| Manufacturer | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Model | Model S |
| Production | 2012 – 2020 |
| Body | Sedan |
| Platform | Tesla Model S |
| Engines | Tesla Drive Unit LR · Tesla Drive Unit Plaid |
| Markets | Global · multi-market |
Download Owner's Manual
Official PDF, hosted by Tesla. 2020 model-year edition.
This document is the manufacturer's reference for every fluid capacity, torque value, service interval and warning indicator in the this Model S. We link directly to the OEM hosting — nothing is republished here.
Verified specifications5 datapoints
Each value below cites its source document; sources are labelled by type (OEM document, official register, OEM portal, or vendor-compiled workshop data) in the Sources list. Where multiple homologated variants exist, a value shown as a range varies by variant.
Dimensions, weights & capacities
| Length | 4978 mm · 196.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1964 mm · 77.3 in |
| Height | 1445 mm · 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm · 116.5 in |
Pick your trim — compare all variants2 trims
Side-by-side specs for every Model S variant. Click a row for the full spec sheet (fluids, torques, parts, maintenance) filtered to that engine.
| Trim | Engine | Hp | Torque | Trans | Drive | 0-100 | Top | Range | Battery | DC kW | Kerb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S Long Range (dual motor AWD) | Tesla Drive Unit LR | 670 | 723 N·m | single-speed reducer (BEV) | AWD | 3.1 s | 250 km/h | 652 km | 100.0 kWh | 250 kW | 2069 kg |
| Model S Plaid (tri-motor AWD) | Tesla Drive Unit Plaid | 1020 | 1420 N·m | single-speed reducer (BEV) | AWD | 2.0 s | 322 km/h | 637 km | 100.0 kWh | 250 kW | 2162 kg |
Engine specifications2
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Drive Unit LRTesla AC permanent-magnet drive unit (LR) · electric | — | 670 hp | 723 N·m |
| Tesla Drive Unit PlaidTesla AC PM drive unit (Plaid tri-motor) · electric | — | 1020 hp | 1420 N·m |
Displacement, bore, stroke and compression are factory engine geometry; power and torque are the peak figures across this generation's variants. Match the engine code to your vehicle.
Gen-wide fluids4
The rows below (such as A/C refrigerant, brake fluid and the differential and transfer-case fills) are shared across the engines listed above. Engine-specific fluids — oil, coolant and transmission fluid — differ by engine and are shown per engine in the comparison above and on each trim's page.
| Reduction gear oil | 1.5 qt · 1.4 L · Tesla Drive Unit Oil[2] |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | — · Tesla DOT 3[2] |
| Washer fluid | 5.5 qt · 5.2 L · Tesla washer fluid[2] |
| A/C refrigerant | — · R1234yf 730 ± 20 g (most markets) / R134a 770 ± 20 g (Asia-Pacific)[2] |
Sources
- NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecificationsOfficial registerUS government open-data; manufacturer-filed per FMVSS reporting. Public domain. Used for dimensions, curb weight, drive type, engine codes.Retrieved 2026-05-20
- Tesla service spec (Tesla Service Manual portal + Munro & Associates + tesla.com OM)OEM owner's-manual portalTesla Owner's Manual (live portal per car/year) + service docs published on service.tesla.com. BEVs lack engine oil — fluid spec is reduction-gear oil (~1.0-1.4 L per drive unit, Tesla proprietary), HV-loop coolant (G-48 ethylene glycol, ~22-23 L total), brake fluid (DOT 3, ~1 L), R-1234yf refrigerant (~1.5 kg with heat pump).Retrieved 2026-05-21
- RDW Open Data (CC0) — EU type-approval e4*2007/46*0667Official registerRDW open data — Tesla Model S: WLTP range 652 km, electric motor 219 kW. Self-sourced. CC0.Retrieved 2026-11-08