2015-2016 Tesla Model S 70 - Compare Electric Car Specs

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 745 litres of cargo space in the back (№31 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1645 litres of total cargo space (№57 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a frunk , and it offers an additional 60 litres for storing small items.

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2015-2016 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: Yes

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Netherlands
USA

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Liftback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

NEDC

GCC

No Data 377 km 113 out of 164 420 km 21 out of 59 337 km 216 out of 335

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

70 kWh 81 out of 162 66.5 kWh 95 out of 184

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

19.7 kWh/100 km 69 out of 151 5.07 km/kWh 203 out of 324

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11 kW 11 out of 25

Max DC Charging: 120 kW 55 out of 85

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): RWD 1 motor: IM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

235 kW (315 hp) 110 out of 190 440 Nm 127 out of 192

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 5.8 s 39 out of 120

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 225 km/h 22 out of 66

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4970 mm 52 out of 253

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

2189 mm 27 out of 130 1964 mm 31 out of 137

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1445 mm 194 out of 227

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2960 mm 48 out of 166

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5, 7

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2066 kg 230 out of 440

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

745 l 31 out of 193 1645 l 57 out of 190 60 l 30 out of 54

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

March 22, 2024

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Range Map

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Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in Europe and therefore not compatible with EU charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to USA

EURO 1-Ph 10 A

Output:: 2.3 kW

230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 16 A

Output:: 3.7 kW

230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 32 A

Output:: 7.4 kW

230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

EURO 3-Ph 16 A

Output:: 11.1 kW

400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

EURO 3-Ph 32 A

Output:: 22.2 kW

400 V, 32 A, 3-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (120 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

1

The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 120 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ km/h

Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

For deeper insights like added range, charging costs, and more, plus the ability to tweak settings manually, check out the Charging Calculator.

Overview

The Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive liftback. It came out in 2015. Tesla stopped making the 70 in 2016 and replaced it with the Tesla Model S 70 (2016). You can still find Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) on the used car market, with prices starting around €20,790.

The Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) has a 70 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 337 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 19.7 kWh per 100 km (or 5.07 km per kWh) — ranked №593 out of 852 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds (№39 out of 120 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 225 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 235 kW (315 hp) of power and 440 Nm of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) is 337 km (№216 out of 335 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) has a Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11 kW, which translates to approximately 50 km of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 120 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016):

Length: 4970 mm
Width: 2189 mm (including side mirrors) or 1964 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1445 mm
Wheelbase: 2960 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2066 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 745 litres of cargo space in the back (№31 out of 193 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1645 litres of total cargo space (№57 out of 190 ranked positions, among 852 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 60 litres for storing small items.

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.