Tesla Model S is one of the best electric cars in the world. To remain among the best electric vehicles, its manufacturers are constantly developing and updating it. If we take a look at the builds of earlier models like the 2017 Tesla Model S and compare it to the 2020 Model, we can realize how far it has progressed.
Today we're going to explore how much Tesla's flagship electric car has changed in three years.
2017 Tesla Model S Configurations
In 2017, Tesla Model S was available in several configurations. In total, there were around seven variations depending on the size of the battery.
The different variants were: 60, 60D, 75, 75D, 90D, 100D and P100D. Here the numbers indicate the battery size, D means whether the model is all-wheel drive or not, and P means Performance.
For example, P100D means the performance variant with a 100 kWh battery and all-wheel drive configuration. Other than that, the standard configuration is rear-wheel drive.
Electric range: 2017 Model S
Although we're talking about a three-year-old model, the 2017 Model S's electric range is still better than many electric vehicles of 2020.
Here is the table showing the EPA range of all variants of the Tesla Model S.
2020 Tesla Model S Configurations
Unlike the 2017 variants, Tesla narrowed down the Model S variants to just two. In 2020 there is a Tesla Model S Long Range Plus and a Performance-only variant. There is another version called Tesla Model S Plaid to compete with Lucid Air, which will be seen on the roads soon. From now on, the Plaid variant is only available for bookings.
The Long Range Plus and Performance variants are believed to have a 100 kWh battery. On the other hand, the Plaid variant will have a larger battery; however, the size of the battery is still unknown.
In addition, both variants of the Tesla Model S are now all-wheel drive.
Read also: Tesla Model S now officially has an electric range of over 400 miles.
Model S 2020: Electric range
The Tesla Model S is currently the longest electric car in the world. However, newer competitors like Lucid Air have slightly greater electric range, but it has yet to be launched.
Either way, here's the EPA lineup of all variants of the 2020 Model S.
Read also: Tesla Model S Plaid Vs Lucid Air Dream Edition: Which One Is Better?
Prices
In terms of price, the Tesla Model S price in 2017 ranged between $ 70,000 and $ 94,000. The Performance P100D variant was quite expensive, with a price tag of around $ 134,000. So with that in mind, the average price for a higher variant of the 2017 Model S in the used vehicle market would be between $ 60 and $ 80,000. Prices may vary depending on the condition of the vehicle.
However, now Tesla has significantly reduced the price of the Model S due to increasing competition. Pricing for the 2020 Tesla Model S starts at $ 69,420 and goes all the way up to $ 91,990 (not including the Plaid variant).
Tesla not only reduced the price of its electric sedan, but also improved the specifications. Therefore, it doesn't make much sense to buy an old Model S for the same price as the new one.
However, some people are die-hard fans of the Tesla Model S P100D and it's not bad if they can get it in an affordable price bracket.
Anyway, what do you think of the 2017 and 2020 Tesla Model S setups - give your opinion in the comments section below.
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