Electric · 2012–2026

Tesla Model S

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Tesla Model S. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 19.0 kWh/100km, about $696 a year in Australia.

Energy use: 19.0 kWh/100km; 2026 official
A year's charging: $696; at today's prices in Australia
Range: 592 km
Seats: 5

What a Model S costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, Australia first.

Country	Average price today	Cost to drive	A typical year
Australia	$0.33/kWh electricity	$6.27 per 100 km	$696
New Zealand	$0.39/kWh electricity	$7.41 per 100 km	$816
United Kingdom	£0.25/kWh electricity	£7.56 per 100 miles	£529
United States	$0.18/kWh electricity	$5.51 per 100 miles	$743

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Model S ranks

No. 7The electric cars that go furthest on a chargeElectric cars ranked by official range, with their energy use and what each costs to charge a year.No. 18The electric cars that use the least energyElectric cars ranked by official energy use (kWh/100km), with mi/kWh, MPGe and what each costs to charge a year.

Model S (2021 refresh), 2031

Specs for the Dual Motor AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body: Hatchback
Size class: Large
Generation: Model S (2021 refresh)
Built: 2021-2027
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Drive: AWD

Size and weight

Length: 5,021 mm
Width: 1,987 mm
Height: 1,431 mm
Wheelbase: 2,960 mm
Kerb weight: 2,069 kg
Boot: 793 L

Engine

Engine: Dual motor
Power: 500 kW
Gearbox: Single-speed
0–100 km/h: 3.2 s
Top speed: 250 km/h

Battery and charging

Battery (usable): 95 kWh
Electric range: 634 km
Energy use: 18 kWh/100km
AC charging: 11 kW
DC fast charging: 250 kW
Charge port: CCS2

Safety

Airbags: 8
Auto emergency braking: Yes

Features

Adaptive cruise control: Yes

Second generation (facelift), 2021–2027

Specs for the Dual Motor AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body: Hatchback
Size class: Large
Generation: Model S (2021 refresh)
Built: 2021-2027
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Drive: AWD

Size and weight

Length: 5,021 mm
Width: 1,987 mm
Height: 1,431 mm
Wheelbase: 2,960 mm
Kerb weight: 2,069 kg
Boot: 793 L

Engine

Engine: Dual motor
Power: 500 kW
Gearbox: Single-speed
0–100 km/h: 3.2 s
Top speed: 250 km/h

Battery and charging

Battery (usable): 95 kWh
Electric range: 634 km
Energy use: 18 kWh/100km
AC charging: 11 kW
DC fast charging: 250 kW
Charge port: CCS2

Safety

Airbags: 8
Auto emergency braking: Yes

Features

Adaptive cruise control: Yes

First generation (facelift), 2018–2021

Specs for the 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body: Hatchback
Size class: Upper large
Generation: Model S, first generation (facelift)
Built in: United States
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Drive: AWD

Size and weight

Length: 4,978 mm
Width: 1,964 mm
Height: 1,445 mm
Wheelbase: 2,960 mm
Ground clearance: 160 mm
Turning circle: 11.3 m
Kerb weight: 2,255 kg
Boot: 804 L

Engine

Engine: Dual electric motors
Power: 500 kW
Gearbox: Single-speed
0–100 km/h: 3.1 s
Top speed: 250 km/h

Battery and charging

Battery (usable): 100 kWh
Electric range: 722 km
AC charging: 16.5 kW
DC fast charging: 200 kW
Charge port: CCS2

Safety

NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Airbags: 8
Auto emergency braking: Yes

Ownership

Tyres: 255/45 R19
Spare wheel: Repair kit

Features

Adaptive cruise control: Yes

Model S (facelift), 2017–2020

Specs for the Long Range AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body: Hatchback
Size class: Large
Generation: Model S (facelift)
Built: 2017-2020
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Drive: AWD

Size and weight

Length: 4,979 mm
Width: 1,964 mm
Height: 1,445 mm
Wheelbase: 2,960 mm
Kerb weight: 2,215 kg
Boot: 744 L
Boot, seats folded: 1,645 L

Engine

Engine: Dual motor
Gearbox: Single-speed
0–100 km/h: 4.4 s
Top speed: 250 km/h

Battery and charging

Battery (usable): 95 kWh
Electric range: 610 km
AC charging: 16.5 kW
DC fast charging: 200 kW
Charge port: Type 2

Safety

NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Airbags: 8
Auto emergency braking: Yes

Features

Adaptive cruise control: Yes

Model S (pre-facelift), 2012–2016

Specs for the 85 kWh RWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body: Hatchback
Size class: Large
Generation: Model S (pre-facelift)
Built: 2012-2016
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Drive: RWD

Size and weight

Length: 4,977 mm
Width: 1,963 mm
Height: 1,440 mm
Wheelbase: 2,959 mm
Kerb weight: 2,174 kg
Boot: 895 L
Boot, seats folded: 1,645 L

Engine

Engine: Single motor
Power: 270 kW
Torque: 440 Nm
Gearbox: Single-speed
0–100 km/h: 5.6 s
Top speed: 225 km/h

Battery and charging

Battery (usable): 95 kWh
Electric range: 634 km
AC charging: 11 kW
DC fast charging: 250 kW
Charge port: Type 2

Safety

Euro NCAP: ★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested: 2014
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Airbags: 6

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

Year	Fuel	Uses	UK	US	Range
2026	Electric	19.0 kWh/100km	3.3 mi/kWh	110 MPGe	592 km
2025	Electric	20.2 kWh/100km	3.1 mi/kWh	104 MPGe	560 km
2024	Electric	19.6 kWh/100km	3.2 mi/kWh	107 MPGe	577 km
2023	Electric	17.5 kWh/100km	3.5 mi/kWh	120 MPGe	651 km
2022	Electric	18.1 kWh/100km	3.4 mi/kWh	116 MPGe	637 km
2021	Electric	20.8 kWh/100km	3.0 mi/kWh	101 MPGe	622 km
2020	Electric	19.2 kWh/100km	3.2 mi/kWh	109 MPGe	560 km
2019	Electric	20.3 kWh/100km	3.1 mi/kWh	103 MPGe	523 km
2018	Electric	21.3 kWh/100km	2.9 mi/kWh	98 MPGe	506 km
2017	Electric	21.1 kWh/100km	2.9 mi/kWh	99 MPGe	434 km
2016	Electric	21.1 kWh/100km	2.9 mi/kWh	99 MPGe	416 km
2015	Electric	22.4 kWh/100km	2.8 mi/kWh	94 MPGe	426 km
2014	Electric	23.6 kWh/100km	2.6 mi/kWh	89 MPGe	389 km
2013	Electric	22.4 kWh/100km	2.8 mi/kWh	94 MPGe	334 km
2012	Electric	23.6 kWh/100km	2.6 mi/kWh	89 MPGe	426 km

Tesla Model S questions

How much electricity does the Tesla Model S use?

The 2026 Tesla Model S uses 19.0 kWh/100km officially (3.3 mi/kWh, 110 MPGe). Its official range is 592 km.

How much does a Tesla Model S cost to run a year in Australia?

About $696 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.33/kWh and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How big is the Tesla Model S's boot?

793 L, for the Dual Motor AWD.

Cars like the Model S

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Nissan

Leaf

2011–2026

463 km range

BMW

2014–2021

246 km range

Polestar

2021–2026

447 km range

Chevrolet

Bolt

2027

421 km range

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

2017–2023

416 km range

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