Tesla Model S 85 2013

Starting price: $79,900

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Tesla Model S 85 2013 is best understood as a RWD electric sedan with enough range and charging data to evaluate regular trips. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 265 mi official, but also about 256 mi mixed and 180 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 21 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 36 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats and 28-58.1 cu ft cargo. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range
265 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
256 mi
Cold highway estimate
180 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-9 mi / -3%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 8 h 21 min
Fast charging
10-80% 36 min (est.)
10-80% range added
180 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
28-58.1 cu ft
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather350 miles
City - Cold Weather231 miles
Highway - Mild Weather222 miles
Highway - Cold Weather180 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity85 kWh
Usable Capacity80.8 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty PeriodNo Data
Warranty MileageNo Data
Cathode Material

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)8 h 21 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)20 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)120 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)95 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)36 min
Charge Speed (mild)200 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)150 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 20m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW65h 35m3 mi/h—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW48h 20m3 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW11h 55m14 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW9h 35m18 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11 kW8h 20m20 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~36 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWNACS connector50 kW avg.1h 10m104 mi/h—
DC 150+ kWNACS connector95 kW avg.36 min198 mi/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration5.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed139.8 mph
Total Power278 kW
Total Torque324.5 lb-ft
EPA Consumption38 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)256 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)31.4 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range265 mi
MPGe City88 MPGe
MPGe Highway90 MPGe
MPGe Combined89 MPGe
Energy Use38 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:5 stars
Front crash:5 stars
Rollover resistance:5 stars
Safety rating:5 stars
Rating year:2013

Source: NHTSA

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Length195.7 in
Width77.3 in
Width with Mirrors86.1 in
Height56.9 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Weight4629.7 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)5732 lbs
Max. Payload1102.3 lbs
Cargo Volume28 ft³
Cargo Volume Max58.1 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk5.3 ft³
Roof Load165.3 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked1653.5 lbs
Towing Weight Braked3527.4 lbs
Vertical Load Max165.3 lbs
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$79,900
Seats5
LATCHYes 2 seats
Turning Circle37.4 ft
PlatformTESLA S/X
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySedan
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.