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Comparison to Today
Comparison of the original Model S 85 with the latest LR. All information is for the USA market. (May-2024)
Model S LR |
Specifications
Item | Model S 85 | Model S LR |
---|---|---|
Model Year | 2012 | 2024 |
Code Name | Whitestar | Lychee |
EPA Range | 265 mi | 402 mi |
EPA MPGe Combined | 89 | 120 |
EPA Efficiency | 38 kWh/100 mi | 28 kWh/100 mi |
Battery Energy | 85 kWh | 100 kWh |
Battery Usable | 77 kWh | 95 kWh |
Battery Software Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery Main Cell Style | 18650 | 18650 |
Battery Main Cell Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Main Chemistry | NCA | NCA |
Battery Main Cell Vendor | Panasonic | Tesla/Panasonic |
High-Voltage Architecture | 400 V | 450 V |
Battery 12V Type | AGM | Lithium-Ion |
Low-Voltage Architecture | 12 V | 16 V |
Charging Rate, DC Max | 90 kW | 250 kW |
Charging Rate DC Alternate | 90 kW | 150 kW |
Charging Rate, AC | 10 kW | 11.5 kW |
Charging Systems | Tesla, NACS | Tesla, NACS |
Charging Systems, Optional | CHAdeMO | CHAdeMO, CCS |
Maximum Speed | 125 mph | 155 mph |
0 to 60 mph | 5.6 sec | 3.1 sec |
Paint Colors | 8 | 5 |
Peak Power | 362 hp | 670 hp |
Cd | .24 | .208 |
Maximum Regen | 50 kW | 50 kW |
Cargo Space | 60.2 cu. ft. | 64.6 cu. ft. |
Vehicle Width, with mirrors | 86.2 in. | 86.2 in. |
Vehicle Width, folded mirrors | 77.3 in. | 78.2 in. |
Vehicle Width, excluding mirrors | 77.3 in. | 78.2 in. |
Vehicle Length | 196 in. | 198 in. |
Vehicle Height Normal | 56.5 in. | 56.3 in. |
Ground Clearance Maximum | 6.0 in. | 6.2 in. |
Turning Radius | 245 in. | 245 in. |
Towing Capability | 0 lbs. | 0 lbs. |
Seats (standard/optional) | 5/7 | 5 |
Warranty - General | 4 year/50 k mi | 4 year/50 k mi |
Warranty - Restraint Systems | 5 year/60 k mi | 5 year/60 k mi |
Warranty - Drive unit and Battery | 8 year/unlimited k mi | 8 year/150 k mi |
Weight, Curb | 4,647 lbs. | 4,560 lbs. |
Payload | lbs. | 827 lbs. |
Date when Info Collected | 2-Jul-22 | 19-Jul-2024 |
Prices and Options
Vehicle options can mostly be purchased with the vehicle but some options are also available after the vehicle purchase. Options and pricing can change, so consult the Tesla order page for the most current information. Prices, options and features are for the original Model S as of 31-Dec-2012. Comparison is not exact as many options now included are more advanced than those available in 2012.
Item | Model S 85 | Model S LR |
---|---|---|
Active Air Suspension | $1,500 | Included |
Enhanced Auto-Theft | Not Available | Included |
Full Self-Driving | Not Available | $8,000 |
Homelink | Included | Included |
Interior Color White or Cream | Not Available | $2,000 |
Mobile Charging Cable | Included | $230 |
Paint - Black | 0 | $1,500 |
Paint - Blue | $750 | $1,500 |
Paint - Grey | $750 | |
Paint - Lunar Silver | $2,500 | |
Paint - Pearl White | 0 | $1,500 |
Paint - Red | $1,500 | $2,500 |
Paint - Stealth Grey | 0 | |
Paint - Ultra Red | $2,500 | |
Paint Armor | $950 | Not Available |
Panoramic Sunroof | $1,500 | Not Available |
Parcel Shelf | $250 | Included |
Premium Interior | $1,500 | Included |
Seats - 7 | $1,500 | Not Available |
Sound Studio | $950 | Included |
Tech Package | $3,750 | Included |
Twin Chargers | $1,500 | Not Available |
Wheels - Low-Profile | $3,750 | $4,500 |
Yoke Steering Wheel | $250 | |
EVERY OPTION TOTAL** | $18,650 | $19,980 |
Item | Model S 85 | Model S LR |
---|---|---|
Base Price | $78,950 | $74,990 |
Base with Inflation | $100,503 | $74,990 |
Price with every option | $97,600 | $94,970 |
Price with every option and Inflation | $124,244 | $94,970 |
Price with options and Inflation - FSD | $124,244 | $82,970 |
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Feature Differences
This is a list of feature differences, where one vehicle offers something different than another. Features for the Model S 85 are those available at the end of 2012. Since then, some features were made available as part of free updates.
