Comparison between:
- 2016 Tesla Model S 70D
- 2015 Tesla Model S 90D

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2016 Tesla Model S 70D2015 Tesla Model S 90D
2016 Tesla Model S 70D2015 Tesla Model S 90D
Trim70D90D
Model year20162015
MarketNorth America, EuropeNorth America, Europe

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleSedanSedan
MaterialsAluminium
high-strength boron steel
Aluminium
high-strength boron steel
Exterior colorsSolid Black
Solid White (discontinued in October 2016)
Titanium Silver Metallic (Discontinued in October 2016)
Midnight Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Red Multi-Coat
Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Solid White
Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Red Multi-Coat
Titanium Silver Metallic (Warm Silver)
Obsidian Black Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic (Ocean Blue)
Interior colorsBlack
Grey
Tan
Black
Grey
Tan
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Length196.0 in
4978 mm
196.0 in
4978 mm
Width77.3 in
1963 mm
77.3 in
1963 mm
Width with mirrors86.2 in
2189 mm
86.2 in
2189 mm
Width with folded mirrors-77.3 in
1963 mm
Height56.5 in
1435 mm
56.5 in
1435 mm
Wheelbase116.5 in
2960 mm
116.5 in
2960 mm
Front track65.4 in
1661 mm
65.4 in
1661 mm
Rear track66.9 in
1699 mm
66.9 in
1699 mm
Clearance5.3 in
135 mm
5.7 in
144 mm
Minimum clearance4.6 in
117 mm
4.7 in
119 mm
Maximum clearance6.3 in
160 mm
6.4 in
163 mm
Front headroom38.8 in
986 mm
38.8 in
986 mm
Rear headroom35.3 in
897 mm
35.3 in
897 mm
Front shoulder room57.7 in
1466 mm
57.7 in
1466 mm
Rear shoulder room55.0 in
1397 mm
55.0 in
1397 mm
Front hip room55.0 in
1397 mm
55.0 in
1397 mm
Rear hip room54.7 in
1389 mm
54.7 in
1389 mm
Front legroom42.7 in
1085 mm
42.7 in
1085 mm
Rear legroom35.4 in
899 mm
35.4 in
899 mm
Trunk volume744.7 l
26.30 ft3
0.74 m3
744.7 l
26.30 ft3
0.74 m3
Maximum trunk volume1645.2 l
58.10 ft3
1.65 m3
1645.2 l
58.10 ft3
1.65 m3
Secondary trunk volume70.8 l
2.50 ft3
0.07 m3
70.8 l
2.50 ft3
0.07 m3
Curb weight4720.1 lb
2141 kg
4847.97 lb
2199 kg
Payload1011.92 lb
459 kg
531.31 lb
241 kg
GVWR5732.02 lb
2600 kg
5820.2 lb
2640 kg
Drag coefficient0.24 Cd0.24 Cd
Additional informationOptional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children)
The single value ground clearance is valid for dual motor vehicles with Coil Suspension
The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension
Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children)

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerTeslaTesla
Electric motor typeAC induction/asynchronousAC induction/asynchronous
Location of the motorRearRear
Voltage320 V375 V
Power193 kW
258.8 hp
262.4 ps
193 kW
258.8 hp
262.4 ps
Maximum power RPM6100 rpm6100 rpm
Torque330 Nm
33.7 kgm
243.4 ft-lb
330 Nm
33.7 kgm
243.4 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Additional information3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor
Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive
Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 245 kW / 329 hp
3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor
Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive
Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 311 kW / 417 hp

Second electric motor

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

ManufacturerTeslaTesla
Motor typeAC induction/asynchronousAC induction/asynchronous
LocationFrontFront
Voltage320 V-
Power193 kW
258.8 hp
262.4 ps
193 kW
258.8 hp
262.4 ps
Maximum power RPM6100 rpm6100 rpm
Torque330 Nm
33.7 kgm
243.4 ft-lb
330 Nm
33.7 kgm
243.4 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Additional features3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor
Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive
3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor
Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed139.8 mph
225.0 km/h
155.3 mph
250.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h5.40 s4.00 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph5.20 s3.80 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeNEDC: 274.6 mi / 442.0 km
EPA: 240.0 mi / 386.2 km
EPA: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 101 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 95 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 100 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classAA

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronic
Turning circle12.4 m
40.68 ft
12.4 m
40.68 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.452.45

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive (AWD)All-wheel drive (AWD)
Axle ratio9.349.34
Axle ratio of the second electric motor.9.349.34

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
Double wishbone
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Shock absorbers
Smart Air Suspension (optional)
Independent
Double wishbone
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Shock absorbers
Smart Air Suspension (optional)
Rear suspensionIndependent
Multi-link
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Shock absorbers
Smart Air Suspension (optional)
Independent
Multi-link
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Shock absorbers
Smart Air Suspension (optional)

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Additional informationFront brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor
Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor
Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor
Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims8Jx19 ET40
8.5Jx21 ET40
8.5Jx21 ET40
8Jx19 ET40
8.5Jx21 ET40
8.5Jx21 ET40

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres245/45R19 98V
245/35R21 96Y
245/45R19 98V
245/35R21 96Y

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
ModelNCR18650ANCR18650A
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity70 kWh90 kWh
Number of cells58807104
Number of modules1416
Voltage302 V346 V
Energy density-225 Wh/kg
Weight-1330.05 lb
603.3 kg
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature-30 °C
-22 °F
-30 °C
-22 °F
Maximum ambient temperature60 °C
140 °F
60 °C
140 °F
Additional information-The 80 kWh and 90 kWh packs are identical
except the higher-capacity cells used by the 90 kWh one.

