Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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kWh/100 km

Economy

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km/kWh

Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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Tesla Model S

tesla model s used
OverviewPrevious modelsReviewsSales rank
These model(s) are only available second-hand, either locally, or as used imports.

Tesla Model S

2015-2021
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The Tesla Model S was sold in NZ from 2015 onwards. A large number of variations are on the secondhand market, starting from the 60 kWh battery models, right up to the 100 kWh performance models.

2017 was the peak year for Model S sales. Sub-models include the 60, 60D, 70, 70D, 75, 75D, 75R, 85, 85D, P85, 90, 90D, 100D, P100D.

Price

Used Price (est.)$50,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h-
Top Speed-
Total Power-
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range320 km
Highway Range245 km
WLTP Consumption-
Charging Cost No data

Battery & Charging

Battery60+ kWh / 60+ kWh
ChemistryNCA
AC speed (max)-
DC speed (max)-
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space793 L / -
Frunk-
ShapeLarge Sedan
Length-
Width-
Height-
Kerb Weight2183 kg

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

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All Time
24
Last 12 months
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The Tesla Model S is the 24th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Tesla Model Ss have been sold in NZ?

There have been 582 Tesla Model Ss registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 62% NZ new and 38% used import.

How many sold per month and year

Tesla Model S registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
75D 193KW/EV/4WD/FD84
100D 193KW/EV/4WD/FD39
7530
75D25
90D25
LONG RANGE 208KW/EV24
100D21
P100D19
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PERFORMANCE 380KW/EV15
P100D 375KW/EV/4WD12
P90D6
P85D5
60D5
60R5
90 D4
604
853
LONG RANGE PLUS 208K3
STANDARD RANGE 208KW2
85D2
75R2
702
70D/75D1
70D1
P85+1
60 D1
LONG RANGE AWD 195KW1
75R 350KW/EV/FD1
85 D1
S851
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