Tesla Model S Model Years and History

Tesla does not update its models on a year-to-year basis, instead choosing to incrementally improve their vehicles over time through production changes as well as over the air updates. The Tesla Model S carries over with minimal changes for 2026.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The Model S drops the Base trim for 2025 but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The Model S rolls into 2024 with minimal changes.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The Model S rolls into 2023 with minimal changes.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The Model S rolls into 2022 with minimal changes.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The most recent changes to the Model S for 2021 include a reshuffling of the trim lineups as well as an improvement in overall range, thanks to improvements in the car's drivetrain.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. One of the most recent changes to the Model S in 2020 involved revisions to the drivetrain intended to make big improvements to overall range. For 2020, all Model S models should be able to go for more than 300 miles on a single charge.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The most recent changes to the Model S for 2019 include a revised interior with new finishes plus a reduction in the number available options. Extended-range batteries have been introduced as well.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The most recent changes include all models being equipped with all-wheel drive: the "75D" has a 75-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the "100D" has a 100-kwh pack, and the top-of-the-line "P100D" also has a 100-kwh pack but with more powerful motors.

Since its introduction in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. The most recent changes include even more powerful 100D and P100D trim levels, the latter of which eclipses the previous performance highpoint offered by the P90D.

Since its introduction in mid-2012 as a 2013 model, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. For its 2016 lineup, the Model S receives a minor front-end restyling, a new chrome strip along the rocker panel and a rear diffusor. Optional is a new HEPA (high-efficiency particulate attenuation) filter to remove even more dust and allergens from the cabin.

Since its introduction in mid-2012 as a 2013 model, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. 2015 sees the introduction of a new trim level as well as the welcome addition of an all-wheel drive system. Rather than employing a traditional all-wheel drive system, the Tesla Model S D simply adds another motor to the drivetrain, this time powering the front axle (hence the D for "Dual motor.") Adding all-wheel drive in such a manner has other consequences however. With an extra motor comes extra power, and the performance version of the Model S now features close to 700 hp in addition to four driven wheels.

Since its introduction in mid-2012 as a 2013 model, the Tesla Model S has forced the industry to rethink the luxury car segment. Rather than adhering to traditional model years, Tesla makes running changes as needed throughout the calendar year. For 2014, the instrument cluster trim has been restyled and the previously optional Alcantara headliner and parcel shelf are now standard. Lots of subtle changes have also been made.

The Tesla Model S is an all new model for 2013. It follows the Roadster as the second car built by all-electric-vehicle manufacturer, Tesla. While the roadster was strictly a two seat toy, the Model S is a "do everything" sports sedan, with great range and performance car-like acceleration. In many ways the Tesla Roadster was a proof of concept where the Model S is the finished concept. Tesla is showing the world the full potential of the electric car.

The Tesla Model S is Tesla's second all-electric model. While the roadster was strictly for enthusiasts, the Model S is a "do-everything" sports sedan, with great range and performance car-like acceleration with the added practicality of room for 5.