2012 VS 2020 Tesla Model S: How Much Has the Model S Improved in 9 Years? 

thanks for adding metric units

The prices are not adjusted for inflation, so the 2020 version is actually cheaper.

I'm blessed to own a model s. Most amazing versatile car ever. Love how it looks good but not flashy and gives me a sleeper supercar feel everytime. Definitely will be repeat buyer.

It's crazy how no cars today still can't compete with the first gen model s.

Thank you for considering the metric system.

But wait, there's more. 2012 had no parking sensors - 2020 does 2012 had central TPMS that would just say "tire pressure low" without indicating which tire or how much, 2020 shows all 4 corners 2012 had Gen 1 seats, 2020 has "Gen after NextGen seats" - way more comfortable 2012 didn't have traffic-aware cruise control, or lane-keeping (basic autopilot), 2020 has that and way more 2012 didn't have automatically closing charge port door, 2020 does 2012 didn't have lighted vanity mirrors 2012 had integrated headrests, 2020 has adjustable headrests 2012 didn't have a console on the floor between the front two seats, 2020 does. 2012 didn't have under battery ceramic armor plating (though it was added later), 2020 does 2012 had a max charging rate of 120 kW, 2020 has a max charging rate of 200 kW 2012 has 3G data connectivity with MCU1 hardware for the infotainment (center) screen, 2015 has LTE data and a faster MCU. edit: 2012 had no biohazard air filtration - 2020 does. (hat tip to scott cheney) I'm sure I left some things off. The only things that were better in 2012 was color choice (brown, green, silver, dolphin grey, signature red) and the option to get a panorama roof that opened.

impressive how much efficiency they have gained. The price going down and the specs going up. Yet all you hear is the doom of lower average selling prices. they maintain margin the whole way down.

It's game over when I'm released

Great video, thanks for all of the info

Awesome video, great information density, keep it up!

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thanks for the great video!

Great video CW I always look forward to your new releases

Great info 👍

This was an incredible car in 2012 and will be much more of a groundbreaking vehicle in 2020 and beyond. Great video and I am going to subscribe as soon as I finish this comment!

As the owner of a 2014 P85 this is really interesting! Thanks for taking the trouble👍

The bottom line : the EV Mustang has something like 6 different operating systems and screens. The VW id3 has the first 20,000 productions models sitting on a lot with “massive software problems “. The new SUV Mercedes’ Introduction has been pushed back an additional year. OEMs are learning that you cannot just put an electric motor and batteries in a frame and make EVs. Tesla is a fully integrated computer on four wheels, made by the best engineers in Silicon Valley.

comparing tesla to any other company trying to make electric cars is like comparing stark to hammer

I recently took delivery of my 2020 Model S long range. I love it so much.

Excellent objective presentation. Good voiceover and comparisons

Great Video...well structured!! Thanks

The "competition" is so not coming that the only thing you can compare a Tesla to is to itself.

Nice work! Just thought I’d throw in a data point: adjusted for inflation, the 2012’s base price of $79,900 would be $89,266.05 today. So the 2020 non-performance model is effectively more than $9,000 CHEAPER than the 2012 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ inflation calculator).

Excellent report

Excited about the updates. It feels like a new car every time 🤩

I clicked like because you included the metric system.

Comparing 2020 tesla vs 2030 will be like. Tesla is the highest selling car in the world and half of 2020s brand don't exist anymore.

Great video!

My new favourite Tesla-channel.

Great video! And on top of that they are now a profitable company! Wow!

We've stuck with craply designed cars for donkeys years, Tesla has shook up the motor industry. Great!.

Great video/job, thank you

Great vid! cheers!

When the "car talk function" launches, they should hire David Hasselhoff for the promotion ;D

They gotta redesign it sometime soon. It’s been 9 years.

Great analysis

Great Video 👍

Imagine how much more advanced they'll be in the next 8 years . . . Tesla vehicles as a whole.

Many, probably most, U.S. buyers of the Model S from 2012 through 2018 availed themselves of the full Federal tax credit of $7,500. With California being the dominant market during that period, most buyers had even larger financial incentives. Taken together and viewed as a reduction of the effective purchase price gives a more realistic relative price comparison between 2012 and 2019.

Thank you for showing metric units as well

I'm glad you added normal units!

4:00 It's great that there has been constant improvement to the Model S. However, this is nothing unusual and to be expected. I also note that you have not mentioned that the "Performance" model in 2020 is now the P100D, which indicates a stronger battery - 100kWh. So of course it is more powerful and faster.

I just realised sth: A model S drives with around 2.11 liters/100 km. THATS INSANELEY EFFICIENT

This guy needs way more subscribers

This is very informative. Would you also do a video to compare the build quality? It would be great to see how much they have improved in this regard.

I just realized: those reverse lights were totally an afterthought in the design.

Video is full of interesting information that I didn't have so congrats from me. Truthfully, I still can't get my head around the fact that this startup is building the most desirable (arguably) cars in the world. Watching those Teslas going around the Nuremberg Ring makes me think, "Wait.....this shouldn't be happening, how can a startup do this?". It makes me realize the utter contempt for their customers that the ICE automakers must have when you consider what we've been offered in the past and even up to the present day. As an example, any Chrysler sedan. GM could have been the leader in electric, they've had a few tries, but couldn't get past the no maintenance required and subsequent loss of revenue for dealers and the general affect on their ICE vehicles. Their business is maximizing profit "only" or normal business practices. Elon Musk has got the idea in his head that he wants to make a difference in this world and he might just do it!