Item | Model S 85 | Model S LR |
---|---|---|
360 Degree Driving Visualization | ✘ | ✓ |
Acoustic Glass | ✘ | ✓ |
Active Noise Canceling | ✘ | ✓ |
Adaptive Air Suspension | ✘ | ✓ |
Air Quality Monitoring | ✘ | ✓ |
Alcantara Headliner | ✘ | ✓ |
All LED lighting | ✘ | ✓ |
All-Wheel Drive | ✘ | ✓ |
Audio - Immersive Sound | ✘ | ✓ |
Audio - Subwoofer Volume | ✘ | ✓ |
Audio Power | 200 W | 960 W |
Audio Speakers, cabin | 7 | 22 |
Audio Subwoofers | optional | 1 |
Auto Shift | ✘ | ✓ |
Auto-Lane Change | ✘ | optional |
Auto-Park | ✘ | optional |
Automatic Emergency Braking | ✘ | ✓ |
Autopilot Computer | None | HW4 |
Bioweapon Defense Mode | ✘ | ✓ |
Blind-spot Warning | ✘ | ✓ |
Brake Hold | ✘ | ✓ |
Camera Resolution | 0 MP | 5.0 MP |
Charge Port Door Auto-Close | ✘ | ✓ |
Chrome Delete | ✘ | ✓ |
Climate - Remain On | ✘ | ✓ |
Climate Zones | 2 | 3 |
Coat Hooks | ✘ | ✓ |
Connectivity Free Trial Period | lifetime month | 12 month |
Contact Roadside Assistance | ✘ | ✓ |
Cost per Year | 0 | $100 |
Cupholders | 2 | 4 |
Dashcam | ✘ | ✓ |
Dashcam Viewer | ✘ | ✓ |
Display Orientation, Center | Portrait | Landscape |
Display Tilt | ✘ | ✓ |
Displays Area, Combined | 180 sq. in. | 206 sq. in. |
Door Pockets | ✘ | ✓ |
Drag Strip Mode | ✘ | ✓ |
Driver Profiles with Auto-select | ✘ | ✓ |
Dual-Band FOB | ✘ | optional |
Easy Access Profile | ✘ | ✓ |
Electronic Door Releases | ✘ | ✓ |
Electronic fold-flat releases | ✘ | ✓ |
Electronic Fuses | ✘ | ✓ |
Enhanced Anti-Theft | ✘ | ✓ |
Enhanced Battery Cooling | ✘ | ✓ |
Even DRL LED Illumination | ✘ | ✓ |
Extensive Sound Insulation | ✘ | ✓ |
Fastest DC Charging | ✘ | ✓ |
Fog Lights | optional | ✓ |
Free Navigation and Routing | optional | ✓ |
Front Collision Warning | ✘ | ✓ |
Glass Roof | ✘ | ✓ |
Heat Pump | ✘ | ✓ |
HEPA air filtration | ✘ | ✓ |
High Performance Gaming Processor | ✘ | ✓ |
Higher Thermal Brake Calipers | ✘ | ✓ |
Homelink Auto Open/Close | ✘ | ✓ |
Homelink Text Identifiers | ✘ | ✓ |
Initiate Software Update | ✘ | ✓ |
Interior Camera | ✘ | ✓ |
Karaoke | ✘ | ✓ |
Lane Departure Avoidance | ✘ | ✓ |
Lane Keeping | ✘ | ✓ |
Liftgate - Open Height Memory | optional | ✓ |
Liftgate - Powered Open and Close | optional | ✓ |
Lighted Vanity Mirror | ✘ | ✓ |
Load Address from Calendar | ✘ | ✓ |
LTE | ✘ | ✓ |
Maps - Charging locations | ✘ | ✓ |
Maps - Points of Interest | ✘ | ✓ |
Matrix Headlights | ✘ | ✓ |
Mirrors - Auto Dimming Sides | optional | ✓ |
Mirrors - Side Heated | ✘ | ✓ |
Mirrors - Side Power Folding | ✘ | ✓ |
Mobile Charging Cable | included | optional |
Motors - Traction | 1 | 2 |
Multilingual Voice | ✘ | ✓ |
Multiple Bluetooth Device Support | ✘ | ✓ |
Navigate on Autopilot | ✘ | optional |
No-Fade Performance | ✘ | ✓ |
Notification - Break-In | ✘ | ✓ |
Notification - Vehicle Unlocked | ✘ | ✓ |
Notification - Windows Open | ✘ | ✓ |
Obstacle Aware Acceleration | ✘ | ✓ |
Parking Sensors Type | none | Camera |
PIN to Drive Option | ✘ | ✓ |
PIN to Unlock Glovebox | ✘ | ✓ |
Precondition Schedule | ✘ | ✓ |
Radio - AM | ✓ | ✘ |
Radio - XM | optional | ✓ |
Rear Door Wide Opening | ✘ | ✓ |
Rear Seat Fold-Down Center Armrest | ✘ | ✓ |
Rear Turn lights - Amber | ✘ | ✓ |
Redundant Steering Power | ✘ | ✓ |
Remote Climate Control | ✘ | ✓ |
Remote Seat Heat/Steering Heat | ✘ | ✓ |
Remote Unlock and Start Car | ✘ | ✓ |
Remote Vent Windows | ✘ | ✓ |
Route via Needed Charge Points | ✘ | ✓ |
Route with Waypoints | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Auto Heat/Cool | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Cooled Front | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Heated Rear | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Perforated | ✘ | ✓ |
