Car leasing: 2017 Tesla Model S
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 20.7 to 21.1 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 20.7 to 21.1 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
Rent a 2017 Tesla Model S for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 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 | 20.7 kWh/100 km | 21.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 539 km | 401 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $3.11 | $3.17 |
2017 Tesla Model S: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MPG city (US) | 98 MPGe | 98 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 104 MPGe | 101 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 101 MPGe | 99 MPGe |
| Battery | 100 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Charge at 240 V | 12 hours | 11 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$750 | US$750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $622 | $634 |
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 2017 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 428 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (115), suspension (107) and unknown or other (96). 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... |
| 23V085000 | 2023-02-15 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through... |
| 22V818000 | 2022-11-01 | steering:electric power assist system | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole. |
| 22V037000 | 2022-01-27 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. |
| 21V846000 | 2021-10-29 | forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. |
| 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car leasing: the 2017 Tesla Model S
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2017 Tesla Model S for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is the 2017 Tesla Model S for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the Model S
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 428 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, suspension and unknown or other; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
The electric motor, paired with a 1-speed automatic, drives it. Being electric, it is quiet and quick from a stop, and it charges at home, at work or at public chargers. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
It uses 20.7 kWh per 100 km, so 300 km takes about 62 kWh of charge. The EPA rates its range at 539 km. Winter cold and fast highway driving cut that down. A 300 km weekend costs about $9.33 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Model S
Being a large sedan, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 736 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Good uses for the Model S
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Model S on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Model S answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $3.11 in electricity. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2017 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Over to you
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 2017 Tesla Model S from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 Tesla Model S
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Tesla Model S for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Tesla Model S
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 Tesla Model S?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Tesla Model S cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $622.00.
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.