Verified year comparison
What changed on the Tesla Model S?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Create a Driver Profile and Easy Entry SetupVerified for current 2021+ Model S vehicles with supported software; Tesla cloud profiles require account access. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Enable PIN to DriveVerified for the 2025 U.S.-market Model S with supported security software. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Prepare and Launch With Drag Strip ModeVerified for 2025 Model S performance vehicles equipped with Drag Strip Mode; non-performance availability and drive-mode naming depend on configuration. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Replace Wiper Blades With Service ModeVerified for the 2025 Model S; the blade sizes and connectors must match Tesla's stated specification. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Save a Safer Liftgate Opening HeightVerified for current 2021+ North American Model S vehicles, including 2026 catalog entries. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Save and Remove an Auto-Raising LocationVerified for 2025 Model S vehicles equipped with the current air-suspension location-memory feature. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Schedule Charging and Departure PreconditioningVerified in Tesla's current North American Model S manual; screen wording can evolve with over-the-air software. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use Car Wash Mode and Enable Free RollVerified for 2025 U.S.-market Model S vehicles in Tesla's current owner manual. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.