2016 Tesla Model S Sedan

2016 Model S

Overview
Exterior
Interior
Trims
Safety
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Competition

$66,000 MSRP From
98 mpge AVG, Comb.
2.5 sec. 0-60 MPH
210 - 315 miles Electric Range
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Tesla Model S is a five-seat Fully Electric midsize vehicle in the Electric Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are nine trim-lines to choose from, all with the same engine. The 2016 Model S reaches 60 mph from zero in just 2.5 seconds. The Model S is capable of traveling 210 to 315 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes ten to twelve hours for the vehicle to charge its batteries with standard charger. EPA-estimated annual electricity expense is $650 to $800, which over the course of five years will save you $7,250 in extra fuel spending.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 86.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 77.3 in
Length: 196.0 in
Height: 56.5 in
Wheelbase: 116.5 in

2016 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.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.7 inHip Room: 55.0 inHead Room: 38.8 inShoulder Room: 57.7 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.4 inHip Room: 54.7 inHead Room: 35.3 inShoulder Room: 55.0 in

Trunk Volume

31.6 ft³

2016 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 falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 31.6 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Model S 60	2016 Model S 70	2016 Model S 60D	2016 Model S 75	2016 Model S 70D	2016 Model S 75D	2016 Model S 90D	2016 Model S P90D	2016 Model S P100D
Starging MSRP	$66,000	$70,000	$71,000	$74,500	$75,000	$79,500	$89,500	$112,000	$134,500
Engine	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor	Electric Motor
HP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	5.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.2 sec	5.5 sec	5.2 sec	5.2 sec	4.2 sec	3.0 sec	2.5 sec
Electric City Range	207.5 - 262.7 ml.	234.0 - 262.7 ml.	221.1 - 262.7 ml.	242.3 - 262.7 ml.	242.3 - 262.7 ml.	242.3 - 262.7 ml.	242.3 - 285.7 ml.	242.3 - 262.7 ml.	242.3 - 305.9 ml.
Electric Highway Range	214.8 - 285.3 ml.	234.3 - 285.3 ml.	226.9 - 285.3 ml.	252.7 - 285.3 ml.	246.4 - 285.3 ml.	264.6 - 285.3 ml.	265.5 - 303.2 ml.	265.5 - 285.3 ml.	265.5 - 346.9 ml.
Electric Combined Range	210 - 270 ml.	234 - 270 ml.	218 - 270 ml.	249 - 270 ml.	240 - 270 ml.	253 - 270 ml.	253 - 294 ml.	253 - 270 ml.	253 - 315 ml.
City	88 - 98 MPGe	88 - 95 MPGe	88 - 101 MPGe	88 - 97 MPGe	88 - 101 MPGe	88 - 102 MPGe	88 - 101 MPGe	88 - 95 MPGe	88 - 95 MPGe
Highway	90 - 106 MPGe	90 - 106 MPGe	90 - 107 MPGe	90 - 106 MPGe	90 - 106 MPGe	90 - 106 MPGe	90 - 107 MPGe	90 - 106 MPGe	90 - 106 MPGe
Combined	89 - 100 MPGe	89 - 100 MPGe	89 - 104 MPGe	89 - 100 MPGe	89 - 101 MPGe	89 - 103 MPGe	89 - 103 MPGe	89 - 100 MPGe	89 - 100 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost	$700 - $800	$700 - $800	$650 - $800	$700 - $800	$700 - $800	$700 - $800	$700 - $800	$700 - $800	$700 - $800

2016 Model S Sedan comes in nine trim levels, with an average price that is $9,686 more compared to its rivals.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 558
Recalls: 7

2016 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 five hundred and fifty-eight complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Tesla, which by itself is a relatively high number.