The Evolution of the Tesla Model S (2013 - 2016)

[@BryceLovesTech]

This is exactly the video I needed. Some of us poor married with kids people can only afford used

[@BlackTesla]

Don't sell used Tesla's short, they depreciate but don't wear like normal cars so MOST used Tesla's late 2014 and beyond are great cars.

[@megaroeny]

Exactly! I'm definitely decided on a 2016 now 😊 (I'm not poor though 😅)

[@jimwhitman3678]

Thank you!!! I've been looking at pre-owned and loners to purchase. This is the video I've been looking for. Good job👍

[@thinlet1]

James, what did you decide? I'm seeing some good prices for used 2013 14 15 and i'm thinking some of these are going to be classics if you keep them around a little while when everything goes electric.

[@Jetfuture737]

One of the best Model S reviews of differing model years that I've seen. Well done!

[@themax2go]

I learned quite a bit, especially about the improvements on build quality over the years / models - thanks! This vid definitely deserves a thumbs-up, IMO.

[@badvertise]

In depth and exactly what I was looking for. Super informative and useful. However, the awkward pauses, and as others have mentioned, the audio can definitely be improved. Overall , though, really loved this video. Thank you :)

[@BlackTesla]

Thanks for the comment and feedback. As this was one of our first videos we've drastically improved the quality across the board so hopefully you enjoy some more recent videos as well with better audio more succinct dialogue, but same informative content!

[@badvertise]

Black Tesla glad to hear! I'll check it out

[@ConsciousRobot]

I'm so glad they got rid of the big black oval on the front. Looking much nicer now!

[@jon4lakers]

🔥🔥🔥

[@robertbruce2182]

TechnoBuffalo hey Techno buffalo I am a big fan of you guys

[@rkalla]

Shopping for a used Tesla, this was pretty awesome. Thanks!

[@glennandersson5993]

Thank you for pointing out the differences between the year models.

[@Metalbird1997]

Nice video, but your audio volumes are all over the place.

[@BlackTesla]

Sorry about that, had some issues with my V/O that were fixed with the music track but needed to remove the music for YT, so its more obvious.

[@CoryM]

Fantastic job with this comparison! It's definitely helped me with spotting the minute changes across the years.

[@BlackTesla]

Glad to help!

[@cameronbyers3149]

Very educational video, I love how you get in depth with your explanations as to why the cars look different and why they were changed.

[@MrXtraconservative]

This was a really great comparison video! I'm weighing the pros/cons of new/used Model S, so thanks for helping me out. :-)

[@woof059]

Great video. This is the kind of in-depth stuff I’ve been looking for. I have been debating what Tesla to buy. Your videos help immensely.

[@BlackTesla]

Glad to help! If you decide to make a move before the end of year make sure you use our referral code in the description to get 6months free unlimited supercharging.

[@bofhart]

Very helpful for someone shopping for a used Model S! Thank you for posting!

[@Brutaka1]

So it looks like I should wait 2-3 years for a 2016 to go down in price or one with low mileage for those seem to be the good years and have better "quality."

[@nismoe9245]

Jonathan Jung amen brother

[@grimes9339]

Well it's been 2 years and the 2016 is 45-55k only 😊 buy one

[@ulflei]

Im looking right now for a used Tesla and that video was very valuable for me great job ,I can't believe that 52 voted it down ,what are they missing ,he covered it all

[@chrispuder1527]

This is extremely helpful thanks for taking the time to do this

[@DivaBeryl]

Good video. Nice to see how the car has changed and how "Classic" is often better than the new design. It is pretty tough to reference model years when comparing Teslas though. I have a December 2015 model with several of the items that were changed prior to the official facelift. When people look to buy used, they need to look at specific features they want and VIN numbers.

[@BlackTesla]

Thats correct its tough to use model Years as Tesla does not, but if you follow the changes you can use Years or parts of years (i.e. early 2015, late 2016) to reference features. So a late 2016 car is going to have AP2 hardware whereas an early 2016 car will not. VIN numbers makes it even harder because there are so many now that its hard to keep track of the exact VIN where changes were introduced.

[@stephenpollock-hill8480]

Thanks that is very useful. I have a Uk 2014 June model and can now see the improvements.

