These tesla model s figures cover the measurement periods and populations identified in the available source material. Estimates, surveys and forecasts retain their reported scope.
Key Tesla Model S Statistics
The main findings are:
- The original 2012 specification sheet offered 40 kWh, 60 kWh and 85 kWh battery choices (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch variants).
- Current Model S Plaid range is listed as 368 miles EPA-estimated (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S Plaid 0-60 mph acceleration is listed as 1.99 seconds (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S Plaid curb mass is listed as 4,802 lb (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S maximum Supercharging power is listed as 250 kW (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- A 2020 NHTSA petition analysis counted 109 Tesla-owner sudden-unintended-acceleration complaints across Tesla vehicles and 757,208 estimated vehicle-years (2012-2019 data analyzed in 2020 petition; United States NHTSA data; Tesla vehicles).
- Current Model S Plaid official WLTP range is listed as 611 km (current page accessed 2026-10-04; WLTP markets).
- Current Model S Plaid top speed is listed as 200 mph (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S Plaid cargo volume is listed as 28 cubic feet (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S basic-vehicle warranty is four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first (current page accessed 2026-10-04; Model S warranty).
- The same petition reported 14.39 Tesla SUA complaints per 100,000 vehicle-years (2012-2019 data analyzed in 2020 petition; United States NHTSA data; Tesla vehicles).
- Current Model S official WLTP range is listed as 744 km (current page accessed 2026-10-04; WLTP markets).
- Current Model S Plaid quarter-mile result is listed as 9.23 seconds with a 155 mph trap speed (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S Plaid drag coefficient is listed as 0.23 Cd (current page accessed 2026-10-04).
- Current Model S battery and drive-unit warranty is eight years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first (current page accessed 2026-10-04; Model S warranty).
Contents
- Key Tesla Model S Statistics
- Tesla Model S statistics: production role, model history and market position
- Tesla Model S range, efficiency and battery statistics
- Tesla Model S acceleration, power and speed statistics
- Tesla Model S dimensions, weight, seating and cargo statistics
- Tesla Model S charging, warranty and ownership statistics
- Tesla Model S safety, reliability evidence and company trends
Tesla Model S statistics: production role, model history and market position
The original 2012 specification sheet offered 40 kWh, 60 kWh and 85 kWh battery choices (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch variants). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
Historical launch specification; later configurations differ.
Tesla Model S range, efficiency and battery statistics
- Current Model S Plaid range is listed as 368 miles EPA-estimated (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S Plaid official WLTP range is listed as 611 km (current page accessed 2026-10-04; WLTP markets). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S official WLTP range is listed as 744 km (current page accessed 2026-10-04; WLTP markets). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- The current Model S page lists 18 kWh/100 km official energy consumption for Plaid (current page accessed 2026-10-04; WLTP markets). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- The current Model S page lists 16.8 kWh/100 km official energy consumption for the dual-motor Model S (current page accessed 2026-10-04; WLTP markets). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S had an EPA range of 265 miles across the listed four variants (2012 launch specifications). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh variants were rated at 88 city, 90 highway and 89 combined MPGe (2012 launch specifications). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 40 kWh Model S was projected at 160 miles at a constant 55 mph (2012 launch specifications; Test condition stated by Tesla). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 60 kWh Model S was projected at 230 miles at a constant 55 mph (2012 launch specifications; Test condition stated by Tesla). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S was projected at 300 miles at a constant 55 mph (2012 launch specifications; Test condition stated by Tesla). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S had a 48/52 front/rear weight distribution (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh variants). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
Tesla labels range as an estimate; actual range varies with configuration, weather, speed and elevation.
WLTP and EPA are different test cycles and are not interchangeable.
Test-cycle estimate; not a guaranteed real-world distance.
Official test-cycle consumption; actual consumption varies.
Historical EPA test result; applies to 85 kWh launch variants.
Historical EPA rating using 2012 methods.
Tesla estimate under a constant-speed condition; 40 kWh vehicle was marked winter 2012.
Tesla estimate under a constant-speed condition; 60 kWh vehicle was marked fall 2012.
Tesla estimate under a constant-speed condition.
Historical configuration measurement.
Tesla Model S acceleration, power and speed statistics
- Current Model S Plaid 0-60 mph acceleration is listed as 1.99 seconds (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S Plaid top speed is listed as 200 mph (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S Plaid quarter-mile result is listed as 9.23 seconds with a 155 mph trap speed (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S Plaid peak power is listed as 1,020 hp (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- The 2012 base 40 kWh Model S was rated at 110 mph and 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph (2012 launch specifications; Model S 40 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 60 kWh Model S was rated at 120 mph and 5.9 seconds from 0-60 mph (2012 launch specifications; Model S 60 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S was rated at 125 mph and 5.6 seconds from 0-60 mph (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S Performance was rated at 130 mph and 4.4 seconds from 0-60 mph (2012 launch specifications; Model S Performance 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 standard 85 kWh Model S peak motor power was 362 hp (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Performance 85 kWh Model S peak motor power was 416 hp (2012 launch specifications; Model S Performance 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 standard 85 kWh Model S peak torque was 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Performance 85 kWh Model S peak torque was 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) (2012 launch specifications; Model S Performance 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 standard 85 kWh Model S quarter-mile time was 13.7 seconds (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Performance 85 kWh Model S quarter-mile time was 12.6 seconds (2012 launch specifications; Model S Performance 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
Tesla footnote says rollout is subtracted.
