2019 Tesla Model S review

Color options

Exterior colors:

• Deep Blue Metallic

• Midnight Silver Metallic

• Pearl White Multi-Coat

• Red Multi-Coat

• Solid Black

Interior colors:

• Black

• Cream

• White/Black

Interior details

The five-passenger 2019 Tesla Model S interior features generous legroom in the first and second rows (42.7 inches and 35.4 inches, respectively). Leatherette upholstery comes standard in the 2019 model, along with front seats with 12-way power adjustments. The front and rear rows also boast heated seats, and ventilated seats are available. Additionally, the 2019 Model S includes generous cargo space, with 26 cu-ft behind the rear seats or 58 cu-ft when folded. In lieu of an engine, this EV has a front trunk for small storage with 5.3 cu-ft of volume.

Child seat details

The 2019 Tesla Model S can fit two car seats in the rear row with two full sets of LATCH lower anchors and three tether anchors. This includes LATCH car seats, infant car seats, rear-facing convertible car seats, forward-facing convertible car seats, and booster car seats. Note that the LATCH lower anchors and tether anchors in the 2019 Model S are difficult to access, making child seat installation challenging.

Performance

The 2019 Tesla Model S configurations include three trims: Standard Range, Long Range, and Performance. All models feature a 100kWh battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive, but the trims differ in range and acceleration times. The 2019 Tesla Model S Standard Range can travel an EPA-estimated 285 miles on a full charge and cover a zero to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). For farther distances, the 2019 Tesla Model S Long Range is an excellent choice, with an EPA-estimated 370-mile range on a full charge. The Performance trim—formerly known as the 2019 Tesla Model S P100D—has an EPA-estimated range of 345 miles on a full charge (with 19-inch wheels).

Year comparison

2013-2015 Tesla Model S (first generation)

The Tesla Model S was introduced in 2013 with 60, 85, and P85+ trims. A year later, the lineup added all-wheel-drive versions of the Model S 60, 85, and P85. Starting in 2014, Tesla added an autopilot feature, a lane-centering system, and adaptive cruise control to the Model S. The next year, the 60 and 60D models were replaced with the 75 and 75D, and the P85 was discontinued. The 2015 Tesla Model S saw the addition of the 90, 90D, and P90D at the end of the first generation.

2016-present Tesla Model S (second generation)

The Tesla Model S received a mid-cycle refresh in 2016 with an enhanced autopilot feature and restyling to the sedan's exterior front fascia. The start of the second generation saw the 60 and 60D make a brief comeback, along with the new high-performance P100D. The 100D launched in 2017. In 2018, the Model S came in 75D, 100D, and P100D versions before a new trim structure was introduced in 2019 to include base, Extended Range, Performance, and Performance with Ludicrous Mode trims. The trims were revised again in 2020, offering Model S Long Range Plus and Performance models, followed by the 2021 Model S only being offered as a Long Range trim.