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Tesla Model S at a glance
| Body type | Executive saloon |
|---|---|
| Years | 2014-present (UK) |
| Battery (usable) | Usable ~70-100 kWh across the 70/75/85/90/100 packs |
| WLTP range (new) | Around 240-405 miles depending on pack and age |
| Real-world range | Roughly 180-330 miles in real use |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 150,000 miles on later cars; 8 years / unlimited miles on some older ones |
| Battery cooling | Active liquid cooling |
Figures are typical across the model's life and vary by year and trim, treat them as a guide, not a guarantee for a specific car.
How the Model S's battery ages
Model S packs are famous for longevity, often past 90% capacity after very high mileage. But you’re usually buying an older, higher-value car, so verify the actual capacity now rather than trusting the reputation.
Battery cooling is a big part of the story: this car uses active liquid cooling. Cars that have spent their life on rapid chargers, been left sitting at 100%, or lived somewhere hot tend to lose capacity faster, which is why two identical Model Ss on the same mileage can be worth different amounts. Read more in our guide to what's normal for EV battery degradation.
What to watch out for on a used Tesla Model S
- Older cars, check the range shown at 100% against the original and any battery/BMS history
- Free Supercharging and some features are car-specific and may not transfer to you
- Air suspension, door handles and the MCU (main screen) are known wear items
- Confirm which Autopilot/hardware generation the car has
What the Used EV Check shows for a Tesla Model S
Enter the registration and the Used EV Check returns, for that specific Model S: its expected real-world range now versus when new, an estimated degradation figure, a battery-health grade where a manufacturer test record exists, and the battery warranty remaining in miles and months. It also pulls the full MOT and mileage history so you can spot clocking or a car that has covered far more motorway miles than the advert suggests.
It's the fastest way to tell a good Tesla Model S from a tired one before you drive out to view it. For the wider process, see our complete used-EV buyer's guide and how to check an EV's battery health.
Range and battery-health figures are estimates modelled from real-world data and are shown for the specific vehicle in the Used EV Check. Range data is powered by ClearWatt. A battery-health grade is shown where a manufacturer test record exists, it is a comparative grade, not a measured state-of-health percentage.
Check a used Tesla Model S before you buy
Enter a registration to see this Model S's battery health, real-world range now vs when new and remaining battery warranty, an instant report.