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Tesla Model S facelift Sedan (2015-2021)

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MSRP 79990 USDNeo score 74%Ext score 86%
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Product Overview

Tesla Model S (facelift 2016) is full-size sedan in production from 2015 to 2021. It is powered by electric motors from 286hp to 598hp aided by batteries from 60kWh to 100kWh.
Engineers at Tesla clearly made a great effort in aerodynamics, with a class-leading 0.24 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Tesla Model S (facelift 2016) comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.
After years of upgrades, it now has the world's most advanced autopilot system in a passenger vehicle. Old and new models continue to receive over-the-air software updates.

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Ratings

What we found**

Neo score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Down to exceptional 2.5s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 598hp of power
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Lots of reliability issues

What external reviewers found***

Ext 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Superb ride and handling
  • Superb range
  • Superb infotainment system
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Not the best handling
  • Not the most fun to drive
  • Slightly fiddly to use
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Specifications

100D6060D7070D7575D90DLong RangeP100DP90DP90D AWDPerformance

Capacity

Cargo Capacity745 L / 26.3 cu-ft ~ 1645 L / 58.1 cu-ft
Passengers7777777757775
Payload493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs493 kg / 1087 lbs467 kg / 1030 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble wishb
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19Front wheel tires: P245/45 R19, P245/35 R21 Rear wheel tires: P245/45 R19, P265/35 R21245/45 R19245/45 R19245/45 R19Front wheel tires: P245/45 R19, P245/35 R21 Rear wheel tires: P245/45 R19, P265/35 R21
Turning Circle11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity100.0 kWh (gross)60.0 kWh (gross)60.0 kWh (gross)70.0 kWh (gross)70.0 kWh (gross)75.0 kWh (gross)75.0 kWh (gross)90.0 kWh (gross)100.0 kWh (gross)100.0 kWh (gross)90.0 kWh (gross)90.0 kWh (gross)100.0 kWh (gross)
Body Style5-door battery-electric Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in144 mm / 5.7 in135 mm / 5.3 in144 mm / 5.7 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4970 mm / 195.7 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4978 mm / 196.0 in4970 mm / 195.7 in
Size | Width1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1964 mm / 77.3 in | 2189 mm / 86.2 in (mirror unfolded)1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1963 mm / 77.3 in1964 mm / 77.3 in | 2189 mm / 86.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1662.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1661.0 mm / 65.4 in1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1700.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in1700.0 mm / 66.9 in
Weight2250.0 kg / 4960.4 lbs2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs2100.0 kg / 4629.7 lbs2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs2100.0 kg / 4629.7 lbs2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs2100.0 kg / 4629.7 lbs2200.0 kg / 4850.2 lbs2201.0 kg / 4852.4 lbs2300.0 kg / 5070.6 lbs2250.0 kg / 4960.4 lbs2250.0 kg / 4960.4 lbs2253.0 kg / 4967.0 lbs
Wheel Size8.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 19Front wheel rims: 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 218.0J x 198.0J x 198.0J x 19Front wheel rims: 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 21
Wheelbase2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2960 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2959 mm / 116.5 in2960 mm / 116.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.3 sec5.8 sec5.4 sec5.5 sec5.4 sec4.6 sec4.4 sec4.4 sec3.8 sec2.7 sec3.0 sec3.3 sec2.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.1 sec5.5 sec5.1 sec5.2 sec5.1 sec4.4 sec4.2 sec4.2 sec3.6 sec2.6 sec2.9 sec3.1 sec2.4 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.24
Electric Range348 mi391 mi / 402 mi (2020 update)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph261.0 km/h / 162.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Engine | Power422 hp / 314.7 kW320 hp / 238.6 kW332 hp / 247.6 kW320 hp / 238.6 kW332 hp / 247.6 kW320 hp / 238.6 kW332 hp / 247.6 kW422 hp / 314.7 kW286 hp / 213.3 kW598 hp / 445.9 kW539 hp / 401.9 kW469 hp / 349.7 kW510 hp / 380.3 kW
Transmission | Gears1-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2017 ~ 20192016 ~ 20172016 ~ 20172015 ~ 20162015 ~ 20162016 ~ 20172016 ~ 20172015 ~ 201720192016 ~ 20192015 ~ 20162015 ~ 20162019 ~ 2021
Debut2012-06-22
Made InUS: California; EU: Netherlands
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Sentiment Score 75%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Tesla is unaccountably coy about specifying the total output of the two electric drive motors. But the 75D seems to pack a total of 415bhp, giving it the impressive performance credentials of a 140mph top speed and 4.2sec 0-60mph acceleration time. The car is simple to drive, of course, like the simples of automatics. The handling is good, mostly because the car’s weight is centred in the battery, which is extremely low in the car.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive performance
  • Excellent range
  • Supercharger network
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals

autoexpress[2]

