Tesla as a wedding car: which model suits your day?

Why a Tesla works so well as a wedding car

A Tesla as a wedding car feels different from a classic wedding car. You hear no engine, you smell no exhaust, and the car looks sleek and modern. When you arrive at the town hall, nobody turns their head because of the noise, but they do because of the car itself. That suits a wedding with a contemporary style.

An electric Tesla at your wedding does call for a few choices you would not face with a classic car. Which model suits you? Will you get through the day without charging? And how do those wing doors cope in a tight spot? Below you will find the answer to each question. If you would like to look more broadly at types of car first, read how to choose a wedding car that suits your day.

Which Tesla suits your wedding day?

As a wedding car you will come across four models: Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. They differ in space, getting in and out, and presence. One thing is good to know in advance: two of the four can no longer be bought new.

Model S and Model X are no longer sold new

According to the ADAC, since July 2025 you can no longer order a new Model S or Model X, including in the Netherlands. The Model 3 and Model Y remained available to order. In January 2026 Elon Musk announced that Tesla is ending the Model S and the Model X, KTVU reported. Production has since stopped: according to TopGear, Model X production ended in May 2026.

For you, that means a Model S or Model X as a wedding car is always an existing, used car, usually from a rental company. So ask about the year of manufacture and the condition of the car. A well-maintained example looks just as good in your wedding photos as a new one.

Model X: wing doors as a photo moment

The Model X is the Tesla you see most often as a wedding car. That is down to the rear doors. According to TopGear, the Falcon Wing doors hinge upwards in two sections. Stepping out while the door swings open above you is a moment your photographer will be eager to catch.

There is choice inside too. According to the ANWB, the Model X has three separate seats in the back as standard, with a six- or seven-seat layout as an option. TrouwTesla highlights the room for legs and dress as a plus point of their white Model X. Ask which layout your car has. That way you will know whether you and your dress and train fit side by side, or whether a witness would be better off riding in a second car.

Model S: low, calm and elegant

The Model S has regular doors and sits lower than the Model X. You step down a little further to get in, and with a full dress that takes a little more time. On the other hand, the car looks calm and elegant, without the show of wing doors. A Model S as a wedding car is a good fit if you like understated chic. You also see it less often than the Model X, so you still stand out.

Do check the number of seats. At Drive the Passion, for example, the Model S is set up for four people.

Model 3 and Model Y: still sold new

The Model 3 and the Model Y can still be ordered new. You see them less often as wedding cars. A car from a rental company may be a few years old, so ask about the year of manufacture here too. The Model 3 is a five-seater. The Model Y comes in a five-seat version and a seven-seat one. You may not even need a following car.

A quiet ride and plenty of glass

The biggest difference from a petrol car is something you notice inside. You can simply talk, even on the motorway. In an ANWB test report, the interior noise of the Model Y at 130 km/h was measured at 65 dB(A). The ANWB also describes the interior as high quality. That is nice if you want a moment together on the way, before the party begins.

The Model X has something extra. According to Autozine, the windscreen continues up into the roof. So you look up at the sky, which gives lovely light in photos taken inside the car. For other models, simply ask the rental company what the roof looks like.

Will you get through the wedding day without charging?

On your wedding day you will make several journeys one after the other. So you want to be sure the car can manage the whole programme, from home to ceremony, photo location and party. Do not just look at the official WLTP range (the figure from a fixed factory test), but above all at real-world use.

An example: according to EV Database, the Model Y Premium AWD has a WLTP range of 622 km. In practice, the same source estimates that at 400 km in winter and 550 km in summer. For the Model 3 Premium AWD the WLTP range is 660 km, with around 460 km in winter. If you are marrying in winter, allow a bigger margin.

For an older Model S or Model X those figures will differ, because these are cars a few years old. So these are the questions to ask your rental company:

• Will the car arrive fully charged at the first pick-up address?
• How many kilometres does this car actually manage on a full battery?
• Who takes care of charging if something extra comes up, such as an additional photo location?

If charging does turn out to be necessary, a new Model Y Premium AWD goes from 10 to 80% in 28 minutes on a Tesla Supercharger v3 or a rapid charger of 250 kW or more, according to EV Database. On a 150 kW charger it takes 33 minutes. You would rather not plan for it, but it is reassuring to know. Add up the kilometres of your own route yourself and compare them with the range the rental company gives you.

Wing doors: two testers, two experiences

Wing doors look beautiful, but they come with their own rules. And testers disagree on how much room they need. According to Autozine (a 2016 test), such a door needs only 30 cm of space to open in a narrow parking space, much less than a regular door.

The ANWB found something quite different with a 2017 Model X. The rear doors have sensors so that they do not cause damage. In car parks the gap sometimes remained too narrow to get in, and in a tight parking space the door would not open at all. So think ahead about where you will get out:

• Will the car stand under a canopy, gateway or low tree at the ceremony?
• Is there a car park on your route? If so, it is better to get out outside.
• Agree with your photographer where the car will stop, so the doors can open fully.

Decorating: talk to the rental company first

A ribbon and some flowers turn any car into a wedding car. With a Tesla there are a few extra questions. The ANWB mentions the camera-controlled driver assistance systems of the Model Y, and the Model X has sensors in the rear doors. So ask the rental company what you may attach and where, whether cameras and doors must be kept clear, and how to fix something in place without touching the paintwork.

Some rental companies are happy to help. At Een Dagje Tesla, for example, you can get a personalised number plate or window sticker with your wedding date or first names. You will find more ideas in the article on original decorations for your wedding car.

Hiring a Tesla for your wedding: what to look out for

You can arrange a Tesla for your wedding through a wedding car rental company, a rental company that specialises in Teslas or sports cars, or someone you know. Compare the terms carefully, because they vary widely.

Self-drive or with chauffeur. Not every rental company lets you drive yourself. If it is allowed, requirements apply. At Drive the Passion the driver must be at least 23 years old and have held a category B driving licence for at least three years. Read more about self-drive or with chauffeur before you choose.

What is included in the price. Check whether a price includes or excludes VAT, how many kilometres are included, how high the deposit is and whether the rental company charges a call-out fee. An example: at TrouwTesla you pay € 80 per hour including chauffeur, plus a one-off amount for the journey to your first pick-up address. If you want to know what a wedding car costs in general, read what wedding car hire costs.

Put everything in writing. Times, route, pick-up address, who charges the car and what happens if there is a breakdown: put it on paper. The wedding car checklist will help you with that.

Prefer an electric classic?

A Tesla is not the only way to have a quiet, electric wedding. The range of electric wedding cars is still small, but there are lovely alternatives. One example is the Porsche 911 Electric from Vintico: a classic 1966 Porsche that has been fully converted to electric. It seats two people, and according to the rental company, self-drive is allowed.

Photo: Porsche 911 Electric from Vintico

Where a Tesla is modern and sleek, this car feels warm and timeless. Inside you see wood and leather, not a big screen. You can read more about electric driving as a trend in the article on wedding car trends for 2027.

Photo: Porsche 911 Electric from Vintico

Would you like to see all the options side by side? Then take a look at the range to hire an electric wedding car, or go to the homepage to compare wedding cars. Add the cars you like to your favourites, so you can look at them together at your leisure later.