Model S · 2015–2016 · UK

2015–2016 Tesla Model S 85D

328 miles of range (NEDC, an older and more generous test), a 77.5 kWh battery and Supercharging at up to 120 kW. Below: what that means for charging time and running costs, what each model year is worth now, and calculators that open with this car already chosen.

Black Tesla Model S (2012–2016) with the original black nosecone, front three-quarter view in an empty car park under a pale sky
Photo: Cali Naughton / Unsplash
NEDC range (older test)
328 mi
Usable battery
77.5 kWh
10–80% Supercharging
≈ 50 min
Per mile at home
9.9p
vs 13.8p in a petrol car

Specs

NEDC range (older test)
328 miles
EPA rating (US test)
270 miles
Usable battery
77.5 kWh (81.5 kWh gross)
Efficiency
340 Wh/mile (2.9 miles/kWh)
Peak Supercharging
120 kW
Onboard AC charger
11 kW
0–60 mph
5.2 s
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Boot space (max)
about 850 litres
Battery chemistry
NCA — Panasonic 18650 NCA

Same 85 kWh pack as the 85, dual motor.

Charging and running costs

Supercharger, 10% → 80%
about 50 min (54 kWh, ≈ £28)
Home charger, empty → full
about 11.5 hours at 7.4 kW
A full charge at home
≈ £22.59 at 26.5p/kWh
Per mile, off-peak EV tariff
2.8p at 7.5p/kWh
Per mile, home charging
9.9p
Per mile, Supercharging
17.7p at £0.52/kWh
Per mile, petrol car (45 mpg)
13.8p

Estimates from the specs and UK average prices, including about 10% charging losses at home. Supercharging slows as the battery fills, so times vary with the site, the weather and the battery's temperature.

Run the numbers for this car

Each calculator opens with the 2016 Tesla Model S 85D already chosen.

Total cost of ownershipEvery cost of owning this car over the years you keep it Real-world rangeMiles at your speed, temperature and load Charging timeMinutes from any % to any % on any charger Battery health checkTurn the range it shows at 100% into battery health Part-exchange valueWhat this car is worth, three ways of selling Depreciation forecastIts value year by year from here Insurance estimateA ballpark premium by region, age and no-claims Home vs Supercharger costYour monthly charging bill for any mix

Battery and warranty

  • Chemistry: NCA (Panasonic 18650 NCA).
  • Battery and drive unit warranty: 8 years or unlimited miles (gradual capacity loss is not covered).
  • 2012–13 cars: the VIN's 8th character shows the pack — C = 40 kWh tier, G = 60 kWh tier, N = 85 kWh tier, P = 85 kWh tier with the Performance motor. (2014–15 VINs only say standard or high capacity in the 7th character.)
  • Badges can mislead: 2016–17 cars badged 60/60D (and some 70/70D) use a 75 kWh pack limited by software. If yours has been unlocked, choose the 75 version.
  • Older 85 kWh packs: a 2019 software update capped range on about 1,700 cars; if your range dropped suddenly in 2019, that may be software rather than wear.

The last Model S and Model X were built at Fremont on 10 May 2026; 2026 was the final model year. (Wikipedia gives 13 May; contemporary reports say 10 May.)

Questions

What is the range of the 2015–2016 Tesla Model S 85D?
It was rated at 328 miles (NEDC, an older and more generous test) when new. Real-world range is usually 10–25% lower, and less again in cold weather or at motorway speeds; the range calculator works it out for your conditions.
How big is the battery in the Tesla Model S 85D?
About 77.5 kWh usable (81.5 kWh gross), NCA chemistry (Panasonic 18650 NCA).
How long does the Tesla Model S 85D take to charge?
About 50 minutes from 10% to 80% on a Supercharger (it peaks at 120 kW). About 11.5 hours from empty to full on a 7.4 kW home charger.
What does the Tesla Model S 85D battery warranty cover?
The battery and drive unit are covered for 8 years or unlimited miles (gradual capacity loss is not covered).

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Figures are approximate public values (EPA, WLTP, EV Database, Tesla) as of 2026-10; see Methodology. Not affiliated with Tesla, Inc.