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Tesla Model S
Producer
TeslaInc.
Production Start
2012
Segment
Luxury sedan
Engine Options
Dual Motor AWDPlaid
Battery Capacity
100 kWh
Range
600 km / 634 km (S and S Plaid)
Acceleration (0-100)
1.9 seconds (Plaid)
Maximum Speed
322 km/h (Plaid)

Tesla Model S is a fully electric luxury sedan produced by Tesla, Inc. since 2012. The vehicle stands out for its long-range capacity, electric drivetrain, and driver assistance technologies. Its minimalist design and software-based control systems are among the distinctive features in the electric vehicle segment.


Tesla Model S (Tesla)

Design and Structural Features

The Tesla Model S features an aerodynamic exterior design. Integrated door handles and a panoramic glass roof are key design elements. Inside, the cabin includes a large touchscreen display, a digital instrument panel, and a minimalist cockpit layout.

Model S Standard (Dual Motor)

  • Length: 5,021 mm
  • Width (excluding mirrors): 1,987 mm
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,189 mm
  • Height: 1,431 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,960 mm
  • Trunk capacity: 793 L

Model S Plaid (Tri Motor)

  • Dimensions identical to the standard version: 5,021 × 1,987 × 1,431 mm, wheelbase 2,960 mm, trunk capacity 793 L


Tesla Model S and Model S Plaid Vehicle Dimensions (Tesla)

Technical Specifications and Performance

  • Standard Model S Dual Motor AWD
    • Motor Power: Front-Rear 252 kW
    • Maximum Power: 670 hp
    • Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 3.2 s
    • Top Speed: 250 km/h
    • Range: 634 km (WLTP)
  • Model S Plaid
    • Motor Power: Front 314 kW / Rear 309 kW (x2)
    • Maximum Power: 1,020 hp
    • Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 1.99–2.1 s
    • Top Speed: ≈322 km/h (200 mph)
    • Range: 600 km (WLTP)

Interior and Features

The vehicle is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems including Autopilot, adaptive cruise control, automatic lane changing, and automated parking. Software updates enhance vehicle performance and user interface functionality over time via OTA (Over-the-Air) delivery.

  • Standard
    • 17″ horizontal infotainment display (2,200 × 1,300 resolution)
    • 22-speaker, 960 W audio system with active noise cancellation
    • Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, three-zone climate control, wireless phone charging
  • Plaid-Specific Options
    • Yoke steering wheel
    • Race-inspired “Sport Seats”: suede-trimmed, 12-way adjustable, heated and ventilated (standard from 2024)
    • Interior trim options: carbon fiber or wood (color choices: black, white, cream)


Tesla Model S Console Design (Tesla)

Production and Market Position

The Tesla Model S, positioned as the flagship of the brand’s premium electric sedan segment, entered production in 2012. The vehicle is primarily manufactured at the Fremont Factory in California, USA. Deliveries to regional markets are also supported by the Shanghai Gigafactory (China) and the Berlin Gigafactory (Germany).

The Model S is sold globally in the markets of North America, Europe, China, and the Middle East. In Türkiye, it is imported in limited quantities and sold via special order. Its competitors include the Mercedes-Benz EQS, Porsche Taycan, and Lucid Air. The Plaid variant targets performance-oriented customers in the upper segment.

Bibliographies

Euro NCAP. "Tesla Model S – 2022." Accessed July 14, 2025. https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model+s/47760.

Tesla. "Model S (Türkiye)." Accessed July 14, 2025. https://www.tesla.com/tr_tr/models.

Tesla. "Model S." Accessed July 14, 2025. https://www.tesla.com/models.

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Contents

  • Design and Structural Features

  • Technical Specifications and Performance

  • Interior and Features

  • Production and Market Position

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