# Tesla Model S

> The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric full-size luxury sedan produced by Tesla, Inc. from 2012 to 2026. Widely credited with proving electric vehicles could outperform combustion-engine rivals, it introduced features like over-the-air updates, a minimalist touchscreen dashboard, and Autopilot.

- **Created by:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Launched:** 2012
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** Paid - MSRP ranged from approximately $74,990 for the base Long Range to $129,990 for the Plaid variant before incentives and options.
- **Key features:** Electric Powertrain, Long Range Battery, Autopilot, 17-inch Touchscreen, Over-the-Air Updates

## Features

- **Electric Powertrain** — Dual-motor all-wheel drive or tri-motor Plaid configuration with up to 1,020 hp and instant torque delivery.
- **Long Range Battery** — Up to 410 miles of EPA-estimated range on the Long Range variant with a 100 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
- **Autopilot** — Advanced driver-assistance system using camera-based Tesla Vision for adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and auto lane changes.
- **17-inch Touchscreen** — Horizontal touchscreen infotainment system powered by AMD Ryzen, controlling climate, media, navigation, and vehicle settings.
- **Over-the-Air Updates** — Continuous software improvements delivered wirelessly, adding features and improving performance after purchase.
- **Supercharger Network** — Access to Tesla's global network of DC fast-charging stations, enabling long-distance travel with minimal charging time.
- **Yoke Steering Wheel** — Controversial aircraft-inspired steering yoke introduced with the 2021 refresh, replacing the traditional wheel.
- **Frunk Storage** — 5.3 cubic feet of front trunk storage thanks to the absence of an internal combustion engine.

## Achievements

- Motor Trend Car of the Year 2013
- Time Magazine Best Inventions of 2012
- World Green Car of the Year 2013
- 5-star NHTSA safety rating
- World's best-selling plug-in electric vehicle in 2015
- Car and Driver 10Best Cars 2015 and 2016
- Motor Trend Ultimate Car of the Year 2019 (most influential Car of the Year winner from 70 years)
- Time Magazine 10 Best Gadgets of the 2010s
- Lowest drag coefficient of any production car at launch (Cd=0.24, later improved to 0.208)

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Tesla announced a final refresh for the 2026 model year, adding a front bumper camera and increasing Long Range EPA range to 410 miles.
- **2025-02** — Musk announced that 2026 would be the final model year for Model S and Model X, with Fremont factory repurposed for Optimus robot production.
- **2023-01** — Tesla reintroduced the Standard Range Model S with 370 miles of range at a lower price point.
- **2021-06** — Plaid variant launched with tri-motor setup, 1,020 hp, 0-60 mph in 1.98 seconds, and yoke steering wheel.

## Links

- Website: https://www.tesla.com/models
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Tesla
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TeslaMotors
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teslamotors/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeslaMotors/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tesla

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