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The 2015 Tesla Model S P85D was a sedan produced from 2014 to 2016. It features a dual motor (ac induction) AWD powertrain. EPA-rated range is 253 miles with 87 MPGe. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Top speed is 155 mph. Manufactured at Fremont, CA.
The P85D was a landmark car. It combined 691 horsepower from two AC induction motors and introduced "Insane Mode" to the dual-motor platform. But the bigger story came later: in July 2015, Tesla offered a $10,000 Ludicrous Mode upgrade that replaced the main fuse with a smart pack contactor, allowing higher current draw and a 3.0-second 0-60.
This was the first Tesla to offer Ludicrous Mode, a feature that would define the brand's performance identity for years. The P85D also made headlines when it earned a Consumer Reports score so high they had to adjust their rating system.
- First dual-motor Tesla — front and rear permanent-magnet motors
- Ludicrous Mode update added later: 2.8s 0-60 mph
- Insane Mode launch control debuts
- First Tesla with Autopilot hardware (HW1)
| Peak DC Fast | 120 kW |
| DC Fast 10-80% | ~40 min |
| AC Onboard Charger | 10 kW |
| Home L2 (full charge) | ~8.5 hrs |
| Connector | Tesla (NACS adapter) |
| Model Years | 2014–2016 |
| Model | Tesla Model S |
| Variant | P85D |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Generation | Model S (Original / Nose Cone) |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Motor(s) | Dual Motor (AC Induction) |
| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh |
| EPA Range | 253 miles |
| MPGe | 87 |
| Efficiency | 39 kWh/100mi |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 155 mph |
| Horsepower (est.) | 463 HP |
| Curb Weight | 4,936 lbs |
| Cargo Volume | 63.4 cu ft |
| Length | 196" |
| Width | 77.3" |
| Height | 56.5" |
| Wheelbase | 116.5" |
| Production Start | 2014-12 |
| Production End | 2016-02 |
| Autopilot | Autopilot hardware 1 optional |
| Factory | Fremont, CA |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Battery & Drive Unit | 8 years / 150,000 miles |
- Insane Mode
- 691 HP combined
- First Ludicrous Mode upgrade