Long Range AWD
$180,000 +ORC
- Battery
- approx 95 kWh usable
- Range
- 634 km WLTP
- Power
- 493 kW
- DC charge
- 250 kW (Supercharger V3)
Long Range pick. 634 km WLTP, 3.2 second 0 to 100, Supercharger access via VIN registration.
Tesla
2026 Tesla Model S
Performance electric sedan
DiscontinuedBattery electric
From $180,000 plus on-road costs
The Model S is the car that built Tesla's reputation, now in second generation form with the MY26 mid cycle refresh adding new bumpers, revised interior trim and acoustic glass.
From$180,000+ORC
Range (WLTP)634 km
Power493 to 760 kW
Battery95 kWh
DC charge250 kW
Boot793 L
WarrantyNo Tesla Australia coverage. US base warranty does not transfer
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Model S yet. On paper, use a licensed Australian import specialist, get a written compliance and conversion plan before paying. Confirm VIN can be registered against the Tesla app for Supercharger access. Factor specialist insurance and RHD parts availability into ownership costs.
Why consider it
- Plaid 2.1 second 0 to 100 km/h remains a production EV benchmark.
- Long Range 634 km WLTP is competitive with the latest German rivals.
- 250 kW Supercharger V3 access via VIN registration is genuinely usable on Australian road trips.
What to know
- Not sold by Tesla Australia.
- No factory warranty or dealer support, complicated insurance, compromised resale, and the lottery of finding a clean right hand drive example or a quality RHD conversion.
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Who it suits
Sub 2 second acceleration chasers, Tesla loyalists who want the halo car, software first buyers happy in the Tesla OS ecosystem, and long range road trippers who value 250 kW Supercharger access.
EV first-timers
634 km WLTP, charge at home
Keen drivers
493 to 760 kW on tap
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.634 km
WLTP range
Real-world range will vary with speed, weather and load.
250 kW
DC fast charging
AC charging at home up to 11 kW.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Battery | Range | Power | DC charge | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range AWD | $180,000 +ORC | approx 95 kWh usable | 634 km WLTP | 493 kW | 250 kW (Supercharger V3) | Long Range pick. 634 km WLTP, 3.2 second 0 to 100, Supercharger access via VIN registration. |
| Plaid | $240,000 +ORC | approx 95 kWh usable | 760 kW | 250 kW (Supercharger V3) | Halo performance flagship. 2.1 second 0 to 100, still a benchmark for production EVs. |
Plaid
$240,000 +ORC
- Battery
- approx 95 kWh usable
- Power
- 760 kW
- DC charge
- 250 kW (Supercharger V3)
Halo performance flagship. 2.1 second 0 to 100, still a benchmark for production EVs.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
793 L
Boot space. plus 89 L frunk
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want factory warranty and dealer support, you need CarPlay or Android Auto, you want a round wheel rather than the yoke as standard, or you can live with the (much cheaper) Model 3 Performance.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a Tesla Model S in Australia?
Not from Tesla. The configurator does not list it and there is no factory right hand drive production line. Anything on Australian plates is a privately imported car, typically a US market left hand drive converted to RHD or a rare ex UK example.
How much does a privately imported Model S cost?
Indicative landed cost sits around $180,000 for a Long Range AWD and between $230,000 and $260,000 for a Plaid, depending on options, donor sourcing and the specialist used.
Can a privately imported Model S use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. Once the VIN is registered against the Tesla app, privately imported cars can access the Tesla Supercharger network in Australia. Peak DC charging is 250 kW on V3 hardware.
How fast is the Tesla Model S Plaid?
Tesla claims 2.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h on the Plaid, courtesy of three motors producing a combined 760 kW.
The Tesla Model S in full
The Model S is the car that built Tesla's reputation, now in second generation form with the MY26 mid cycle refresh adding new bumpers, revised interior trim and acoustic glass. Tesla Australia does not sell it, so any AU plated example is a private import. Two trims globally: Long Range AWD at 493 kW with 634 km WLTP, and Plaid tri motor at 760 kW and 2.1 second 0 to 100 km/h. Yoke or round wheel option, 17 inch landscape touchscreen, no CarPlay or Android Auto, 250 kW Supercharger V3 access via VIN registration.
From$180,000+ORC
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