2021 Tesla Model S Performance - Specifications and price

Top speedAcceleration
SpecificationsDriving rangeEfficiency
Body type: Sedan
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 197.7 in / 5021 mm
Width: 78.2 in / 1987 mm
Height: 56.3 in / 1431 mm
Curb weight: 4940.56 lb / 2241 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Top speed: 162.2 mph / 261.0 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 2.30 s
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 2.50 s
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (AWD)
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V

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Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

Brand

The name of the manufacturer.

Tesla
Model

The model name of the electric car.

Model S
Trim

The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc.

Performance
Model year

The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market.

2021
Market

Markets in which this electric vehicle is available.

North America, Europe
Price

Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market.

USD 91,990 (USA, Nov 2020)
EUR 98,990 (DE, Nov 2020)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style

The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment.

Sedan
Materials

Materials used in the vehicle's body construction.

Aluminium
high-strength boron steel
Exterior colors

Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer.

Solid Black
Midnight Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Red Multi-Coat
Interior colors

Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer.

Black
Black and White
Cream
Number of doors

Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc.

4
Number of seats

Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other.

5
Length

The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle.

197.7 in (inches)
5021 mm (millimeters)
Width

The width of the vehicle without mirrors.

78.2 in (inches)
1987 mm (millimeters)
Width with mirrors

The width of the vehicle with unfolded mirrors included.

86.2 in (inches)
2189 mm (millimeters)
Width with folded mirrors

The width of the vehicle with folded mirrors included.

77.3 in (inches)
1963 mm (millimeters)
Height

The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car.

56.3 in (inches)
1431 mm (millimeters)
Wheelbase

The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle.

116.5 in (inches)
2960 mm (millimeters)
Front track

The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle.

66.5 in (inches)
1690 mm (millimeters)
Rear track

The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle.

66.5 in (inches)
1690 mm (millimeters)
Minimum clearance

If the electric vehicle is equipped with a form of active suspension, it will offer a clearance range. The lowest possible clearance is shown in this field.

4.6 in (inches)
117 mm (millimeters)
Maximum clearance

This field shows the highest possible clearance achieved via the specific active suspension of the model.

6.2 in (inches)
158 mm (millimeters)
Front headroom

The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom.

39.7 in (inches)
1008 mm (millimeters)
Rear headroom

The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom.

38.1 in (inches)
968 mm (millimeters)
Front shoulder room

The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors.

58.4 in (inches)
1484 mm (millimeters)
Rear shoulder room

The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors.

55.1 in (inches)
1399 mm (millimeters)
Front hip room

The width of the front seats of the car, which indicates how much space is available for the driver and passenger on either side of their waists when they sit down.

54.8 in (inches)
1393 mm (millimeters)
Rear hip room

The width of the seat cushion on the back, which indicates how much space is available for the passengers on either side of their waists.

50.3 in (inches)
1278 mm (millimeters)
Front legroom

The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger.

42.4 in (inches)
1077 mm (millimeters)
Rear legroom

The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers.

35.5 in (inches)
901 mm (millimeters)
Trunk volume

The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows.

709.0 l (liters)
25.04 ft3 (cubic feet)
0.71 m3 (cubic meters)
Maximum trunk volume

The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows.

1739.0 l (liters)
61.41 ft3 (cubic feet)
1.74 m3 (cubic meters)
Secondary trunk volume

The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car.

89.0 l (liters)
3.14 ft3 (cubic feet)
0.09 m3 (cubic meters)
Curb weight

Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver.

4940.56 lb (pounds)
2241 kg (kilograms)
Payload

In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment.

1056.01 lb (pounds)
479 kg (kilograms)
GVWR

GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo).

5996.57 lb (pounds)
2720 kg (kilograms)
Drag coefficient

The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency.

0.208 Cd (drag coefficient)
Additional information

Additional details related to the electric car's body.

Overhang front / rear - 961 / 1100 mm

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer

The name of the manufacturer of the electric motor.

Tesla
Electric motor type

The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous).

Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor

Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car.

Rear
Regenerative braking

Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use.

Yes
Additional information

Additional details about the electric motor of this model.

Total system power - 585 kW / 785 hp
A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor
Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive

Second electric motor

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

Manufacturer

The name of the manufacturer of the second electric motor.

Tesla
Motor type

Information about the type of the second motor depending on the type of current (AC or DC) and the type of motor commutation. Self-commutated AC and DC motors can be mechanical or electronic and externally commutated motors can be only synchronous or asynchronous AC ones.

Permanent magnet synchronous
Location

Information about the location of the second motor. The most common locations are the front and the rear of the electric vehicle.

Front
Regenerative braking

Information weather the second electric motor has a regenerative braking capability.

Yes
Additional features

Additional features of the second electric motor.

A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor
Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed

The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer.

162.2 mph (miles per hour)
261.0 km/h (kilometers per hour)
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h

The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.

2.50 s (seconds)
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph

The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.

