Tesla Model S Dual Motor electric AWD automatic

2023
97%

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Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the Tesla Model S by Euro NCAP

Results
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10.0 10 Clean Air Index
9.4 10 Energy Efficiency Index
9.7 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
10.010 Cold Test
10.010 Warm Test
10.010 Highway
10.010 Cold Ambient Test
Road Test
10.010 On-Road Drive
5.05 On-Road Short Trip
8.08 On-Road Heavy Load
5.05 On-Road Light Load
2.02 Congestion
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

Thanks to its purely electric powertrain, the Model S naturally achieves the maximum score in this part of the assessment.

Laboratory Tests Energy
10.010 Cold Test 18.7kWh100 km
10.010 Warm Test 19.0kWh100 km
9.410 Highway 24.5kWh100 km
8.510 Cold Ambient Test 30.8kWh100 km
Consumption Driving Range
Average 20.7kWh100 km 554km
Worst-Case 30.8kWh100 km 367km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The energy efficiency of the Tesla Model S is high, despite the empty vehicle mass of 2.1 tons and gigantic power of 504 kW. Basically the same consumption values of ca. 18.8 kWh/100 km are determined in the Cold and Warm powertrain start WLTC+ tests, conducted at 23°C ambient temperature. Only 24.5 kWh are needed in the Highway Test with full-power acceleration phases. The electricity demand rises to 30.8 kWh/100 km in the Cold Ambient Test at -7°C, where the efficient but highly comfort oriented heating strategy has a significant impact on the measured energy consumption. Thanks to its high battery capacity and the efficient aerodynamics and powertrain, the Model S is able to achieve a driving range of 631 km in the On-Road Drive performed at 22°C.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
10.010 Cold Test
10.010 Warm Test
9.910 Highway
8.910 Cold Ambient Test
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Index is based on a Well-to-Wheel+ approach, meaning that the GHG emissions related to the supply of energy are added to those of the tailpipe. Since the Model S is a purely electric car, its GHG emissions originate only from the upstream processes of electricity supply. The values are ca. 53 g CO2‑eq./km in the standard WLTC+ tests and 87 g CO2‑eq./km in the Cold Ambient Test at -7°C. Overall, thanks to its efficient powertrain and the relatively low GHG of EU electricity production, the Model S achieves very high 9.7 out of 10 in this part of the assessment.

Our verdict

The Tesla Model S is able to impress not only for its cutting-edge technology features, but also for its attention to energy efficiency, performance and driving range. The version tested here is the AWD Dual Motor version, with 100 kWh of battery capacity and impressive power and torque output (504 kW, 842 Nm). Regardless of its size and mass, the Model S sets an example for the segment of pure electric luxury cars by displaying high and consistent driving range (up to 630 km in the real-world On-Road Drive), smart heat management and high efficiency, supported by 89% grid-to-battery-output efficiency (determined by 11 kW charging method). In light of all that, the vehicle is able to easily collect all 5 Green stars and reach an average score of 97%, just 1% less than the Model 3 tested last year.

Specifications

  • Tested Car 5YJSA7E57PF52XXXX
  • Publication Date 11 2023
  • Vehicle Class Executive Car
  • Emissions Class Euro 6 AX
  • Tyres 255/45 285/40R19
  • Mass 2,095 kg
  • System Power/Torque 504 kW/842 Nm
  • Declared Battery Capacity 100.0 kWh
  • Declared Driving Range Overall 634 km City 760 km
  • Declared Consumption 17.5 kWh/100 km
  • Heating Concept Waste heat + Heat pump