Tesla Model S: Technical Data
Motor
| Type |
AC induction motor,
liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive |
| Rating |
320 Volts |
| Maximum speed of large
motors: - rear motor on all single motor models
- rear motor on P85D |
16000 rpm |
| Maximum speed of small
motors: - front motor on all dual motor models
- front and rear motor on 85D |
18000 rpm |
| Maximum net power* and
engine speed of large motors |
Base: 285 kW @ 6850 rpm
Performance: 375 kW @ 5950 rpm |
| Maximum net power* and
engine speed of small motors |
Base: 145 kW @ 5700 rpm
Performance: 193 kW @ 6100 rpm |
| Maximum torque of large
motors |
Base: 440 Nm Performance:
650 Nm |
| Maximum torque of small
motors |
Base: 250 Nm Performance:
330 Nm |
| *Tested in accordance with ECE R85 |
Steering
| Type
| Rack and pinion with
electronic power steering Variable ratio and speed sensitive
| Number of turns lock to lock
| 2.45
| Turning Circle (curb to
curb)
| 40.7 ft (12.4 m)
|
Suspension
| Front
| Independent. Upper wishbone
with lower unequal length control arms. Co-axial Air/coil
spring/telescopic damper. Sway bar.
| Sway bar
| 22 mm diameter solid steel
| Ride height
| Refer to General Information > Technical
Data > Wheel Alignment.
| Rear
| Independent. Dual upper arms and lower
unequal length wishbone. Co-axial Air/coil spring/telescopic damper.
Sway bar.
| Sway bar
| 15 mm diameter, solid steel
|
Wheel Alignment
Table 1. Air Suspension (excluding Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Location |
Front |
Rear |
|
Camber |
-0.75 +/- 0.45 |
-1.75 +/- 1.00 |
|
Camber Split |
0.00 +/- 0.30 |
Not applicable |
|
Caster |
4.00 +/- 0.50 |
Not applicable |
| Caster Split |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
Not applicable |
| Single Wheel
Toe |
Out 0.05 (In 0.10 to Out 0.20) |
In 0.20 (In 0.05 to In 0.35) |
| Total Toe |
Out 0.10 +/- 0.30 |
In 0.40 +/- 0.30 |
| Toe Split |
Not applicable |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
| Suspension Bolt
Height |
213.5 +/-5 mm |
144 +/- 5 mm (151 +/- 5 mm for Performance Plus Suspension) |
| Track Width (at
wheel center height) |
1662 (ref) |
1698 (ref) |
| Wheelbase |
------------------------ 2960 mm (ref)--------------------- |
Table 2. Coil Suspension (excluding Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Location |
Front |
Rear |
|
Camber |
-0.53 +/- 0.45 |
-1.25 +/- 1.00 |
|
Camber Split |
0.00 +/- 0.30 |
Not applicable |
|
Caster |
3.70 +/- 0.50 |
Not applicable |
| Caster Split |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
Not applicable |
| Single Wheel
Toe |
In 0.02 (In 0.17 to Out 0.13) |
In 0.19 (In 0.04 to In 0.34) |
| Total Toe |
In 0.04 +/- 0.30 |
In 0.38 +/- 0.30 |
| Toe Split |
Not applicable |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
| Suspension
Bolt Height |
230.0 mm (ref) |
158 mm (ref) |
| Track Width (at
wheel center height) |
1662 mm (ref) |
1698 mm (ref) |
| Wheelbase |
-------------------------2960 mm (ref)--------------------- |
Table 3. Air Suspension (Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Location |
Front |
Rear |
|
Camber |
-0.75 +/- 0.45 |
-1.75 +/- 1.00 |
|
Camber Split |
0.00 +/- 0.30 |
Not applicable |
|
Caster |
4.00 +/- 0.50 |
Not applicable |
| Caster Split |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
Not applicable |
| Single Wheel
Toe |
Out 0.05 (In 0.10 to Out 0.20) |
In 0.20 (In 0.05 to In 0.35) |
| Total Toe |
Out 0.10 +/- 0.30 |
In 0.40 +/- 0.30 |
| Toe Split |
Not applicable |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
| Suspension
Bolt Height (at design) |
213.5 +/-5 mm |
144 +/- 5 mm with 245 mm front and rear tires (151 +/- 5 mm with 245
mm front, 265 mm rear tires) |
| Track Width (at
wheel center height) |
1662 mm (ref) |
1698 mm (ref) |
| Wheelbase |
------------------------ 2960 mm (ref)--------------------- |
Table 4. Coil Suspension (Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Location |
Front |
Rear |
|
Camber |
-0.70 +/- 0.45 |
-1.25 +/- 1.00 |
|
Camber Split |
0.00 +/- 0.30 |
Not applicable |
|
Caster |
3.90 +/- 0.50 |
Not applicable |
| Caster Split |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
Not applicable |
| Single Wheel
Toe |
Out 0.02 (In 0.13 to Out 0.17) |
In 0.19 (In 0.04 to In 0.34) |
| Total Toe |
Out 0.04 +/- 0.30 |
In 0.38 +/- 0.30 |
| Toe Split |
Not applicable |
0.00 +/- 0.20 |
| Suspension
Bolt Height (at design) |
217 mm (ref) |
158 mm (ref) |
| Track Width (at
contact patch) |
1662 (ref) |
1698 (ref) |
| Wheelbase |
-------------------------2960 mm (ref)--------------------- |
Brakes
- Type: 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Stability Control and Electronic
Traction control.
