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2013–2016 · Europe
Model S
Before the facelift
The first European Model S has an oval insert in the front bumper and a vertical screen. A particular car’s history matters more than its badge.
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Group of European cars; the year of first registration does not determine the exact configuration. Archival European Manual v5.9. Consolidated guide 2012-2020 gives a different height (1445 mm) and width (1964 mm); check the suspension and documents of the car. Data checked 2 October 2026.
Key changes
- A sign of a dorestyling front end is a large oval insert nosecone.
- Vertical central screen and a separate instrument panel in front of the driver.
- In part of the early cars there are two built-in child seats against the course of traffic. It cannot be described as a third row for adults. The presence and limitations are checked by the car and its management.
Identify it by photo
A sign of a dorestyling front end is a large oval insert nosecone.
Vertical central screen and a separate instrument panel in front of the driver.
The photo shows an individual car. Photo date, first registration and model year may differ; check equipment on the car itself.
Specifications and equipment
Body and dimensions
- Body
- liftbackDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Seats
- 5; there are additional child seatsIn part of the early cars there are two built-in child seats against the course of traffic. It cannot be described as a third row for adults. The presence and limitations are checked by the car and its management.Dimensions - the European leadership of TeslaTesla: seats and loading
- Length
- ≈ 4,970 mmArchival European Manual v5.9. Consolidated guide 2012-2020 gives a different height (1445 mm) and width (1964 mm); check the suspension and documents of the car.Dimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Width without mirrors
- ≈ 1,963 mmDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Width with mirrors
- ≈ 2,189 mmDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Height
- ≈ 1,427 mmDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Wheelbase
- ≈ 2,960 mmDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
Cabin and everyday use
- Boot access
- Lifting back door with glassDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Main display
- Vertical centre screenTesla: interior and bodyTesla: interior and bodyDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Driver display
- Separate screen in front of the driverTesla: interior and bodyTesla: interior and bodyDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Rear display
- The manual does not specifyAn additional screen could be installed by the owner.Tesla: interior and body
- Controls and gear selection
- Steering gear selectorTesla: interior and bodyTesla: interior and bodyDimensions - the European leadership of Tesla
- Heating
- PTC heaterTesla: heating and power plant
- Fast charging in Europe
- Until May 2019: Check out CCS UpgradeRefurbishment is required to connect to V3 cars until May 2019. Check the upgrade completed.Tesla: Check CCS and fast charging
What to check when buying
- Check if the CCS Combo 2 is equipped and if there is an adapter. For cars until May 2019, Tesla specifies a separate CCS Upgrade for access to the European V3 Supercharger. Having an older Type 2 connector alone does not confirm CCS.
- Check the VIN in Tesla Recall Search and confirm your work. The campaign refers to cars with 8GB of eMMC in a multimedia unit; the year of release alone does not confirm that a particular car still needs repair.
- Ask for Additional Vehicle Information and Infotainment Upgrade documents. Tesla is offering an update for some of the early-release cars; the appearance of the vertical screen does not allow you to determine all the equipment installed.
- Check the number of passengers by car marking. Additional rear seats of early cars were intended for children. If you need a trunk on the roof, check its execution: the manual distinguishes between glass, panoramic and solid painted roof.
Primary sources
Specifications come from Tesla documents. The grouping by year and buying advice are editorial; changes within a period are noted separately.
Dimensions - the European leadership of TeslaTesla: interior and bodyTesla: seats and loadingTesla: interior and bodyTesla: Check CCS and fast chargingTesla: Check the eMMC VIN campaignTesla: Clarify multimedia and installed equipmentTesla: heating and power plantPhoto rights and terms are listed below each image.
Other Model S generations
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