[@MikeTFresh]

Thanks for this vid boss! Super helpful! Looking forward to future vids like this

[@BlackTesla]

Thanks new one coming in 2022.

[@awsome957]

Will you ever do an updated version of this? Like comparing 2012 seats all the way to our current time seats? 2012 - 2020.

[@BlackTesla]

Yes just waiting on the refresh coming in the fall. Don't want to release it early and then they refresh.

[@khoado123]

2016 model hits different. That look is so aesthetic

[@mebeingU2]

Very nice job. If I could add to your comparison, the side mirrors were fixed in the 2013 and earlier versions, became a fold in option in 2014 and were standard on the newest models. Also, I believe in the oldest version you compared, the gear selector was backlit. The newer ones are not. Factcheck both of these, but I believe that's the case. Regardless, it was an informative video. Keep it up!

[@jsams6309]

mebeingU2

[@djejnyc]

Really great video, looking at CPO Model S and this helps tremendously, thanks!

[@jenskjensen3193]

Thanks for the walk through - I live in Denmark and my October 2015 Model S has the windscreen you show for 2016 models. But I don't have the improved body build (narrower gaps). Likely European models is an intermix.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

This guy is smart

[@ConsciousRobot]

I think the Model S has the sexiest headlight design in the entire automotive industry. Really, I love the overall design of all their vehicles. It's just so clean and elegant, which can't be said for many new cars these days. I hope they are tightening up all their build quality issues, I assume by now the majority of it has been resolved. Regardless, they really are beautiful machines with very exciting tech.

[@grimes9339]

It looks like the 2019 Audi headlights

[@EvEvangelist]

Hugely useful,thank you for taking the time.

[@johnzhang22]

Fantastic informative video, thank you Black Tesla. I'm looking to upgrade my classic late model 2013 S to a new one soon. One pleasant surprise that I noticed was that they made the premium headliner standard now. It makes the car so much more luxurious now. When will we see a part two to this video? Can't wait to see the new autopilot 2.0 Model S!

[@BlackTesla]

Thanks glad you like the video. Yes they are making a lot of things that were once options, now standard, as well as grouping options together to provide more value for the money. We should be getting our hands on the new cars next month. I have seen a few changes so far with the latest builds pre-AP2.0 so I will make a video to add to this one.

[@johnzhang22]

The Model S is improving every month, not by the year like other car manufacturers. My delivery is scheduled to be mid January. Do you anticipate any major changes coming out during the 1st quarter of next year? If so, I can always delay my delivery by a few months. I'm very excited for enhanced autopilot, hopefully it's a huge improvement from the current system.

[@johnknous1437]

Awesome video. Very thorough. Thanks!

[@InternetDude]

Very well done video. Do you blur the license plate in software or in KZbin?

[@BlackTesla]

InternetDude I use both depending on the situation.

[@johngoncalves]

Thank you. Pre purchase this has been SOOO helpful.

[@slartibartfast-42]

Great comparison, thanks for the good work and effort!

[@SemperFi748]

Very nice video, but I was hoping that you would talk about the screens

[@Brutaka1]

8:27: Are you saying "toll transponder?" You mean the device you put on the front of your windshield when taking the toll?

[@BlackTesla]

Correct

[@johntrussell7228]

Very helpful video, thank you for this! I currently have a 2017 Volt and hope to own a tesla someday. :)

[@freedommachine4633]

John Trussell 3rd yo why not sum American Muscle ya'll live alot better with that and your bills will be alot less

[@paulchen508]

Video difference between the 2016 and 2019 would be nice.

[@BlackTesla]

Working on it...stay tuned

[@kylecoolky1189]

You should get a fourth model S with autopilot 2.0 and compare as well.

[@BlackTesla]

Yes coming soon, will update this video with the forthcoming models coming in the next few months, including the model 3.

[@sean____2886]

I cannot stand the early model s with the fake grill....for a wile I liked it most but now I cannot stand it

[@BlackTesla]

I actually prefer the older look to the newer, that spacing where the "T" goes bothers me.

[@sambirkett5120]

It looks like a whale shark mouth

[@MrApostolicman]

A lot better that a Pruis haha!!