- Calipers: Four piston fixed calipers front and rear.
Table 1. Rotor diameter
| |
Size (inches) |
Size (millimeters) |
|---|
| Front
|
13.98 in
|
355 mm
| Rear
|
14.37 in
|
365 mm
|
Table 2. Front rotor thickness
| |
Size (inches) |
Size (millimeters) |
|---|
| New
|
1.26 in
|
32 mm
| Service limit
|
1.18 in
|
30 mm
|
Table 3. Front rotor runout and disk thickness variation (DTV)
| |
(millimeters) |
|---|
| Lateral runout
|
0.050 mm
| Chordal runout
|
0.040 mm
| Disk thickness
variation (DTV)
|
0.010 mm
|
Table 4. Rear rotor thickness
| |
Size (inches) |
Size (millimeters) |
|---|
| New
|
1.10 in
|
28 mm
| Service limit
|
1.02 in
|
26 mm
|
Table 5. Rear rotor runout and disk thickness variation (DTV)
| |
(millimeters) |
|---|
| Lateral runout
|
0.050 mm
| Chordal runout
|
0.040 mm
| Disk thickness
variation (DTV)
|
0.010 mm
|
Table 6. Front brake pad thickness (excluding backing plate)
| |
Size (inches) |
Size (millimeters) |
|---|
| New
|
0.354 in
|
9.0 mm
| Service limit
|
0.078 in
|
2.0 mm
|
Table 7. Rear brake pad thickness (excluding backing plate)
| |
Size (inches) |
Size (millimeters) |
|---|
| New
|
0.315 in
|
8.0 mm
| Service limit
|
0.078 in
|
2.0 mm
|
Table 8. Electronic parking brake (EPB) brake pad thickness
(excluding backing plate)
| |
Size (inches) |
Size (millimeters) |
|---|
| Parking brake (EPB)
|
Electronic calipers. Self adjusting for pad wear.
| New
|
0.216 in
|
5.5 mm
| Service limit
|
0.039 in
|
1.0 mm
|
Wheels
Lug nut torque: 175 Nm (129 lb. ft.)
| |
Size |
| 19" |
8.0 x 19 |
| 21" |
8.5 x 21 |
| Performance Plus
(Front) |
8.5 x 21 |
| Performance Plus
(Rear) |
9.0 x 21 |
Tire Pressures
Tire Pressures - North America
Table 1. With air springs (excluding Performance
Plus and Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19"
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
21"
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
Table 2. With coil springs (excluding Dual Motor All
Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19" Goodyear Eagle RSA2
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
19" Michelin Primacy
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
19" winter tires
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21"
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
Table 3. RWD with Performance Plus Suspension
| Tire |
Front
Pressure |
Rear
Pressure |
|---|
|
P245/35R21 (Front)
|
38 psi (262 kPa)
|
-
|
P265/35R21 (Rear)
|
-
|
40psi (276 kPa)
|
Table 4. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with air springs
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19"
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
40 psi (276 kPa)
|
Table 5. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with coil
springs
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19"
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
40 psi (276 kPa)
|
Tire Pressures - Europe and Asia Pacific
Table 6. With air springs (excluding Performance
Plus and Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19"
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
21"
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
Table 7. With coil springs (excluding Dual Motor All
Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19" Goodyear Eagle RSA2
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
19" Michelin Primacy
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
19" winter tires
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21"
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
Table 8. RWD with Performance Plus Suspension
| Tire |
Front
Pressure |
Rear
Pressure |
|---|
|
P245/35R21 (Front)
|
38 psi (262 kPa)
|
-
|
P265/35R21 (Rear)
|
-
|
40psi (276 kPa)
|
Table 9. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with air springs
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19"
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
40 psi (276 kPa)
|
Table 10. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with coil
springs
| Tire |
Pressure |
|---|
|
19" Goodyear Eagle RSA2
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
19" Michelin Primacy
|
45 psi (310 kPa)
|
19" winter tires
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
42 psi (290 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
40 psi (276 kPa)
|
TPMS thresholds - North America
Table 11. With air springs (excluding Performance
Plus and Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19"
|
36 psi (248 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21"
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 12. With coil springs (excluding Dual Motor
All Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19" Goodyear Eagle RSA2
|
36 psi (248 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
19" Michelin Primacy
|
36 psi (248 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