Seats - Rear Electronic Release | ✘ | ✓ |
Security: Sentry/Valet/Speed limit | ✘ | ✓ |
Self-Leveling | optional | ✓ |
Sentry Mode | ✘ | ✓ |
Setup a Service Appointment via App | ✘ | ✓ |
Side Collision Warning | ✘ | ✓ |
Single Frunk Latch Design | ✘ | ✓ |
Smart Summon | ✘ | optional |
Speed Assist | ✘ | ✓ |
Speed per inch of riide height change | sec | 5 sec |
Steering Wheel - Heated | ✘ | ✓ |
Steering Wheel Selection Controls | 11 | 16 |
Steering Wheel Stalks | 3 | 0 |
Steering Wheel, Racing Inspired Option | ✘ | ✓ |
Streaming Audio without a Phone | ✘ | ✓ |
Summon | ✘ | optional |
Supercharger Costs | free | fee |
Tall Visors | ✘ | ✓ |
Tesla Arcade - Main | ✘ | ✓ |
Tesla Arcade - Rear | ✘ | ✓ |
Tesla Theater | ✘ | ✓ |
Tire Pressure By Tire | ✘ | ✓ |
Tires, Advanced | ✘ | ✓ |
Traffic and Stop Sign Control | ✘ | optional |
Traffic Aware Cruise Control | ✘ | ✓ |
Ultra Leather Type Materials | ✘ | ✓ |
Unlock - via FOB | ✓ | optional |
Unlock - via Keycard | ✘ | ✓ |
Unlock - via Phone | ✘ | ✓ |
USB Charge Ports | 2 | 5 |
USB Charging Speed | Normal | Fast |
USB Type | USB-A | USB-C |
USB Version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
Valet Mode | ✘ | ✓ |
Ventilation Control, Front | Manual | Touch |
Ventilation control, Rear | Manual | Electronic |
Video on 2nd Row Display, when Driving | ✘ | ✓ |
Video Streaming | ✘ | ✓ |
Voice Activated Controls | Limited | ✓ |
Warm interior LED lighting | ✘ | ✓ |
Washer Nozzle Heater | ✘ | ✓ |
Wiper Blade Defroster | ✘ | ✓ |
Wireless phone charging | 0 | 4 |
Visual Changes
Model S LR |
There are many changes to the exterior and interior styling. Some of the major changes include:
- The entire interior has been completely redesigned
- The front facia eliminated the black oval and side vents
- The vehicle is more aerodynamic with subtle styling changes
- The front and rear fenders are wider to accommodate wider tires
- Seven external cameras were added
- The headlights, fog lights, and tail lights are updated
- The lower rear bumper styling changed
- The metal roof was replaced with a large glass panel
- Most items previously in chrome are now blacked out
- The chrome strip below the doors is gone
Common Features
Charging | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Destination Charging Costs | Using Tesla's network of destination connections | free |
Lightest Connectors | Easy to handle | ✓ |
Schedule Charging | Allows home charging at lowest rates | ✓ |
Simple Plug-in and Charge | No special cards or cumbersome interactions | ✓ |
Supercharger Connections | Worldwide as of Jul-2023 | 50,000 |
Supports CCS with Adapter | Optional adapter from Tesla | ✓ |
Supports CHAdeMO with Adapter | Optional adapter is no longer sold by Tesla | ✓ |
Supports J1772 with Adapter | For L2 AC Charging, included with vehicle | ✓ |
Connectivity | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Live Traffic Visualization | With connectivity | ✓ |
Over-the-Air Updates | Free, often with new features and enhancements | ✓ |
Web Browser | Access internet web pages | ✓ |
Exterior | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Body Material - Fenders and Trunk | Exterior metal body panels | Aluminum |
Body Material - Hood and Doors | Exterior metal body panels | Aluminum |
Body Material - Side Frame | Exterior metal body trim and sill | Aluminum |
Mirrors - Auto-Tilt | Tilts down when in reverse | ✓ |
