Model S P100D
Use this page to see which Buyer's Guide topics apply to the 2016–2017 Tesla Model S P100D. 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
- 2016–2017
- Battery
- 100 kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Model
- Model S
Has LDU. Released August 2016. Ludicrous mode.
Compare every trim in the eligibility tableGuide topics for this trim
Large Drive Unit coolant seal
This variant has the LDU, so the rotor coolant seal issue applies. Ask whether a coolant delete or Revision U motor has been fitted, and budget for one if not. LDU guide
Autopilot hardware
Could be AP1, AP2 or AP2.5 on later 2017 builds, depending on the exact build date. Autopilot 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 2016–2017 Tesla Model S P100D 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 P100D have?
- Could be AP1, AP2 or AP2.5 on later 2017 builds, depending on the exact build date.
- Does the Model S P100D have the LDU coolant seal issue?
- Yes. This variant has the Large Drive Unit, so the rotor coolant seal issue applies. Ask whether a coolant delete or Revision U motor has been fitted, and budget for one if not.