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeNEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW
SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW
NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW
Wall Connector, 11.5 kW
Supercharger, 120 kW
NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW
SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW
NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW
Wall Connector, 11.5 kW
Supercharger, 120 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW
Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW
Onboard charger, Tesla, 10 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW
Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW
Twin chargers, Type 2, 22 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeSupercharger, 0:32
SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:39-10:25
Wall Connector, 6:05
NEMA 14-50, 7:18
NEMA 5-15, 48:37
Supercharger, 0:45
Wall Connector, 4:30
SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:42-15:38
Wall Connector, 9:00
NEMA 14-50, 9:23
NEMA 5-15, 62:30

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Carbon fibre spoiler (O)
Center armrest with two cup holders (S)
Front sun visors with mirrors (S)
Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S)
Glove compartment (S)
HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O)
Integrated Center Console (O)
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S)
Open center console storage area (S)
Parcel shelf (S)
Red Brake Calipers (O)
3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S)
3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S)
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S)
Advanced side curtain air bags (S)
Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S)
Automatic emergency braking (S)
Blind spot warning system (S)
Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S)
Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S)
Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S)
Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S)
Driver and passenger front air bags (S)
Driver seat position sensor (S)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S)
3 x forward looking cameras (O)
Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O)
2 x forward looking side cameras (O)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S)
Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S)
Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S)
Lane depart sensors (S)
Lane keeping with automatic steering (O)
Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O)
Rear door child safety locks (S)
1 x rearward looking camera (O)
2 x rearward looking side cameras (O)
Rollover crash sensor (S)
Speed assist (O)
Three second row LATCH attchments (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O)
12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O)
Ventilated front seats (O)
12V power outlet (S)
17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S)
AM/FM/HD radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
High-definition back-up camera (O)
Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S)
Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S)
Satellite radio ready (S)
7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S)
12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Streaming audio (S)
Wi-Fi ready (S)
Wireless connectivity (capability) (O)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S)
Built-in rear-facing child seats (O)
Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S)
Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S)
Heated front and rear seats (O)
Next Gen seats (O)
3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S)
Active panoramic roof (O)
Auto present door handles (O)
Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S)
Flush-mounted door handles (S)
Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S)
Lighted door handles (O)
Manual rear liftgate (S)
Metal interior door handles (S)
Power rear liftgate (O)
Power windows with one-touch up/down (S)
Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S)
Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S)
Solid glass roof (O)
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S)
Auto-dimming mirrors (O)
Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S)
3-position LED turning headlights (O)
Automatic high/low beam headlights (O)
Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S)
Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O)
Convenienve lighting (O)
Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S)
Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S)
Front LED map lights (S)
High-mounted LED stop lamp (S)
LED cornering lights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED front and rear side-marker lights (S)
LED front fog lamps (O)
LED rear taillights (S)
Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S)
Park lights (S)
Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O)
Carbon fibre accents (O)
Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S)
Dark ash wood decor (S)
Figured ash wood decor (O)
Gloss wood trim (O)
Matte Obeche wood trim (O)
Piano black decor accents (S)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Center armrest with two cup holders (S)
Chrome visual cues near the front cornernig lights and the rear center air splitter (O)
Front sun visors with mirrors (S)
Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S)
Glove compartment (S)
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S)
Open center console storage area (S)
Parcel shelf (S)
3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S)
3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S)
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S)
Advanced side curtain air bags (S)
Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S)
Automatic emergency braking (S)
Blind spot warning system (S)
Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S)
Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S)
Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S)
Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S)
Driver and passenger front air bags (S)
Driver seat position sensor (S)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S)
Forward looking camera in the top centre of the windshield (O)
Forward looking radar in the lower front grille (O)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S)
Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S)
Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S)
Lane depart sensors (S)
Lane keeping with automatic steering (O)
Parallel self-parking (O)
Rear door child safety locks (S)
Rollover crash sensor (S)
Speed assist (O)
Three second row LATCH attchments (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O)
12 x ultrasonic sensors (O)
12V power outlet (S)
17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S)
AM/FM/HD radio (S)
Amplifier (O)
Bluetooth (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
High-definition back-up camera (O)
Homelink for garage door opening (S)
Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S)
Satellite radio (O)
7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S)
12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Streaming audio (S)
Wi-Fi ready (S)
Wireless connectivity (capability) (O)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S)
Built-in rear-facing child seats (O)
Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S)
Front seats with memory settings (O)
Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S)
Heated front and rear seats (O)
Next Gen seating (Recaro) (O)
3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S)
All-glass panoramic roof (O)
Auto present door handles (O)
Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S)
Flush-mounted door handles (S)
Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S)
Heated windshield wipes (O)
Lighted door handles (O)
Manual rear liftgate (S)
Metal interior door handles (S)
Power rear liftgate (O)
Power windows with one-touch up/down (S)
Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S)
Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S)
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S)
Auto-dimming mirrors (O)
Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S)
Ambient interior LED lights (O)
Automatic high/low beam headlights (O)
Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S)
Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O)
Convenience lighting (O)
Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S)
Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S)
Front LED map lights (S)
High-mounted LED stop lamp (S)
LED cornering lights (O)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED front and rear side-marker lights (S)
LED front fog lamps (O)
LED rear taillights (S)
Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S)
Park lights (S)
Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O)
Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S)
Gloss wood trim (O)
Leather seats (O)
Matte Obeche wood trim (O)
Piano black decor accents (S)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationTesla Model S 70D has been discontinued on May 5, 2016.

MCU1
- NVIDIA Tegra 3
- 40 nm
- 1GB DDR3
- 8GB eMMC
- 12 GFlops
MCU1
- NVIDIA Tegra 3
- 40 nm
- 1GB DDR3
- 8GB eMMC
- 12 GFlops
 2016 Tesla Model S 70D2015 Tesla Model S 90D