Power Retractable Door Handles | With downlights | ✓ |
Puddle Lights when Door Closed | Lights mounted under door handles | ✓ |
Puddle Lights when Door Open | Lights mounted under door | ✓ |
Wheel Lugs | Use more for high torque | 5 |
Interior | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Audio - Multi-Band Equalizer | 5 bands | ✓ |
Auto-Locking Glovebox | Glovebox locked when vehicle locked | ✓ |
Automatic Keyless Entry | No keys needed | ✓ |
Automatic Wipers | Manual and automatic modes | ✓ |
Carpeted Floor Mats | For front and rear | ✓ |
Display, Main Size | Diagonal Size | 17 in. |
Homelink Controls | For garage open/close | ✓ |
Interior Accent Lighting | On door panels | ✓ |
Mirror - Auto Dimming Rearview | Detects headlights behind you | ✓ |
Radio - FM | Analog radio | ✓ |
Radio - FM-HD | Access digital FM HD channels | ✓ |
Seats - 40/60 Fold Down Rear | Greatly expands available space | ✓ |
Seats - Adjustable Lumber Support | For front seats | Both |
Seats - Front Driver Power | 12-way and driver profile memory | ✓ |
Seats - Heated Front | Three levels | ✓ |
Secondary Storage | Frunk and under Trunk | ✓ |
Steering Feel Adjustable | Comfort, Standard, and Sport | ✓ |
USB Music Player | Play ACC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV files | ✓ |
Windows - Powered | One-touch | ✓ |
Mobile App | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Remote Charging Control and Status | Set the charging limits, start/stop charging | ✓ |
Show Vehicle Location | Displays location on a map | ✓ |
Navigation | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Maps - Free updates | For resident maps | ✓ |
Maps - Pinch to zoom, shrink, and rotate | Easy to adjust map size | ✓ |
Maps - Real-time Traffic Monitoring | Color coded traffic levels, requires connectivity | ✓ |
Maps - Resident and Internet Maps | Keeps maps accurate | ✓ |
Maps - Satellite View | Requires connectivity | ✓ |
Route to Destination | Shows arrival time and progress | ✓ |
State-of-Charge at Destination | Automatic SOC determination | ✓ |
Traffic Aware Routing | Determines the best route based on current traffic | ✓ |
Voiced Direction Prompts | Enable or disable | ✓ |
Safety | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Airbags | 8 | |
Antilock Brakes | Improves emergency stopping distance | ✓ |
Auto - High Beam | Prevents blinding oncoming traffic | ✓ |
Backup Camera | Wide angle | ✓ |
Cornering Lights | LED | ✓ |
Daytime Running Lights | LED | ✓ |
Electronic Stability Control | Far better than ICE, as motor control is almost instant | ✓ |
Electronic Traction Control | Helps maintain traction on slippery road surfaces | ✓ |
Five-star Crash Ratings | NHTSA 5-stars In every category | ✓ |
Low Rollover Risk | Very low center of gravity | ✓ |
Rear Seat ISO Child Seat Latches | For attachment of child seats | ✓ |
Internal | Notes | Value |
---|---|---|
Bluetooth Phone Connection | For hands-free talking, contacts, calendar | ✓ |
Display Computer | Design generation | MCUZ |
Theft Alarm | Alarm sounds if doors, trunk or frunk open when locked | ✓ |
Tire Pressure Monitoring | Warns if tire pressure is low or high | ✓ |
Sources
The information listed here has been obtained from the Tesla website, the vehicle manuals, EPA, and our own vehicle analysis. Tesla does not always send out notifications of changes, but we do our best to maintain current information. The last line of the specifications section shows the date when the information was collected for specific vehicles.