2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants)

Ludicrous/Long Range variants / 5-door liftback / Global markets with variation in battery and drivetrain

TAS-001Exact year/trim recordGold

Engine identity

Engine code

TAS-001

Engine summary

Electric dual motor or tri motor all-wheel drive depending on variant; no internal combustion engine

Displacement

N/A (Electric Motor)

Power

Long Range: ~670 hp (500 kW) total; Plaid: ~1020 hp (760 kW) total

Torque

Long Range: Up to 1050 Nm; Plaid: Up to 1400 Nm

Fuel system

Electric battery pack and motors

Timing drive

N/A (Electric motor)

OBD port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Oil type

Electric drive units sealed; no engine oil required

Oil capacity

N/A

Coolant

Approximately 12 liters (battery + inverter + motor cooling system), varies by configuration and market

Fluid

Sealed electric motor gear oil, not user serviceable

Differential fluid

N/A (integrated with motor gear oil)

Brake fluid

DOT 3 or DOT 4, check service manual

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

Single-speed fixed gear for each motor

Spark plugs

None

Service interval

Recommended service every 20,000 miles or annually; electric motors require minimal maintenance

Tire sizes

Front 245/45R19 or 245/35R21, Rear 275/45R19 or 275/35R21

Wheel torque

Verify by VIN and market

Common and chronic problems

Battery degradation over time varies by use
Potential issues with touchscreen and infotainment software
Brake wear due to regenerative braking reliance

First checks

Battery health and charge capacity
Tire wear and alignment
Brake fluid level and condition

Before replacing parts

Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

Tesla Model S 2021 was sold globally though battery pack specifications and available performance versions vary by market.
Plaid trim launched in 2021 featured tri motor AWD with substantial power increase, available in North America and select other markets.

Common codes

P0300 P0420 P0171 P0455

Source and verification notes

Tesla 2021 Model S owners manual and technical specifications
Third party technical reviews and automotive databases (Car and Driver, Edmunds)

Compatible tools

Verify by VIN and market

FAQ

What engine code does the 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) use? 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) is listed here with engine code TAS-001; engine summary: Electric dual motor or tri motor all-wheel drive depending on variant; no internal combustion engine.
What oil and capacity does the 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) use? 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) is listed with Electric drive units sealed; no engine oil required and oil capacity N/A. Confirm market and engine option before service.
What are common 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) problems? Highlighted checks for 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants): Battery degradation over time varies by use, Potential issues with touchscreen and infotainment software, Brake wear due to regenerative braking reliance.

Engine identity

Engine code

TAS-001

Engine summary

Electric dual motor or tri motor all-wheel drive depending on variant; no internal combustion engine

Displacement

N/A (Electric Motor)

Power

Long Range: ~670 hp (500 kW) total; Plaid: ~1020 hp (760 kW) total

Torque

Long Range: Up to 1050 Nm; Plaid: Up to 1400 Nm

Fuel system

Electric battery pack and motors

Timing drive

N/A (Electric motor)

OBD port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Oil type

Electric drive units sealed; no engine oil required

Oil capacity

N/A

Coolant

Approximately 12 liters (battery + inverter + motor cooling system), varies by configuration and market

Fluid

Sealed electric motor gear oil, not user serviceable

Differential fluid

N/A (integrated with motor gear oil)

Brake fluid

DOT 3 or DOT 4, check service manual

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

Single-speed fixed gear for each motor

Spark plugs

None

Service interval

Recommended service every 20,000 miles or annually; electric motors require minimal maintenance

Tire sizes

Front 245/45R19 or 245/35R21, Rear 275/45R19 or 275/35R21

Wheel torque

Verify by VIN and market

FAQ

What engine code does the 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) use? 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) is listed here with engine code TAS-001; engine summary: Electric dual motor or tri motor all-wheel drive depending on variant; no internal combustion engine.

What oil and capacity does the 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) use? 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) is listed with Electric drive units sealed; no engine oil required and oil capacity N/A. Confirm market and engine option before service.

What are common 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants) problems? Highlighted checks for 2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants): Battery degradation over time varies by use, Potential issues with touchscreen and infotainment software, Brake wear due to regenerative braking reliance.

2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Before replacing parts

Important notes

Scanning Engine...

2021 TESLA Model S TAS-001 (Ludicrous/Long Range variants)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Before replacing parts

Important notes