Tesla Model S is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Electric Luxury Sedan category. For the 2015 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from, all with the same engine. The 2015 Model S reaches 60 mph from zero in just 3.1 seconds.
2015 Model S has a relatively long wheelbase ( 116.5 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 4647 lbs.
2015 Model S seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - legs - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Model S ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and head. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 31.6 cu. ft.
Trim | 2015 Model S 60 | 2015 Model S 70D | 2015 Model S 85 | 2015 Model S 85D | 2015 Model S P85D |
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Starging MSRP | $69,900 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 |
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HP | - | - | - | - | - |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 5.9 sec | 5.2 sec | 5.4 sec | 4.4 sec | 3.1 sec |
City | 94 MPG | 101 MPG | 88 MPG | 95 MPG | 89 MPG |
Highway | 97 MPG | 102 MPG | 90 MPG | 106 MPG | 98 MPG |
Combined | 95 MPG | 101 MPG | 89 MPG | 100 MPG | 93 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost |
2015 Model S Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $6,722 more compared to its rivals.
2015 Model S Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed six hundred and six complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Tesla, which by itself is a relatively high number.