Sentiment Score 84%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Tesla Model S is a car that people have wanted to own ever since it was launched in 2014. At the top of the range, the Model S Performance enables maximum acceleration, with a claimed 0-60mph time of 2.3 seconds. The Long Range variant is no slouch either, with the added ability to cover slightly more ground on a single charge. The Model S also benefits from a hi-tech interior, dominated by a vast 17-inch TFT portrait screen that controls all interior functions. Other features include WiFi connectivity - which allows over-the-air software updates of the assorted tech on board.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful all-electric powertrain
  • Impressive range
  • Excellent range
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals

autoexpress[3]

Sentiment Score 74%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Tesla Model S remains one of the most convincing EVs you can buy. This entry-level 75D model is certainly the pick of the line-up. It has nearly as much range as its significantly more expensive siblings. It is almost as fast and keeps all the best attributes of the Model S intact.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb infotainment system
  • Superb range
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • No in-car functions

autoexpress[4]

Sentiment Score 88%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The latest Model S is fundamentally similar to the car that was launched more than five years ago, yet in many ways it is substantially better. With greater range and efficiency, improved comfort and sharper dynamics than before, it remains an accomplished electric car. The Model S's stiffest competition comes from within; the smaller Model 3 offers 95% of what the S does, but for a fraction of the price.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive range and efficiency
  • More agile than the Model 3
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • No over-the-air updates

carmagazine[5]

Sentiment Score 89%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
V3 Supercharging reduces charging times by an average of 50%. Tesla claims the new high-speed ultra-rapid chargers could add as much range as 1000 miles per hour. Both Model S models get air suspension which results in relatively supple, forgiving ride quality. Autopilot works well once you've been through a lengthy period of acclimatisation.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Supercharged Supercharging
  • Superb infotainment system
Cons
  • Slightly fiddly to use

carmagazine[6]

Sentiment Score 91%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
twin-engined, 691bhp Tesla Model S P85D is one of the very few cars to have a distinct and not entirely pleasant effect on your anatomy. I've driven it, but I felt the effect most strongly as a passenger. From any of its seven possible seats, the Tesla feels even faster than the Veyron because of the way it gets from standstill to 30mph.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • The fastest four-wheel-drive system in the world
  • Superb ride and handling
Cons
  • It’s not as fast as the Veyron
  • You can’t change gear for you

carmagazine[7]

Sentiment Score 98%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
£82,400 flagship Model S gets a 90kWh battery pack, stored along the spine of the chassis. Pay an extra £8300 and you get an uprated smart fuse, complete with its own lithium-ion power source and electronics. The results are that rocketship demolition of 0-62mph, a quarter-mile in 10.9sec and a v-max of 155mph, up 20%.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Impressive range
  • Powerful all-wheel drive
Cons
  • Ludicrous mode isn’t for everyone

carwow[8]

Sentiment Score 88%
Reviewers from carwow have found the following***:
The Tesla Model S is an all-electric executive saloon that combines amazing performance with zero tailpipe emissions. Compared with the likes of the petrol- and diesel-powered Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6, it is like a Fender Stratocaster with a massive amplifier in the company of acoustic guitars. The Model S has a huge 17-inch touch-screen display that controls pretty much all of the Model S's functions.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Superb infotainment system
  • Impressive range
Cons
  • No automatic gearbox
  • No starter button or hand brake

cnet[9]

Sentiment Score 90%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The Model S was always a comfortable car, but it never really felt comfortable being pushed. The new suspension and tires offer both substantially improved ride quality and more rewarding handling. The Model S's stiffest competition comes from in-house, in the form of its sibling the Model 3 Long Range.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive range
  • New suspension and tires
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Not the best handling
  • Not the most fun to drive

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References

1. ^ Tesla Model S 75D 2018 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/tesla/model-s/first-drives/tesla-model-s-75d-2018-uk-review. 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
2. ^ Tesla Model S review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-s. 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Tesla Model S 75D 2018 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-s/104254/tesla-model-s-75d-2018-review. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ New Tesla Model S Long Range 2019 review . [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-s/107620/new-tesla-model-s-long-range-2019-review. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
5. ^ Tesla Model S review: Still the king of the hill?. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/tesla/model-s-electric/. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
6. ^ Tesla Model S P85D (2015) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/tesla/tesla-model-s-p85d-2015-review/. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
7. ^ Tesla Model S P90D (2015) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/tesla/tesla-model-s-p90d-2015-review/. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
8. ^ Tesla Model S Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/tesla/model-s. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
9. ^ 2019 Tesla Model S Long Range review: Familiar, yet oh so much better. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-tesla-model-s-long-range-awd-review/. 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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