AC Charging
Charge port
Type 2
Max. AC power output
11 kW
Charging time
10h 15m
DC Charging
Charge port
CCS Supercharger
Max. AC power output
250 kW
Charging time
30m
Find key electric car specifications including range, charging time, price, and the ideal charging station.
The Tesla Model S is an electric fastback midsize luxury sedan with a high-tech minimalist cabin, supercar-like acceleration, impressive long-range, and access to Tesla's network of superchargers for fast charging.
100 kWh
649 km
€ 93.990
175 Wh/km
5
Yes
Charge port
Type 2
Max. AC power output
11 kW
Charging time
10h 15m
Charge port
CCS Supercharger
Max. AC power output
250 kW
Charging time
30m
Charging type
Wall plug (2.3 kW)
Time (empty to full)
48h 45m
Range per hour of charging
13 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging method is for emergencies only.
Charging type
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)
Time (empty to full)
30h 15m
Range per hour of charging
21 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging station takes longer to fully charge this car.
Charging type
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)
Time (empty to full)
15h 15m
Range per hour of charging
43 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging station takes longer to fully charge this car.
Charging type
3-phase 16A (11 kW)
Time (empty to full)
10h 15m
Range per hour of charging
63 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging station is the best fit for this car!
This charging station will enable you to charge this car at the maximum possible charging speed.
Charging type
3-phase 32A (22 kW)
Time (empty to full)
10h 15m
Range per hour of charging
63 km/h
Our recommendation
This charging capacity is higher than your car can handle.
Read our comprehensive guide to discover everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging before buying an electric car.
The time it takes to charge a Tesla Model S depends on the type of charging station you charge at. At an AC charging station, the Tesla Model S can charge at a maximum power of 17 kW. This means charging from 0 to 100 percent should take around 7 hours. Whilst charging at a DC fast charger should take around 30 minutes from 10 to 80 percent, thanks to the maximum charging power of 250 kW.
The Tesla Supercharger is an electric vehicle DC fast charging station owned and operated by Tesla themselves. Exclusively available to Tesla owners, these charging stations are capable of charging at a maximum speed of 250 kW.
If you own a Tesla, such as the Tesla Model S, the easiest way to find a Supercharger is by using the Tesla app or the in-car navigation system. Tesla's navigation system will automatically route via Superchargers if needed, and to save you arriving to find them all in use, can tell you if any spaces are available or not.
The Tesla Model S is currently available in two different models, the Long Range, and the Plaid, both with different ranges:
*These estimates are based on the WLTP ratings and the actual range may vary based on factors such as speed, weather conditions, and elevation change.
Depending on which version of the Tesla Model S you choose and your location or dealership, the starting price ranges between £90,000 and £120,000* in the UK.
*Prices are taken from EV Database.
One of the many reasons people look at purchasing an electric car is to experience features you won't typically find in traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. Of these new electric cars, the Tesla Model S is no exception.
The most advanced feature you can find in the Tesla Model S is Autopilot which allows for almost fully automated driving. Autopilot enables your car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically, and, without any input, can change lanes, navigate on/off motorways, prevent potential collisions, and even drive to your location on demand.
Some of the other features the Tesla Model S highlights on its website are the incredible 0-100 km/h time of 2.1 seconds, what they call the ‘interior of the future’, with a yolk shaped steering wheel, a 17-inch touchscreen control centre with the ability to play console-grade games, watch movies, and multiple wireless charging pads for your smartphone(s).
Categorised as a luxury five-seater liftback saloon, the Tesla Model S has a length of 4,970 mm, a width of 1,964 mm, and a height of 1,445 mm. The cargo load of the Tesla Model S is 793 litres.
Which charging station you charge at will have a big influence on the price you pay to charge your Tesla Model S, be this a home charger, public charger, or DC fast charger. The table below shows how much you could expect to pay to charge your Tesla Model S at each charging station.
Charging station type (right) Tesla Model S version (below) | Home (AC) cost per kWh: £0.28 | Public (AC) cost per kWh: £0.34 | Fast (DC) cost per kWh: £0.54 |
Long Range & Plaid (95 kWh) | £26.60 | £32.30 | £35.91 |
Important: Prices are approximations based on our experience and do not represent the real-life situation and represent the cost to charge from zero to 100 percent SoC for AC and from 10 to 80 percent for DC.
The Tesla Model S Long Range has a top speed of 155 mph and a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.2 seconds, whilst the Tesla Model S Plaid has a top speed of 200 mph and a seriously impressive 0 to 62 mph time of 2.1 seconds.
