Overview The 2014 Tesla Model S 85D represented a significant expansion of the company’s flagship sedan lineup, introducing the dual-motor all-wheel-drive architecture to the platform. By utilizing two independent motors—one for the front axle and one for the rear—Tesla achieved precise digital control of torque to all four wheels, which improved both traction in adverse…
Overview The 2024 Tesla Model S represents the current state of the brand’s flagship luxury sedan. Originally introduced in 2012, the Model S established the viability of high-performance electric vehicles, moving the segment from a niche curiosity to a mainstream competitor for traditional internal combustion luxury cars. The 2024 model year continues the design language…
Overview The 2017 Tesla Model S 100D represents a significant milestone in the development of the Model S platform, focusing on maximizing efficiency and range. By 2017, the Model S had matured into a refined luxury liftback, with the 100D trim level utilizing a 100 kWh battery pack paired with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration. This…
Overview The 2012 Tesla Model S represents the entry of the company into the premium sedan market. Following the limited-production Roadster, the Model S was designed from the ground up as a dedicated electric vehicle. It utilized a bespoke aluminum platform that placed the battery pack within the floor, a configuration that provided a low…
Overview The 2016-2017 Tesla Model S 60D represents a specific entry in the brand’s luxury electric sedan lineup. Introduced as an accessible all-wheel-drive option, the 60D utilized a software-locked 75 kWh battery pack, marketed as a 60 kWh unit to provide a lower entry price point for consumers. This model year range falls within the…
Overview The 2013 Tesla Model S with the 40 kWh battery pack represents the entry-level configuration of the company’s flagship luxury liftback during its early production years. Introduced to the market as a high-performance electric vehicle, the Model S was engineered to challenge the dominance of traditional internal combustion engine luxury sedans. The 40 kWh…
Overview The 2015 Tesla Model S 70D represents a significant point in the development of the Model S platform, marking the expansion of the dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration into the entry-level battery segment. By introducing the 70 kWh battery pack paired with a dual-motor powertrain, Tesla provided a more accessible option for consumers seeking the traction…
Overview The 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance represents the high-performance variant of the refreshed Model 3, internally referred to as the “Highland” update. This generation focuses on aerodynamic refinements, cabin noise reduction, and suspension tuning to improve both efficiency and driver engagement. As a battery-electric compact executive sedan, it maintains the core architecture of the…
Overview The 2013 Tesla Model S 60 represents an early entry in the mass-production era of the Tesla brand. As the entry-level configuration for the Model S lineup during its second full year of production, the 60 kWh variant was designed to provide a more accessible price point while maintaining the core engineering philosophy of…
Overview The 2016 Tesla Model S 70D represents a specific point in the development of the company’s flagship luxury sedan. By 2016, the Model S had established itself as a primary contender in the premium segment, moving beyond its initial niche status to challenge traditional internal combustion engine rivals. The “70D” designation denotes the inclusion…
Overview The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance represents the high-output variant of the refreshed Model 3, internally referred to as the “Highland” update. This mid-cycle update focuses on aerodynamic refinement, cabin noise reduction, and suspension tuning to improve the driving dynamics of the compact executive sedan. Manufactured primarily at the Fremont Factory in California, the…
Overview The 2014-2015 Tesla Model S with the 60 kWh battery pack represents the entry-level configuration of the brand’s flagship luxury sedan during its early production years. Built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, the Model S was designed to challenge traditional internal combustion engine luxury cars by offering a low center of gravity, a…