Model S 85D
Use this page to see which Buyer's Guide topics apply to the 2014–2015 Tesla Model S 85D. This page describes the trim. The VIN and vehicle record determine what is present on one specific car.
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Trim summary
SC01 Possible- Years
- 2014–2015
- Battery
- 85 kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Model
- Model S
Dual motor AWD. First AWD Model S, introduced late 2014.
Compare every trim in the eligibility tableGuide topics for this trim
Large Drive Unit coolant seal
Non-performance dual motor cars use a different motor without the rotor coolant seal issue. LDU guide
MCU and screen
Cars from this era shipped with MCU1 unless upgraded. Check for eMMC symptoms and whether the MCU2 upgrade has been done. MCU guide
Front half shafts
Dual motor cars can develop the front half-shaft shudder under hard acceleration. Test for it on the drive. Common issues
Door handles
Model S door handles are a known cost item. Check that all four present and retract on the test drive. Common issues
Common questions
- Does the 2014–2015 Tesla Model S 85D have free supercharging?
- SC01 free supercharging is possible for this trim. Whether a specific car has it depends on that vehicle: decode the VIN to see the SC code on record, and confirm the current code with the seller before buying. Transfer policy is Tesla's to set and change.
- Which Autopilot hardware does the Model S 85D have?
- Expect AP1.
- Does the Model S 85D have the LDU coolant seal issue?
- No. Non-performance dual motor cars use a different motor without the rotor coolant seal issue.