (km): 490.00
      • Range (km): 632.00
      • Range (miles): 304.47
      • Range (miles): 392.71
      • Swapable Battery
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 441
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 967
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • 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): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • 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
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • 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
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • 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 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: 12
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Electric
    • 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
      • Range (km): 613.00
      • Range (miles): 380.90
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Base:
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 75.0
      • Range (km): 490.00
      • Range (km): 632.00
      • Range (miles): 304.47
      • Range (miles): 392.71
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 441
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    See all 2018 Tesla Model S Specs

    2018 Tesla Model S Dimensions

    1445mm
    1964mm
    4970mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Tesla Model S Dimensions

    2018 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

    Tesla Model SFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4Electric-
    See all Tesla Model S Fuel Economy

    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 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 75D that starts from $46,700.

    The most expensive Tesla Model S is the P100D that starts from $96,100.

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

    The largest Tesla Model S is the 75D which measures 1964mm wide, 4970mm in length and sits 1445mm tall.

    The most powerful Tesla Model S is the P100D which has 450kW 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 P100D which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Tesla Model S uses Electric.