2016 Model S Refresh Mega-thread

[KinjaChris]

email from tesla this morning:

At Tesla, we are relentlessly committed to making product improvements. Model S and Model X are unique in how much they get better over time, even after you buy them.

In this spirit, the Model S nose and headlights have been changed to be similar to the Model X. Because you have already placed your order, these will be applied to your Model S at no additional cost to you.

Your Model S delivery is on track and will not be impacted by these updates. Welcome to Model S – we know you're going to love it.

 

[chipmunk]

But it doesn't say Power.

Auto Liftgate is the language used on the Model X page which we know is power. I'm pretty sure they're the same. What else would be Auto about it?

 

[gsxdsm]

I don't think they changed it. One is glossy reflective outdoor, and one is a rendering. Looking at every little detail, they seem to line up.

The bottom plastic is now gone. Body colored all the way

 

[Discoducky]

Hope Tesla figures out that their homepage still shows the old nosecone as of one minute ago

 

[Chris P]

Those that have received that email, care to share your vin and confirm dates?

Got the email.
Confirmed 4/6
Vin 137XXX

 

[globile]

Those that have received that email, care to share your vin and confirm dates?

I got order confirmation and VIN number on March 30th for a EU model, and so far HAVE NOT received that email.
Still waiting to hear from my DS. My delivery date has not changed (Late May - June)
Anybody have any news on this?

 

[Mike K]

I don't think they changed it. One is glossy reflective outdoor, and one is a rendering. Looking at every little detail, they seem to line up.

They got rid of the entire diffuser.

 

[AWDtsla]

90D has been increased to 294 miles, but P90D stays at 270?? Of course, I only ever got to 268 rated miles at 100% with only hundreds of miles on the odo.

 

[R.S]

As of right now I doubt it. Probably upped the Model X just to keep Power to weight the same.

Increasing kWh isn't that easy, you can't just throw in a few more cells. If they wanted a bigger battery, they would need to add a whole module, which would make three different packs. Thats not cost effective at all.

I guess they are going for a 16 module 100kWh pack and a 12 Module 75kWh pack, or a 14 module 78 kWh, called 75, and stay with the 90kWh as the biggest pack option, or the 75kWh pack is a scam and its more like 85kWh... But the chance of having 3 different packs, with one of them being very close to another doesn't make sense to me.

 

[Tellotes]

email from tesla this morning:

At Tesla, we are relentlessly committed to making product improvements. Model S and Model X are unique in how much they get better over time, even after you buy them.

In this spirit, the Model S nose and headlights have been changed to be similar to the Model X. Because you have already placed your order, these will be applied to your Model S at no additional cost to you.

Your Model S delivery is on track and will not be impacted by these updates. Welcome to Model S – we know you're going to love it.

What was your confirmation date and is your model s in production q?

 

[Tellotes]

Got the email.
Confirmed 4/6
Vin 137XXX

Is yours in production queue? Whats your estimated delivery?

 

[shinne]

Ugh if I knew that I would had reserved the Model S to save $1500.

Anybody know what the difference between the automatic liftgate and powerlift gate is?

 

[ElectricTundra]

I like the new design though I think I might have liked it to be more Model 3 like. I'm glad I've got an original though.

 

[Chris P]

Is yours in production queue? Whats your estimated delivery?

It's in the production queue - estimated delivery late May/early June

 

[Tellotes]

It's in the production queue - estimated delivery late May/early June

Phew! i was stressing out over here because I didnt get the email yet. Im in the same boat then... thanks!

 

[Wojski]

I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but the door sills look to be painted now instead of being black as before.

 

[supratachophobia]

Wifey likes to put her purse in my center console open space as well, and they do cost much more than that center console--happy wife....

I really hope I can retrofit those LED headlights! My car is black, so my classic nosecone sort of blends in nicely anyway...

I'm really curious if you can do a straight swap with someone who has the old console.

 

[Tellotes]

Just received this email....

No price change then? Did you have the premium interior option? I wonder if I will get the same email. I have the premium interior option. but trying to figure out if I will be charged the $1500.

 

[David29]

I went to Archive.org and looked at the previous Model S.
On the left is the new one, the right is the old.
Range went down on 70D. I checked multiple miles per hour by the way.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6877712/Model S update.png

Curious, because the EPA rated range did not change...

 

[FL70D]

So I am supposed to pick up my "Classic" new model S tomorrow. Should I cancel, lose my $2,500 deposit, $1,200 referral fee,and &1,500 lower price and re-order so I can get the new front end and color keyed (instead of black) side molding? Personally I expects more changes.