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2017 Tesla Model S consumer reviews

$68,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Model S Tesla
(40 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Stunningly great, AND IT GETS BETTER!

After literally decades of BMW's and MBZ's, we transitioned to Teslas in 2013. Our 2017 Model S 90D is paired in the garage with a P100D as well, and both bring joy with every drive with stunning acceleration, incredible smoothness, and a remarkably good ride, despite upgrading to the 21" wheels for enhanced handling. Even more impressive is that every few weeks the car gets better with OTA updates adding more features, enhancing the already pretty good Autopilot, and just getting more "stuff" you didn't even know you wanted (Spotify was added in v. 10). As I type this there are Tesla staffers adding even more features for v. 11, all of which will download in the months and years ahead, at no cost. That has never, ever, happened with any other car we've owned . . . and certainly not for free! Another benefit: we drive for free, and power our home, with our Tesla Solar Panels. They paid for themselves if under TWO YEARS as we added up the cost of gasoline, and the electric bills, and getting the solar panels was an absolute "no-brainer" decision. If your home's roof works well with solar, GET THEM soon after you get your Teslas and you'll laugh at gas price spikes, and utility bills, for the rest of your life. Lastly, for the minor service issues we have had, Tesla's Mobile Service is simply stellar: they come to your home or office with the parts and fix whatever is wrong on site! No wasted time or trips to the Service Center. There are dozens of other superlatives with buying a Tesla; don't have the time to list them all. Just get one (or some) for your family and you'll understand why it is so awesome to drive the future!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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great to drive

great to drive and fun to own. never had any mechanical issues with the car in the past 3 years of owning it and recommend to others

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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BEST car I ever had

Model S75D is designed from the ground up to be the safest, most exhilarating sedan on the road. With unparalleled performance delivered through Tesla's unique, all-electric powertrain, Model S accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.1 sec. Boasting up to 250 miles of range, the Model S is the all-electric dream car envied by many. The car seats 5 adults easily and has a sound system with 12 channels of amplification delivering 560W maximum power

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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OVERPRICED GARBAGE

Basically a $30,000 car with batteries and two fast electric motors. Interior leather is absolute crap for a $100k plus car, when compared to Audi, BMW or Mercedes. Interior options are absolutely lacking when compared to above. No place to hang dry cleaning, no rear USB ports... No seat memory for a few different drivers... The car is a joke! And way more toxic to the environment then I would have guessed!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Incredible performance, styling and comfort.

The Model S has class-leading range and in P100D form, it is unbeatable in a straight line. Routine OTA software updates from Telsa keeps improving on the cars various systems, especially the Autopilot. One of the safest cars on the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A dream to drive

Fun and fast. I have had BMW M3 and Porsche Macan S and this kills them both. Love driving it. Have had no issues with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Engineering Excellence

Everything about this vehicle, is well planned and executed. Switching from my Mercedes-Benz to TESLA was like trading in my flip phone for an iPhone. Automotive Perfection!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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You won't want to drive anything else!

The Tesla Model S is an amazing vehicle, pure and simple. The pick up speed is unparalleled by any gas car. This car is quiet, smooth, reliable, and virtually maintenance free. Not having to stop at a gas station is a great feeling. I couldn't say enough positive things about the Tesla... you would think I'm getting paid to say this but I'm not! :-)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just plain fun

It?s so far ahead of every other car I?ve ever driven or owned. It?s truly the future. With some small interior finish and styling tweaks, this car can be perfect.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I smile every time I drive it

My dream car. High tech, comfortable, and insanely fast. Yet easy to control and very very safe. I get compliments almost every day. And I'm hella green.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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