2.30 s (seconds)

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

StandardRange 
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)334.0 mi / 537.5 km
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)387.0 mi / 622.8 km
WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure)397.1 mi / 639.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

StandardDrivingRating 
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)Combined31 kWh/100 mi
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)Combined35 kWh/100 mi
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)Highway93 MPGe
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)Combined96 MPGe
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)City98 MPGe
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)Highway106 MPGe
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)Combined110 MPGe
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency)City114 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric vehicle.

A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanism

Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car.

Rack and pinion
Type of power steering

Information about the type of power steering used in this model.

Electronic
Turning circle

Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock.

12.3 m (meters)
40.35 ft (feet)
Lock-to-lock turns

The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other).

2.33

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission

Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units.

Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain

Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels).

All-wheel drive (AWD)
Axle ratio

The axle ratio a.k.a. final drive ratio of the electric motor. It shows the number of revolutions of the driveshaft needed to spin the axle one complete turn.

9.034
Axle ratio of the second electric motor.

The axle ratio (final drive ratio) of the second electric motor. It can also be shown as the ratio between the number of teeth on the ring gear and the number of teeth on the pinion.

7.558

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension

Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle.

Independent
Adaptive Damper
Double wishbone
Air springs
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension

Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle.

Independent
Multi-link
Adaptive damper
Air springs
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes

Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels.

Ventilated discs
Rear brakes

Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels.

Ventilated discs
Additional information

Additional details about the brakes of this model.

Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor
Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

MarkingsWidthProfileDiameterContourOffsetMaterial 
8Jx19 ET408J19-40Aluminium
8.5Jx21 ET408.5J21-40Aluminium

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

MarkingsWidthProfileDiameterLoad indexSpeed index 
245/35R212453521--
245/35R21 96Y245352196Y
245/45R19 98V245451998V
265/35R212653521--

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer

The name of the company that has manufactured the battery.

Panasonic
Model

The model name of the rechargeable battery.

NCR18650A
Type of rechargeable battery

The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition.

Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity

The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours.

100 kWh (kilowatt hours)
Number of cells

The batteries used by electric cars are usually packs that consist of a certain number of battery cells in different arrangements. Information about the total number of cells in this particular model.

8256
Number of modules

Battery cells are arranged in different modules that comprise battery packs. Information about the number of modules in this battery.

16
Voltage

The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage.

400 V (volts)
Location

Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle.

Under the floor, middle
Cooling

Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model.

Water-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature

Manufacturer-specified minimum ambient temperature to which the vehicle should not be exposed for more than 24 hours at a time.

-30 °C (degrees Celsius)
-22 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Maximum ambient temperature

Manufacturer-specified maximum ambient temperature to which the vehicle should not be exposed for more than 24 hours at a time

60 °C (degrees Celsius)
140 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

TypeInterfaceVoltageCurrentPower 
SAE J1772 AdapterTesla charging inlet240 V24 A5.76 kW
Wall ConnectorTesla charging inlet240 V48 A11.5 kW
SuperchargerTesla charging inlet--150 kW
SuperchargerTesla charging inlet--200 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

NameInterfacePowerCurrentLocation 
Onboard chargerType 2 (IEC 62196-2, Mennekes, SAE J3068)11 kW-Rear-left side
Onboard chargerTesla charging inlet11.5 kW48 ARear-left side

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

TypeBattery %Estimated time (h:m) 
Supercharger 200 kW0% - 80%00:24
Supercharger 150 kW0% - 80%00:35
SAE J1772 Adapter0% - 100%05:13 - 17:22
Wall Connector0% - 100%08:42