[@clu4u]

Sean ____, It’s not a ‘fake grill’, grills have vents and this is a ‘nose cone’

[@josephwalecka413]

I have been following Tesla since day one, paint colors, all the options, interior materials, lighting changes, but i dont know a fraction of what you do. Are you an employee. Also which one do you own( Tesla) great work

[@BlackTesla]

Thanks for the comment. I absolutely do NOT work for Tesla, but I have been informed by many owners and employees over time and my travels so I am just sharing what I've learned. Mine is the P85D.

[@Rick9482]

Very helpful video as I've decided a used S is the smart buy for me and hopefully, within 2 months. As I seriously look at available used Model S cars, I'm kind of stunned at what you get for such reasonable prices. IMO, much more car than an M3. I completely lost interest in buying an M3 because of ongoing paint and panel alignment issues.

[@BlackTesla]

Model S is a better all around car than the Model 3, the 3 is just more reasonably priced. A good used S 2017 or newer in the b price range of a new 3 is a great value. Best of luck 👍🏾

[@Rick9482]

@@BlackTesla I appreciate your feedback and have been looking with 2017 as my target year. It's going to happen and the anticipation is already killing me.

[@bulmariogonzalez5747]

Great description of differences- definitely helpful; I’m leaning towards a 2016 model. What do you think?

[@BlackTesla]

2016 is nice, but based on the price it might make more sense to get a model 3 or Y. If the prices are comparable to the 2016 then I'd say go for the newer cars since they will include more features for the same price as the 2016.

[@adytexas]

Love the video idea, but I could barely hear you on a laptop. Either speak-up or audio post processing and turn the volume up.

[@BlackTesla]

Thanks we had bad audio and did the best we could.

[@washingtonteslapilot2934]

Would you mind if I use snapshots from your video to do a 2013 vs 2017 comparison video?

[@sunflower5749]

Awesome, insightful video!!! Thanks.

[@jonathanl2748]

I, too, am seriously considering a refresh 2016 S. What is your opinion of the paint quality? I have to say that those three examples look stellar.

[@BlackTesla]

Paint quality for used cars will be subject to how the owner cared for it. In general Tesla paint/clear coat is very soft and is prone to swirls and scratches easily if not properly protected. I'd suggest examining the paint thoroughly but setting your expectation that some level of paint correction will be needed. Black is especially difficult to keep pristine but when it is it's the absolute best 😉

[@jonathanl2748]

Black Tesla With the way Tesla sells their used cars, I will not be able to view the vehicle (except for several pictures from the rep). I live in the New Orleans area and I would have to be lucky to find what I want I. The nearest stores: Houston and Atlanta. I appreciate your content of your channel. Thanks.

[@BlackTesla]

That's ok get the car and inspect afterwards with the expectation that some correction will be needed. Either way these are the best cars you can buy you will be happy with so many things paint will be the last thing you think about!

[@washingtonteslapilot2934]

You've earned yourself a subscriber. Great job on the comparison. Curious to see what's different in the 2017 model.... any ideas?

[@BlackTesla]

I have an update video for the newest models coming soon!

[@Ardentautosports]

Super informative! Thank you.

[@hdigermul]

Thank you! Great walk thru! :)

[@The_ClayDayz]

How do the 21s ride?

[@davidduhme7780]

Is the new Model S Solid black or Obsidian black?

[@BlackTesla]

Solid Black is the default option but can upgrade to Obsidian

[@davidduhme7780]

Black Tesla Thanks, but I'm aware of that. I just wanted to know whether that specific Model S in the Video is solid black or obsidian black...

[@BlackTesla]

David Duhme they are all solid black. Our Model X is Obsidian Black.

[@MrApostolicman]

Black Tesla I’m looking to buy a 2016 Model S 85D with lots of the extra’s. It doesn’t have the 2.0 auto pilot. What’s your thoughts? I can’t find the 2017 used from Tesla Website only 2016 or older

[@Kris_2535]

Great Comparison, lot of info. thanks

[@akuapiatas]

That's strange how the boot seats are facing backwards.

[@MiguelPerezV]

How are you supposed to sit in the middle with that console? 20:07

[@BlackTesla]

You're not, its a removable console that turns the car into a 4 seater instead of 5, can be removed easily to accommodate more people.

[@AQuantumCraig]

Interesting comparison!