19" winter tires
|
36 psi (248 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21"
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 13. RWD with Performance Plus Suspension
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
P245/35R21 (Front)
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
P265/35R21 (Rear)
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 14. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with air
springs
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19"
|
36 psi (248 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 15. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with coil
springs
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19"
|
36 psi (248 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
34 psi (234 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
TPMS thresholds - Europe and Asia Pacific
Table 16. With air springs (excluding Performance
Plus and Dual Motor All Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19"
|
41 psi (283 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21"
|
37 psi (255 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 17. With coil springs (excluding Dual Motor
All Wheel Drive)
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19" Goodyear Eagle RSA2
|
38 psi (262 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
19" Michelin Primacy
|
41 psi (283 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
19" winter tires
|
38 psi (262 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21"
|
37 psi (255 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 18. RWD with Performance Plus Suspension
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
P245/35R21 (Front)
|
35 psi (241 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
P265/35R21 (Rear)
|
37 psi (255 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Table 19. Dual Motor All Wheel Drive with air
springs
| Tire |
Soft
Warning Threshold |
Hard
Warning Threshold |
|---|
|
19"
|
41 psi (283 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front and rear tires)
|
37 psi (255 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
21" (With 245 mm front, 265 mm rear tires)
|
37 psi (255 kPa)
|
25 psi (172 kPa)
|
Electrical
Table 1. Battery - High Voltage
| System |
Rechargeable Battery System |
| Type |
Lithium ion (Li-ion) |
| Rated
Capacity |
40,
60, 70, 85, 90 (kWh) |
| Voltage |
400V |
| Weight |
1245 lb (569 kg) -
85 kWh Battery |
| Output |
High voltage: 400V
DC Low voltage: 12V DC |
| Internal Operating
Temperature |
Driving:-1F to 122F
(-17 C to 50C) |
| Degrees |
Charging: 32F to 113F (0C to 45C) |
Table 2. Battery - 12V
| System |
Rechargeable Battery System |
|---|
|
Rating
|
Above 30 Amp/hr
| Voltage and
Polarity
| 12V Negative
(-) ground
|
Fuse Locations
Refer to the Model S Electrical Information page and click the circuit
diagram link that is appropriate for the vehicle's date of manufacture.
Exterior Dimensions
| A |
Overall Length |
196 in |
4,970 mm |
| B |
Overall Width (including mirrors)
Overall Width (excluding mirrors) |
86.2 in 77.3 in |
2,189 mm 1,964 mm |
| C |
Overall Height |
56.5 in |
1,445 mm |
| D |
Wheel Base |
116.5 in |
2,960 mm |
| E |
Overhang - Front |
37 in |
929 mm |
| F |
Overhang - Rear |
42.5 in |
1080 mm |
| G |
Ground Clearance - Coil Suspension |
5.65 in |
144 mm |
| G |
Ground Clearance - Air Suspension |
4.7 - 6.4 in |
119 - 163 mm |
| H |
Track - Front
Track - Rear |
65.4 in 66.9 in |
1,662 mm 1,700 mm |
Weights
| Curb weight (no occupants or
luggage) |
4,647 lb |
2,108 kg |
| Mid laden weight 1. |
4,978 lb |
2,258kg |
| Gross vehicle weight 2 |
5,110 lb |
2,318kg |
| Maximum front axle load |
2,778 lb |
1,261 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load |
3,360 lb |
1,524kg |
1 Mid laden weight is calculated with two 165 lbs (75 kg)
occupants and no luggage
2 Gross vehicle weight is calculated with two 220 lbs (100kg)
occupants and 110 lbs (50 kgs) of luggage.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN Locations
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in 3 locations:
The bottom corner of the driver's side of the windshield
On the d
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Voltage must be within Wall Connector rating
What this alert means:
Over or under voltage protection.
What to do:
Consult your electrician to ensure appropriate voltage on the circuit breaker
that services the Wall Connector.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector
Track Mode is always disabled when you start Model S.
To enable Track Mode for your current drive, shift into
Park and follow these steps:
1. Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Track Mode.
When enabled, TRACK displays on the instrument
panel above the driving speed, and a Track Mode
Identification Numbers
