Model S highway range and real-world range

At a steady 120 km/h, we estimate the Tesla Model S Model S AWD covers about 527 km on a full charge, versus 660 km rated.

Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)

Model S highway range at 120 km/h

NRCan's tests show the Model S AWD using 13% more energy on the highway than in the city, so highway range is lower the combined rating. NRCan's highway cycle averages well under 100 km/h, so we take its highway figure and reduce it by 15% for 120 km/h. The Model S ranks #4 of 62 on this estimate.

Model S real-world range

Real-world range depends on speed, temperature, wheels and load. Mixed driving in mild weather usually lands near the rated 660 km. Sustained highway speeds pull it toward the 527 km estimate, and a cold highway trip can drop it further; see the Model S winter range. For trip planning, most drivers use between 10% and 80% (charging stops) or 100% (leaving home) of the battery, which is about 390 to 502 km of highway driving.

Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2025 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.