Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background and Identification

The Tesla Model S is a full-sized plug-in electric five-door, luxury liftback, produced by Tesla Motors in Fremont California.

The car has won numerous awards such as the 2013 World Green Car of the Year, 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine's 2013 Car of the Year, Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year 2012 award and Consumer Reports' top-scoring car ever. It also scored a perfect 5.0 NHTSA automobile safety rating in every category.

Specifications

Drivetrain

Electric motor 416 bhp (310 kW), 443 ft·lb (600 N·m), Three-phase AC induction motor

Transmission 1-speed fixed gear (9.73:1)

Battery 70, 75, 85, 90 and 100kWh lithium ion batteries

Electric range

85 kWh

265 mi (426 km) (EPA)

310 mi (500 km) (NEDC)

70 kWh

240 mi (390 km) (EPA)

Plug-in charging

11 kW 85–265 V onboard charger for single phase 40 A or 3 phase 16A on IEC Type 2 inlet

Optional "Twin Charger" for 22 kW for single phase 80A or 3 phase 32A

Optional Supercharger for 120 kW DC offboard charging, adapters for domestic AC sockets (110-240V)

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,959 mm (116.5 in)

Length 4,976 mm (195.9 in)

Width 1,963 mm (77.3 in)

Height 1,435 mm (56.5 in)

Curb weight 2,108 kg (4,647.3 lb)

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