[@bharned3]

I'm looking at a 2013 now and it doesn't have those front vents. Were they added in 2014 or mid to late 2013

[@BlackTesla]

Its possible they were added mid-late 2013, they seem to make most design changes in Q3 and Q4.

[@bharned3]

sounds that way.

[@Novilicious]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@HAMZEHAWADALLAH]

thanks for this video and i have one question whats the difference in battery from 2013 to 2017 ? its the same or have some improvement for better distance ?

[@sbscreative4941]

Batteries change very frequently and depending on the car may have been replaced with a newer version. That means that the model year does not necessarily map to a certain battery pack. However, its safe to say that the newer the pack the longer the range, and the faster the charging!

[@jurrandsummerville8794]

I think the front sonar is actually in the windshield.

[@BlackTesla]

Its actually just below the front bumper. It needs to be that low so it can detect all objects of a certain height or higher. If it was at the windshield it would miss anything lower than the windshield.

[@ILLMonst]

Thanks for the info

[@corpnupe85]

Good review! The volume should have been louder.

[@nittythakid730pm]

What type of camera do you have???

[@BlackTesla]

Im using a canon G7x

[@placerdemaio]

great job dude nice video

[@mcunha81]

do any of the model S versions have an aux jack for an mp3 player?

[@BlackTesla]

Unfortunately they don't have an AUX jack they favored Bluetooth over the AUX jack.

[@mcunha81]

so how would i transfer music, to the car without a cellphone?

[@BlackTesla]

It has USB ports that are data and power, but for the data you need a USB thumb drive/stick, it wont read your phone as a USB drive so using the thumb stick is the way to have locally stored music in your car, no transfer to the actual car just reading from your USB drive/stick.

[@mcunha81]

for some reason the 13-14 model S with the 21in wheels, looks more agressive in the front specificly the bottom lip spoiler, why is it different from the car parked next to it, everythings the same except the bottom part.

[@bharned3]

Thanks for this video

[@jayyoung5397]

does anyone know what will be new for 2018 model S?

[@vespill708]

Well they have implemented new rear seat design, which was long awaited. Musk said it won't be anything higher than 100kWh, at least for the foreseeable future.

[@Brutaka1]

I thought someone was walking on my porch at 2:17.

[@eduardoig17]

why do people cover up their license plate? I mean when you are diving your car or when it is parked anyone can see you plates

[@BlackTesla]

Wasn't my car and owner didnt want the plate shown so I obliged

[@GabeJE]

Good stuff man

[@mcunha81]

perfer older one, , looks better to me.

[@a_pav]

nice outro

[@o751106]

Nice video!

[@koziat66]

Great video

[@Brettstv]

Audio is all over the place.

[@Chris-jt7xg]

Useful, thanks!

[@TJRG]

Nice video

[@GamerGuyProductions]

Good video

[@malakashraf1025]

أحمد جالبر

[@smileplease444]

Thnnnnx alot

[@creelar5205]

This video starts at 0:50 thank me later

[@blazesmooth5594]

Fck off

[@xaviaer3724]

Tesla model s was made in 2012 wtf

[@freedommachine4633]

personally I like them and respect them but I am an American and I'm a GasMonkey so I will never buy a Tesla at all because their electric...... ...and I'm only 14...

[@Лёва-н6з]

ролик должен называться инволюция

[@wrk8999]

Are all the owners of these cars handicapped?

[@BlackTesla]

Lol no, the service center ran out of parking spaces so they put them there temporarily, we had them move them afterwards and no handicap patrons were inconvenienced.

[@wrk8999]

@@BlackTesla I really enjoyed the video and I learned a few things. Just ordered a new (to me, 2017) S75 and will be picking it up next week.

[@BlackTesla]

Congrats and enjoy your Tesla!

[@jamescalbert4958]

Huh?! 😒

[@ShadKS18XL]

the previous version had that ugly, deal breaker, open fish mouth on front grill (same as old Ford Focus had). The new one is OK.

[@joelmaranion4942]

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[@funkydunky1671]

at the parking spots for the disabled...

[@BlackTesla]

The lot was very packed and thats where the cars were parked. Dont worry there were plenty of additional spots for the disabled to the right of the Classic Model S.

[@randygreen7871]

Great video, thanks!

[@ravenm.]

Very informative, thanks!

[@reyescampingfun8928]

Great video, thank you so much!