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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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in 3 locations:
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not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
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Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
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