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TESLA MODEL S Common
As of 2026 Q1, 10,304 TESLA MODEL Ss remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 10,480 in 2021 Q2 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 176 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 10,304 on the road.
Rarer than 15% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the MODEL S
The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that was produced by the American automaker Tesla from 2012 to 2026. The automaker's second vehicle, the Model S has been described as one of the most influential electric cars in the industry. Its various accolades include the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award in 2013. Tesla started developing the Model S around 2007 under the codename WhiteStar, with Henrik Fisker appointed as lead designer for the project. After a dispute with Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, Fisker was replaced by Franz von Holzhausen who, by 2008, had designed the production...
TESLA MODEL S — questions & answers
How many TESLA MODEL S are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 10,304 TESLA MODEL S were still registered in the UK — 9,925 licensed and on the road, plus 379 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TESLA MODEL S rare?
The TESLA MODEL S is common, with 10,304 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TESLA MODEL S increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TESLA MODEL S on UK roads fell by 94 (0.9%).
What fuel do most TESLA MODEL S use?
Most TESLA MODEL S run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TESLA MODEL S peak?
The TESLA MODEL S peaked at 10,480 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.