Tesla S/X
Tesla's original skateboard chassis, designed specifically for electric — battery flat in the floor, compact motors on the axles — shared by the Model S (2012) and Model X (2015). This is the platform that established the skateboard layout as the norm; almost every EV that came after adopted the idea. For a used-car buyer the two live questions are the battery condition (ask about remaining capacity) and the charging speed: early examples charge considerably slower than the later refresh and update cars.
Tesla S/X is the EV platform of Tesla, in production since 2012, with a 400V architecture. The Tesla S/X platform carries 2 models from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on Tesla S/X runs from 567 to 744 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
Tesla Model S
AWD2025+ · update· verified| Battery (gross) | 100 kWh NCA |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 95 kWh |
| Drivetrain | Dual Motor AWD |
| Power | 504 kW |
| Motors | 2× · 1 front / 1 rear |
| WLTP range | 744 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±595 km |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±30 min |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2012Model S, the firstTesla launches the Model S and defines the skateboard layout that virtually every later EV would adopt
- 2015Model X with falcon-wing doorsThe SUV on the same chassis adds the distinctive falcon-wing doors and a third row of seats
- 2021Major refreshRenewed interior with yoke steering, a new rear motor pack and the introduction of the tri-motor Plaid
- 2022Supercharger network opensTesla gradually opens its fast-charging network to other brands
- 2025UpdateA subtle facelift with a new front, extra range and more comfort keeps the platform current
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the Tesla S/X platform?
- The Tesla S/X platform carries Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X.
- Which group owns the Tesla S/X platform and how long has it been in production?
- The Tesla S/X platform was developed by Tesla, has been in production since 2012 and runs at 400V.
- Which variant on the Tesla S/X platform charges fastest?
- The Tesla Model S AWD charges on the Tesla S/X platform at a peak of 250 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±30 minutes.
- What is the WLTP range on the Tesla S/X platform?
- The verified variants on the Tesla S/X platform reach a WLTP range of 567 to 744 km.
Verify the specifications of each version before purchase or customer use. Real-world range is a CarMatch estimate for mixed driving, not a manufacturer figure. Battery values are gross packs; charging times are approximations. Not a homologation document, not an offer.