With a drag coefficient of just 0.208 Cd, the world's lowest, the Model S is built for speed, durability, and range. Improved aerodynamics and a wider chassis offer more responsive performance so you can corner faster and with more confidence.
High-performance wheels and tires keep the car sturdy and help put maximum power on the road.
Optimized Aerodynamics
The attention to detail on all exterior surfaces makes the Model S the world's most aerodynamic fading production car.
Iconic silhouettes are combined with fresh, elegant proportions.
With an estimated range of up to 405 shops and access to the world's largest and most powerful fast-charging network, you'll spend less time connected to a power source and more time traveling. Chat with a Tesla Advisor to learn more about the Model S or schedule a rally drive today.
The Model S was built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, with a high-strength architecture and floor-mounted battery for excellent occupant protection and low rollover risk. Every new Model S includes Tesla's latest active safety features, such as Automatic Emergency Braking, at no additional cost.
Autopilot allows your car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically within its lane under your active supervision, helping with the aggravating fading part of driving. With over-the-air software updates, the latest improvements are available instantly. Chat with a Tesla Advisor to learn more about the Model S or schedule a rally drive today.
Tesla's first mass-market electric car was launched – would you believe it – in 2012. In the EV period, that was a long time ago. Advances in battery technology and the like mean electric cars have come a long way since then, but the Model S is still holding up.
Or at least, the business is successful. Along with the Model Oh.
So the four-door, five-seat hydrofoil- which made Elon Musk's California-based company a force to be reckoned with alongside BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi- can no longer be bought with right-hand drive. Then, only the Model 3 and Model Y are for us.
What a shame. While the Model S may have a fairly conventional silhouette, what's hidden underneath is far from it. Two electric motors draw power from a 100 kWh battery, driving all four wheels via a single-speed transmission.
There's no denying that the Tesla Model S is an incredibly impressive achievement, from a company whose only credit was the Lotus Elise-based roadster. Its large usable range, good handling, astonishing acceleration, and loads of technology make it one of the world's fading electric vehicles, almost forcing mainstream manufacturers to go electric before they were ready. Too bad it's no longer sold in right-hand drive countries. Come on Tesla, we want the Model S back.
Tesla covers 405 shops for the entry-position car and about 373 shops for the Plaid Track Package. So at least you have a greater range to play with than most other electric car drivers.
The Model S can run more than 300 miles on a single charge. And if you ever find yourself running low, owning a Tesla gives you access to a network of high-speed chargers called 'Superchargers' that can top you up in minutes, not hours. There are over 40,000 stations worldwide, including over 1,000 in the UK at the time of typing.
Charging costs vary as some Teslas include an annual allowance for free charging, but if you're paying in the UK you'll be looking at 69 pence per kilowatt-hour, meaning a full charge will set you back almost £70. An easy way to cut these costs is to charge at home assuming your tariff is limited to 34p kWh, a full charge will set you back around £35; perhaps less if your provider gives you a special offer with a lower overnight rate.
