Tesla Model S (2016) vs Tesla Model S (2019)

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Model S (2016) compared with Model S (2019)

	TeslaModel S (2016)	TeslaModel S (2019)
Overview
Released
Released	2016	2019
Performance
Powertrain
Powertrain	Electric	Electric
Power
Power	315–605 bhp	534–778 bhp (better)
0–62 mph
0–62 mph	2.7–5.8 s (better)	3.8–4.2 s
Top speed
Top speed	130–155 mph	155–162 mph (better)
Engine or motors
Engine or motors	Configuration power figures are from EV Database: 235 kW (60 and 75), 245 kW (60D), 350 kW (later 75D), 311 kW (90D), 345 kW (P90D), 397 kW (P90D Ludicrous) and 451 kW (100D), converted to bhp. Its P100D power is explicitly estimated and is omitted. These represent the listed configurations during their production periods, not a single launch specification.	Tesla’s Q1 2019 investor update confirms a new powertrain without increasing the existing packs’ capacity. The original Tesla announcement reproduced by Electrek describes a permanent-magnet synchronous-reluctance front motor, induction rear motor and silicon-carbide power electronics. Configuration power is from EV Database: 398 kW (Standard Range and Long Range), 580 kW (2019–20 Performance), converted to bhp; explicitly estimated later power and usable battery capacities are omitted.
Gearbox
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear	Single-speed fixed gear
Drive
Drive	Rear-wheel drive on 60 and 75; front and rear motors with all-wheel drive on D versions	Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)
Zero-emission range (WLTP)	–	283–405 miles
Fastest charging
Fastest charging	120–145 kW	100–200 kW (better)
Range detail
Range detail	These versions use NEDC rather than WLTP. EV Database lists 249 miles (60), 254 miles (60D), 298 miles (75), 304 miles (75D), 557 km (90D), 509 km (P90D), 316 miles (P90D Ludicrous) and 393 miles (100D). No NEDC or estimated real-world range is placed in the WLTP comparison field.	Configuration WLTP combined ranges are from EV Database. Auto Express reported 375 miles WLTP for its August 2019 Long Range test car; EV Database lists 388 miles for the 2019–20 configuration, so these are not treated as one immutable launch rating. Tesla’s original 370-mile US Long Range claim is EPA, not WLTP. EV Database reports a claimed Performance acceleration figure of 2.5 seconds with one-foot rollout subtracted and estimates 2.8 seconds without it; neither estimated correction nor a mixed-test figure is used as a main 0–62 field.
Charging
Charging	Maximum DC charging figures are from EV Database: 120 kW for the listed 60–90 kWh configurations and 145 kW for 100D/P100D; output varies during charging. Tesla confirms that the 2016 60 and 60D had batteries upgradeable to 75 kWh by a paid software update. Model badges are not usable battery capacities, and EV Database’s estimated usable capacities are omitted.	The original Tesla announcement, reproduced by Electrek, specifies up to 200 kW on V3 and 145 kW on V2 for the upgraded range. EV Database specifically lists the software-limited Standard Range at 100 kW. Later Long Range Plus and Performance 250 kW entries are explicitly estimates in those database records and are omitted.
Practicality
Body
Body	Saloon	Saloon
Seats
Seats	5	5
Length
Length	4,970 mm	4,970 mm
Width
Width	1,964 mm	1,964 mm
Size
Size	Tesla’s historical 2012–2020 North American manual gives 4,970 mm length, 1,964 mm width without mirrors, 2,189 mm with mirrors and 2,960 mm wheelbase. Its software documentation is updated, so features must be checked against the vehicle’s build date and options.	Tesla’s historical 2012–2020 North American manual gives 4,970 mm length, 1,964 mm width without mirrors, 2,189 mm with mirrors and 2,960 mm wheelbase. Its software documentation is updated, so features must be checked against the vehicle’s build date and options.
Tech and safety
Infotainment
Infotainment	17-inch portrait centre touchscreen and a separate instrument display. The April 2016 hardware update included a new front fascia, adaptive headlights and access to optional HEPA filtration. Autopilot hardware and software differ by build date and purchased options.	17-inch portrait touchscreen with separate driver display. The 2019 hardware update adds fully adaptive air-suspension damping; this is distinct from earlier height-adjustable air suspension. Software and driver-assistance options vary by build date and purchased package.