2015 Tesla Model S for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 21.5 to 23.0 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 21.5 to 23.0 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 2015 Tesla Model S for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2015 Tesla Model S specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric motor | Electric motor |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Combined | 21.5 kWh/100 km | 23.0 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 435 km | 426 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $3.23 | $3.45 |
2015 Tesla Model S: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MPG city (US) | 94 MPGe | 90 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 102 MPGe | 92 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 97 MPGe | 91 MPGe |
| Battery | 90 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Charge at 240 V | 12 hours | 11.3 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 736 L (26 cu ft) | 736 L (26 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$770 | US$833 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $646 | $690 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2015 Tesla Model S
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 668 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (268), unknown or other (189) and suspension (150). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V376000 | 2024-05-28 | seat belts:front:warning light/devices | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 24V051000 | 2024-01-30 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 23V838000 | 2023-12-12 | electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's... |
| 21V035000 | 2021-01-29 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will... |
| 19V002000 | 2019-01-07 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators... |
| 18V204000 | 2018-03-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. |
| 17V260000 | 2017-04-19 | parking brake | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release. |
| 15V780000 | 2015-11-23 | seat belts:front | Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2015 Tesla Model S?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2015 Tesla Model S for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2015 Tesla Model S, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the Model S
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 668 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, unknown or other and suspension. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the figures tell you
Power: the electric motor; drive: all-wheel drive. It is fully electric: no gas at all, and you return it with the charge it had at pickup. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
It uses 21.5 kWh per 100 km, so 300 km takes about 65 kWh of charge. On paper it goes 435 km between charges, less in winter. The electricity for 100 km comes to about $3.23 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$770 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the Model S is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 736 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Model S answers the big questions. Rent the Model S first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Model S on your commute before you commit to it.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $3.23 in electricity. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$770 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 2015 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Get an offer
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2015 Tesla Model S from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2015 Tesla Model S for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2015 Tesla Model S
Does CarmaCars sell the 2015 Tesla Model S?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2015 Tesla Model S before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2015 Tesla Model S have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2015 Tesla Model S cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$770 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $646.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.