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2015 Tesla

Model S AWD - 85D

Auto (A1)

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2015 Tesla Model S AWD - 85D

Photo of a related trim of this model (2015); you're viewing the 2015.

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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Motor kW
140EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
106 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
95 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
100 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
270 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
23 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
196 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,647 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ24009Openopened Apr 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  • DP23002Openopened Jun 29, 2023VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  • DP23001opened Apr 7, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • EA22002opened Jun 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE21020opened Aug 13, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  • PE20020opened Nov 22, 2020SUSPENSION:FRONT

    Fore Link Failure

  • and 5 more

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

84 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSB-25-16-003

    On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the vehicle’s performance.

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.38_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Aug 31, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.32.3_082024.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Aug 31, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.32_0824.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • and 76 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
8 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.