Tesla says the 200 mph speed requires a paid hardware upgrade; otherwise 163 mph.
Manufacturer-listed performance figure.
Tesla-listed peak figure.
Historical launch specification.
Historical motor rating.
Historical manufacturer specification.
Tesla Model S dimensions, weight, seating and cargo statistics
- Current Model S Plaid curb mass is listed as 4,802 lb (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S Plaid cargo volume is listed as 28 cubic feet (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S Plaid drag coefficient is listed as 0.23 Cd (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- The 2012 Model S length was 196 inches (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S width with mirrors folded was 77.3 inches (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S width with mirrors was 86.2 inches (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S height was 56.5 inches (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S wheelbase was 116.5 inches (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S total cargo volume was 31.6 cubic feet (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S rear cargo volume was 26.3 cubic feet with seats up (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S rear cargo volume was 58.1 cubic feet with seats down (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S front cargo volume was 5.3 cubic feet (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 Model S total interior volume was 95.1 cubic feet (2012 launch specifications; Model S launch body). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
Configuration-specific manufacturer figure.
Manufacturer-listed cargo volume.
Manufacturer-listed aerodynamic coefficient.
Historical body dimension.
Historical body dimension; mirrors extended to 86.2 inches.
Historical cargo measurement; not directly comparable with current page’s configuration.
Historical cargo measurement.
Historical interior-volume measurement.
Tesla Model S charging, warranty and ownership statistics
- Current Model S maximum Supercharging power is listed as 250 kW (current page accessed 2026-10-04). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S basic-vehicle warranty is four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first (current page accessed 2026-10-04; Model S warranty). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- Current Model S battery and drive-unit warranty is eight years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first (current page accessed 2026-10-04; Model S warranty). (Model S – Luxury Electric…)
- The 2012 40 kWh battery warranty was eight years or 100,000 miles (2012 launch specifications; Model S 40 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 60 kWh battery warranty was eight years or 125,000 miles (2012 launch specifications; Model S 60 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh battery warranty was eight years with unlimited miles (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S was specified for up to 300 miles of range per hour at a Supercharger under Tesla’s stated 55 mph conditions (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
- The 2012 85 kWh Model S could recover 50% charge in 30 minutes under the listed Supercharger specification (2012 launch specifications; Model S 85 kWh). (2012 Tesla Model S Specifications…)
Maximum listed power; charging performance varies by conditions and state of charge.
Warranty terms can vary by market and are not a reliability rate.
Warranty terms can vary by market and configuration.
Historical warranty term.
Tesla’s stated constant-speed and equipment conditions; not a universal charging rate.
Historical 90 kW Supercharger specification and stated equipment conditions.
Tesla Model S safety, reliability evidence and company trends
- A 2020 NHTSA petition analysis counted 109 Tesla-owner sudden-unintended-acceleration complaints across Tesla vehicles and 757,208 estimated vehicle-years (2012-2019 data analyzed in 2020 petition; United States NHTSA data; Tesla vehicles). (Motor Vehicle Defect Petition to…)
- The same petition reported 14.39 Tesla SUA complaints per 100,000 vehicle-years (2012-2019 data analyzed in 2020 petition; United States NHTSA data; Tesla vehicles). (Motor Vehicle Defect Petition to…)
- The petition’s non-Tesla control group contained 4,169,929 vehicle-years and 41 SUA complaints (2012-2019 data analyzed in 2020 petition; United States NHTSA data; 19-vehicle control group). (Motor Vehicle Defect Petition to…)
- Tesla’s 2024 annual report recorded $72.480 billion in automotive sales revenue (year ended December 31, 2024; Tesla worldwide). (Tesla 2024 Annual Report on…)
- Tesla’s 2024 automotive sales revenue was 8% lower than in 2023 (2024 versus 2023; Tesla worldwide automotive segment). (Tesla 2024 Annual Report on…)
- Tesla reported $77.070 billion in total automotive revenue for 2024 (year ended December 31, 2024; Tesla worldwide). (Tesla 2024 Annual Report on…)
- Tesla’s 2024 automotive regulatory-credit revenue was $2.763 billion (year ended December 31, 2024; Tesla worldwide). (Tesla 2024 Annual Report on…)
- Tesla’s 2024 automotive leasing revenue was $1.827 billion (year ended December 31, 2024; Tesla worldwide). (Tesla 2024 Annual Report on…)
- Tesla reported $596 million of FSD (Supervised) revenue recognized in 2024 (year ended December 31, 2024; Tesla worldwide). (Tesla 2024 Annual Report on…)
Petitioner analysis covers Tesla vehicles collectively, not Model S alone; estimated vehicle-years and complaint data are not a failure rate.
Petitioner-derived rate; Tesla vehicles are pooled and the filing notes vehicle-year estimation limitations.
Control group selected by petitioner; not a randomized comparison.
Company-wide automotive revenue; not Model S revenue.
Company-wide change; not Model S-specific.
Includes automotive sales, regulatory credits and leasing; not Model S-specific.
Company-wide regulatory credits; cannot be attributed to Model S.
Company-wide leasing revenue; cannot be attributed to Model S.
Company-wide revenue and not Model S-specific.