Summary

• With 310 currently listed for sale and an average price of $17,073.00, 27.7% of 2015 Tesla Model Ss for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2015 Tesla Model S 4.33 / 5 stars.

• 80.6% of 2015 Model S models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2015 Tesla Model S stands out as one of the cars that helped define the modern electric vehicle. By this point in its first generation, it had already established the Model S formula of long-range EV capability, a minimalist cabin, and an exterior shaped more by aerodynamics than by fashion. It also remained unusual for its time in the way it blended luxury-car ambitions with software-driven design, making it feel ahead of the curve even as the years went on.

For 2015, Tesla was still evolving the Model S in ways that mattered to buyers. The 60 kWh models were phased out in favor of a new 70 kWh battery pack that delivered 329 horsepower and 240 miles of range. Tesla also started phasing out the 85 kWh option for the 90 kWh battery pack, which offered “Ludicrous” high-performance mode with 762 horsepower, up to 270 miles of range, and between 417 and 691 non-Ludicrous horsepower for the regular and Performance models, respectively. Vehicles also started to be equipped with Autopilot hardware in late 2014, with a software update in late 2015 activating Autopilot features.

What makes the 2015 Model S especially appealing is how much technology and performance it packed into a luxury sedan. Standard equipment included heated front seats, leatherette seating surfaces, a seven-speaker 200-watt audio system, power-adjustable front seats, two USB ports, and the large 17-inch infotainment touchscreen that controlled climate, entertainment, and vehicle functions. It also offered unlimited free supercharging at the Tesla Supercharger network. At the same time, buyers should be aware of the tradeoffs that came with early Model S ownership, including poor build quality and the absence of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Other model years to consider

• 2021 Tesla Model S

  • Average price: $46,382.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.3%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 544

• 2022 Tesla Model S

  • Average price: $48,365.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 29.2%
  • User rating: 4.29 / 5
  • Total listings: 586

• 2020 Tesla Model S

  • Average price: $32,616.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 32.0%
  • User rating: 4.67 / 5
  • Total listings: 416

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.