Model S
Luxury electric sedan launched in 2012 with up to 410 miles range, featuring Plaid tri-motor powertrain achieving 0-60 mph in 1.99 seconds and industry-leading battery technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies batteries for Tesla Model S?
Tesla Model S uses 18650 NCA (Nickel Cobalt Aluminum) cylindrical battery cells supplied by Panasonic, manufactured in Japan and at Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada. The battery pack contains thousands of cells in a liquid-cooled configuration managed by Tesla's custom BMS.
What is the Plaid powertrain in Model S?
Model S Plaid features Tesla's revolutionary tri-motor powertrain with carbon-fiber wrapped rotors, delivering 1,020 horsepower and 0-60 mph in 1.99 seconds. The system uses three permanent magnet motors with advanced thermal management, all designed and manufactured by Tesla in the USA.
Where are Tesla Model S components manufactured?
Model S components are sourced globally: batteries from Japan/USA (Panasonic), motors from USA (Tesla), FSD computer from South Korea/USA (Samsung), displays from Taiwan/South Korea (Innolux/LG), brakes from Italy/Mexico (Brembo), with final assembly at Tesla's Fremont, California factory.
Who supplies the FSD computer for Model S?
Model S uses Tesla's custom Full Self-Driving computer (HW3 or HW4) with chips designed by Tesla and manufactured by Samsung Electronics. HW3 uses 14nm process (144 TOPS), while HW4 uses 7nm process (400 TOPS) for enhanced autonomous driving capabilities.
What companies supply parts for Tesla Model S?
Key Model S suppliers include Panasonic (battery cells), Tesla (motors and powertrain), Samsung (FSD computer), Brembo (brakes), Bosch/ZF (steering), LG Display/Innolux (displays), Autoliv (airbags), and STMicroelectronics/Infineon (power electronics).