About the Tesla Model S
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Tesla Model S is a Medium Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $108,382 for the Base variant and topping out at $241,762 for the D Performance.
There are 2 variants of the Model S available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2016.
The Tesla Model S is only available with an electric motor that produces 245kW and 525Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 Model S was offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
2016 Tesla Model S Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $122,208 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $134,818 |
D Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | $197,822 |
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2016 Tesla Model S Specs
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2016 Tesla Model S Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Tesla Model S Fuel Economy
| Tesla Model S | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Tesla Model S?
You should service your Model S at your authorised Tesla dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Model S's warranty.
2016 Tesla Model S Warranty
What is the warranty on a Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S offers a 4 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Tesla Model S FAQs
The cheapest Tesla Model S is the Base that starts from $108,382.
The most expensive Tesla Model S is the D Performance that starts from $241,762.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model S is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and D Performance.
The largest Tesla Model S is the Base which measures 1964mm wide, 4979mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model S is the D Performance which has 568kW of power from its null engine.
The Tesla Model S is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Tesla Model S is the D Performance which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Tesla Model S uses electric.