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

CategoryNameType 
-2 x activated carbon air purification filtersS
-Automatic keyless entryS
-Carbon fibre spoilerS
-Center armrest with two cup holdersS
-Front sun visors with mirrorsS
-Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless openS
-Glove compartmentS
-HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense ModeS
-Integrated Center ConsoleO
-Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filtersS
-Open center console storage areaS
-Parcel shelfS
-Red Brake CalipersO
Safety and assistance3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensionersS
Safety and assistance3-point second row safety belts for all seatsS
Safety and assistance360-degree parking cameraO
Safety and assistance4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)S
Safety and assistanceAdvanced side curtain air bagsS
Safety and assistanceAnti-theft alarm and immobilizer systemS
Safety and assistanceAutomatic driving on city streetsO
Safety and assistanceAutomatic emergency brakingS
Safety and assistanceAutopark - parallel and perendicular self-parkingO
Safety and assistanceCabin-facing cameraS
Safety and assistanceCrash sensor for high voltage disconnectS
Safety and assistanceDriver and front passenger knee air bagsS
Safety and assistanceDriver and front passenger seat sensorsS
Safety and assistanceDriver and front passenger seat side air bagsS
Safety and assistanceDriver and passenger front air bagsS
Safety and assistanceDriver seat position sensorS
Safety and assistanceElectronic Brake Force DistributionS
Safety and assistance3 x forward looking camerasS
Safety and assistanceForward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logoS
Safety and assistance2 x forward looking side camerasO
Safety and assistanceFront and rear parking sensorsS
Safety and assistanceFront collision warningS
Safety and assistanceFront row acoustic safety belt warningS
Safety and assistanceHigh-Speed autosteerS
Safety and assistanceIntegrated Advanced Stability ControlS
Safety and assistanceInterior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo areaS
Safety and assistanceLane depart sensorsS
Safety and assistanceLane keeping with automatic steeringS
Safety and assistanceNavigate on AutopilotO
Safety and assistanceOccupants sensorS
Safety and assistanceRear door child safety locksS
Safety and assistance1 x rearward looking cameraS
Safety and assistance2 x rearward looking side camerasO
Safety and assistanceRecognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signsO
Safety and assistanceRollover crash sensorS
Safety and assistanceSide collision warningS
Safety and assistanceSummon your car remotelyO
Safety and assistanceThree second row LATCH attchmentsS
Safety and assistanceTire pressure monitoring systemS
Safety and assistanceTraffic aware cruise control (TACC)S
Safety and assistance12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range)S
Infotainment and connectivity22 x -speaker, 960-watt audio systemS
Infotainment and connectivity12V power outletS
Infotainment and connectivity17-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pxS
Infotainment and connectivity8-inch display for rear passengersS
Infotainment and connectivityAM/FM/HD radioS
Infotainment and connectivityBluetoothS
Infotainment and connectivityDual-front USB portsS
Infotainment and connectivityFlash memory storageS
Infotainment and connectivityHigh-definition back-up cameraO
Infotainment and connectivityHomelink with auto open/close of garage door/gateS
Infotainment and connectivityMaps and Navigation with real-time traffic updatesS
Infotainment and connectivitySatellite radioS
Infotainment and connectivityStandard-definition back-up cameraS
Infotainment and connectivityStreaming audioS
Infotainment and connectivityWi-Fi readyS
Infotainment and connectivityWireless connectivity (capability)O
Infotainment and connectivityWireless phone chargerS
Air-conditioningAutomatic tri-zone climate controlS
Seats60/40 split fold-down rear seatbackS
SeatsBuilt-in rear-facing child seatsO
SeatsDriver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionalityS
SeatsHeated 12-way power front seats with four-way power lumbarS
SeatsHeated front and rear seatsS
SeatsVentilated front seatsS
Steering wheelHeated stearing wheelS
Steering wheelYoke steering wheelS
Doors and windowsActive panoramic roofO
Doors and windowsAuto present door handlesS
Doors and windowsBlack or body coloured aluminum roofS
Doors and windowsFlush-mounted door handlesS
Doors and windowsFrameless, tempered safety glass front windowsS
Doors and windowsHeated windshieldS
Doors and windowsLighted door handlesS
Doors and windowsManual rear liftgateS
Doors and windowsMetal interior door handlesS
Doors and windowsPower rear liftgateS
Doors and windowsPower windows with one-touch up/downS
Doors and windowsRain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipersS
Doors and windowsSolar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defrosterS
Doors and windowsSolid tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protectionS
Doors and windowsUV and infrared blocking safety glass windshieldS
Doors and windowsWasher nozzle heatersS
Doors and windowsWindscreen wiper/de-icerS
MirrorsAuto-dimming mirrorsS
MirrorsPower-folding and heated side mirrorsS
Lights3-position LED turning headlightsS
LightsAutomatic high/low beam headlightsS
LightsBi-functional automatic halogen headlightsS
LightsBi-functional high intensity Xenon headlampsO
LightsConvenienve lightingS
LightsFascia-mounted rear reflex reflectorsS
LightsFeature backlit, turn side-repeator lampsS
LightsFront LED map lightsS
LightsHigh-mounted LED stop lampS
LightsLED ambient interior lightingS
LightsLED cornering lightsS
LightsLED daytime running lightsS
LightsLED front and rear side-marker lightsS
LightsLED front fog lampsS
LightsLED rear taillightsS
LightsLiftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lampsS
LightsPark lightsS
LightsSteering-activated LED cornering lightsO
UpholsteryCarbon fibre accentsO
UpholsteryCloth and synthetic leather materialsS
UpholsteryDark ash wood decorS
UpholsteryFigured ash wood decorO
UpholsteryPiano black decor accentsS
UpholsteryVegan interior with Premium SeatsO

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above.

MCUZ / MCU3
- Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG
- Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache
- AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026)
- 8/16GB DDR4
- 8GB GDDR6
- 256GB SSD
- 10 teraflops processing power
- LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module
- Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem
- SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway
- ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1
- AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2
- Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch

16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery
- often mislabeled as 12V
- made by CATL
- Self-protection mode
- Battery management system
- LIN data communication
- Four NMC pouch cells
- 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage
- 6.9 - 7.5 Ah
- 99 Wh
- 3.7 V nominal
- more than 2000 cycles
- 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs

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Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 197.7 in / 5021 mm
Width: 78.2 in / 1987 mm
Height: 56.3 in / 1431 mm
Curb weight: 4940.56 lb / 2241 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V