Is there a way to lower drivers seat on Tesla Model S?

[AlexKosh]

I just got 2021 Plaid S and car is great, BUT. I’m 6’02” guy and Tesla seats are kind of high for me, I’ve been mostly driving German and British cars in the pasts and seats can go very deep/low it’s a very different story with Tesla. I’m sitting uncomfortably high and seat is maximum low. Is there maybe a mechanical way of lowering those seats? I’ve noticed most American cars doesn’t let you adjust seat distance as much as European cars, wondering if there are some kind of US law in place that stopping manufacturers to go to far or to low from the steering wheel.

 

[AlexMalone]

I just got 2021 Plaid S and car is great, BUT. I’m 6’02” guy and Tesla seats are kind of high for me, I’ve been mostly driving German and British cars in the pasts and seats can go very deep/low it’s a very different story with Tesla. I’m sitting uncomfortably high and seat is maximum low. Is there maybe a mechanical way of lowering those seats? I’ve noticed most American cars doesn’t let you adjust seat distance as much as European cars, wondering if there are some kind of US law in place that stopping manufacturers to go to far or to low from the steering wheel.

Did you ever find an answer to this? I recently sat in the driver seat and even at the lowest setting it sits to tall. I’m about an inch taller than you. This is mind boggling the mechanical seat can’t drop lower.

 

[WilliamG]

Did you ever find an answer to this? I recently sat in the driver seat and even at the lowest setting it sits to tall. I’m about an inch taller than you. This is mind boggling the mechanical seat can’t drop lower.

I'm 6'5" and don't have too much trouble sitting in the new S. This varies from person to person. Would I prefer it lower? Absolutely. But that's generally the case in every single car I drive.

 

[coryjfowler]

Im 6' 4" and I want the seat pan lower and the headrest higher. The headrests seems to bulge out right where my shoulders are. Leave the seatback where it is and sink the seat pan 4" or so and I'd probably be pretty happy.

I have seen some racing seats that claim to sit lower than the factory does, but I am reluctant to go that route just yet. Comfort concerns.

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Try tilting the seat base all the way back, drop the lumbar also.

 

[WilliamG]

Try tilting the seat base all the way back, drop the lumbar also.

I think many of us have been there, especially if we came from a Model 3, like I did. The S seat simply does not get you anywhere near as low down in the car as the Model 3, which is a shame for a taller driver like myself and others.

 

[coryjfowler]

Try tilting the seat base all the way back, drop the lumbar also.

I'm pretty sure that's exactly where I have it right now.

 

[coryjfowler]

I think many of us have been there, especially if we came from a Model 3, like I did. The S seat simply does not get you anywhere near as low down in the car as the Model 3, which is a shame for a taller driver like myself and others.

I will have to go sit in my friends model 3 now... :0

 

[WilliamG]

I will have to go sit in my friends model 3 now... :0

It’ll just make you sad.