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It's possible for a car built in September 2014 to have the autopilot hardware without having "Tech Package with Autopilot" listed, because that package didn't exist until after the October announcement of the dual-motor configuration. To echo what morbot said, the way to check is to go to the Controls screen and make sure that there is a Driver Assistance tab under Settings, with (at least) Speed Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Warning features.If built after September 2014, it has it. In September 2014, probably best to ask for the Monrooney sticker to see if "Tech Package with Autopilot" is listed. Before September 2014, it won't have it.
I have the same question regarding some of the lessor hardware additions like the power folding mirrors. I wish the CPO site provided a bit more info on the cars listed.
Your questions may be answered by looking in the following WiKi... ---> Model S options by year - a running history - Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum
I actually have that book marked. But since I can't physically see the vehicles, I have to rely on the descriptions. The VIN's don't help much. Of course one can always contact the Store that has the car your interested in for all the details.
I'm also trying to understand the significance of the last letter displayed on the battery packs. I keep reading about A, B, C, D and now E batteries. What does that mean (are the later batteries better) and has Tesla changed battery packs mid year? Again knowing the build date might help.
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I actually have that book marked. But since I can't physically see the vehicles, I have to rely on the descriptions. The VIN's don't help much. Of course one can always contact the Store that has the car your interested in for all the details.
I'm also trying to understand the significance of the last letter displayed on the battery packs. I keep reading about A, B, C, D and now E batteries. What does that mean (are the later batteries better) and has Tesla changed battery packs mid year? Again knowing the build date might help.
It's possible for a car built in September 2014 to have the autopilot hardware without having "Tech Package with Autopilot" listed, because that package didn't exist until after the October announcement of the dual-motor configuration. To echo what morbot said, the way to check is to go to the Controls screen and make sure that there is a Driver Assistance tab under Settings, with (at least) Speed Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Warning features.
I am in the market for a used Tesla, but I want the self driving hardware and radar for when true self driving is available. How do I make sure the car I buy has these features and this advanced capability?
Not sure; I seem to recall that the CC stalk placement got changed slightly ahead of when the autopilot hardware started being included, so it might be that some cars have a CC stalk with the markings but can never use it for TACC.Can't you also look at the cruise control stalk to see if it has the TACC markings?
What is the VIN number prior to which no cars have the autopilot hardware? And what is the VIN number after which all cars have the autopilot hardware?
Or if we don't have that information, what is the last vin known to not have the hardware? And what's the earliest VIN number known to have the hardware.?
The shifter and turn signal changes happened a month or two before Autopilot hardware appeared. However, the cruise control stalk on interim models lacks the following distance control knob at the end, so that's another way to tell.Pre-auto pilot cars will also have the older style shifter and turn signal levers.