Thank you for km conversions !

Informative comparisons indeed

"in the 9 years since it was released". It is just me or... ? Model S was first released June 22, 2012 and the video was uploaded December 23, 2019, so it's a time span of exactly 7.5 years... Or are you comparing the original to the June 2021 model S ?

It's funny when you hear the super-intelligent and well-informed 'analysts and experts' dismissing the Model S as a '2012 car' and therefore obsolete. It's like calling the Ford Mustang a '1967 car' and therefore ancient.

Well Done!

Great job

Sections: 2:44 - Performance 5:00 - Raven update 5:44 - Range & Efficiency 6:31 - Cost 11:18 - Software & Hardware Updates 11:52 - Future

Meanwhile all new starters to EVs cant even beat the Model S 2012 by range

Thank you so much

thanks for using the metric system!

when my 2015s range suddenly fell by12 miles overnight the service writer told me it was normal. but actually Tesla is being sued in CA for doing this thru their software. deleting range and features via software not cool.

People saying it needs refresh is absolutely wrong. I just bought new model s, it's at another level compared to my BMW X3 from 2 yrs ago.

It is amazing that still no cars can be a match to Tesla. One day I will own two of them, and when I do, I will be very happy to enjoy the best driving experience available today and in the foreseen future. Am also very excited to see the model Y and the truck enter the streets . !!! Great video in all ways

Nice comparo 👍

The gap between Tesla and it's competitors appears to be growing rather than diminishing. It was generally assumed that traditional car manufacturers would close the gap, however, this has yet to happen. If this gap continues to grow it is likely that the Tesla shorts will move their attention away from Tesla and instead start to short the traditional car manufacturers.

I will buy Model S (with all extras), another roadster and a cybertruck... i just love all of these toys. no more ferrari, bmw, audi, mercedez, this is the end of these companies... they dont give us anything better and they ask $$$$ LOADS OF MONEY for junk

What a throwback.

Still rocking my 2014 p85 with AP1, and 130k, still on the original battery pack, 2nd drive unit

In 2020, the 2012 model costs 20-30.000$ as a used car.

And not to forget , the increase of charging power 120 - 145 to a stunning 200kW. Curious for the plaid version

I remember being in middle school and seeing a Tesla for the first time. It was silver. And I always told my mom what that car was with the anchor symbol on the front lol

Perfect!

A message for legacy manufacturers - be afraid.......be very afraid !

What's stopping them from doing a interior refresh? They should save money on less parts on the dash. Charging rates need to be on par or better with Model 3.

Thank you. You provided me with more food for thought as I decide when to replace my 2014 non-performance and pre-Autopilot Model S85 with a new Model S. My current plan is about a year and a half from now. The other factor you might have included is the growth and improvement of the Supercharger system which now has 753 sites in the US compared to 79 when my Model S was delivered early in April, 2014. The Supercharger network is the most reliable and extensive way to allow for long range electric driving and puts all Tesla vehicles in a class by themselves.

1:39 comfort and range is a pretty nice dimension

1080p please

The Tesla Model S sets the standard for transport which is the best in the world... It basically pays for itself over time and provides incredibly enjoyable use and function... The choice is very simple for other manufacturers also as Tesla has open sourced it's Patents which is quite generous and influential in the best way... Love Tesla 😆

Wow, the Model S is definitely one of the best cars in the history of car industry. Simply awesome, it's a shame that I wouldn't be able to afford one, but I'll try my best to get a Model 3 AWD in 2020.

a 2012 model s for 24k ...now i can afford the dam thing im buying one real soon.

I hoped for some technical details in how the car has improved. Instead, this video is summing up the specs as I can read them on the Tesla website.

Forgot to mention the biggest and most important update.... The dog mode!

Half of the range gain came from cramming in more cell. Half of the 0-60 reduction came from adding a front motor. But useful for more things. The latest version has one that's very efficient, used exclusively in test-like conditions.

AmaZing. Truly my dream car. Can’t wait til I can buy one for free (videos comming up)

In The earlier models you got free-for-life supercharging. That's not possible today, right?

Why are you showing Model 3 interior when you comparing the Model S?

Can you speak to improvements in build quality such as door handles not presenting, charging ports failures, or center screen failures? Do you have data to show improvements in these areas?

Excellent comparison. How about doing a comparison of the same Model S in 2012 and in 2020? What features would a Model S has in 2020 if it was bought in 2012.

10 years after it might actually have improved every number 2ce. The accelleration 2ce as fast, the range 2ce as far.

Interior needs a change

Amazing that an EV from 2012 still performs better than most new vehicles today

Great video! Have subscribed.

So basically 2020 model S gives more value for $ than 2012

How many adds do you need to put in this video.

I recently watched a 1Y review of a Tesla 3 and when he mentioned that he had twice had performance improved I thought he was joking ....but yep, it had automatically downloaded changes to the way the battery delivers power to the motor and increased it 5% twice. Bonkers.

Obsesed bij Tesla. Hope I can buy one in the future 🙂

Who watched at 12:51pm like me?

Video starts at 2:45. You're welcome.

Can you do a new video like this one comparing the 2023 MS vs 2012 MS? Please.

When is the replacer coming?

2012-2020 is 8 years, not 9

For providing both metrics and dumb US values, thanks! Thumbs up!

How much now for battery change to new battery?

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