How to tell if a car has Raven?

[RonMathMD]

Considering upgrading my P85D Model S to a 2019 Performance. How can I tell if it has Raven? The one I am interested in is a 6/2019 build date and says DUAL MOTOR (underlined) on the back.

Also, window sticker shows FSD. How can I tell if this is active?

Thx

 

[TechVP]

On the center console, go to Suspension. It will have lots of numerical settings for suspension-- looking much more complex than non Raven. That's one way.
As for FSD: Go to the Software / Service (?) Menu -- there you can also see what all of the build options are and what is installed.
-TechVP

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Use voice command "Tell me what thy lordly name is."

If it responds "Nevermore", it's definitely a Raven.

(Apologies to you and Poe. Merry Christmas.)

 

[Gadget-X]

On the center console, go to Suspension. It will have lots of numerical settings for suspension-- looking much more complex than non Raven. That's one way.
As for FSD: Go to the Software / Service (?) Menu -- there you can also see what all of the build options are and what is installed.
-TechVP

Please post of photo of complex suspension. Pretty sure mine is a raven and not complex...

M

 

[BPeter]

The additional vehicle details under the software section will tell you. Air suspension type should be adaptive (instead of standard) and the motor type front should be permanent magnet (instead of induction)

 

[BigNick]

The additional vehicle details under the software section will tell you. Air suspension type should be adaptive (instead of standard) and the motor type front should be permanent magnet (instead of induction)

Can those details be believed, however?
Mine says that my air suspension type is "Plus" which would definitely be wrong based on my 7/2015 build month.

 

[BPeter]

Can those details be believed, however?
Mine says that my air suspension type is "Plus" which would definitely be wrong based on my 7/2015 build month.

Interesting. I haven't heard of someone having incorrect data in that screen.

Do you have the "Plus" suspension for yours? I know there was a P85+ and I think that was also offered on the P85D? If so that screen may be right.

 

[BigNick]

Interesting. I haven't heard of someone having incorrect data in that screen.

Do you have the "Plus" suspension for yours? I know there was a P85+ and I think that was also offered on the P85D? If so that screen may be right.

My P85D is too new. The P85Ds equipped with the Plus suspension weren't built after around April 2015 and mine is a July build.

 

[Gadget-X]

Maybe a prototype or Elon's car

Here is my information page on my Raven 2020 MSP.

M

 

[BPeter]

My P85D is too new. The P85Ds equipped with the Plus suspension weren't built after around April 2015 and mine is a July build.

Hmm. Well your gateway is misconfigured then.
Not sure why. But I bet a Raven would have to show adaptive/permanent magnet listed there or else the car may not function correctly.

 

[Gadget-X]

I remember reading that the 1st Raven Model S came out for purchase in late June 2019. Seems that any Model S made before that date is not a Raven.

M

 

[DerbyDave]

Build date April, 2019 or later, plus go to Additional Vehicle Information on center screen. These values should be among those observed:
Air Suspension type: Adaptive
Autopilot Computer: Full self-driving computer
Motor Type Front: Permanent Magnet
Motor Type Rear: Induction Large

 

[Gadget-X]

Yea I remember the build date being April but if I remember correctly none spotted in the wild before June.

M

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Guide to the options here which might help

How to find out what options a Tesla has

 

[paulhand]

Build date April, 2019 or later, plus go to Additional Vehicle Information on center screen. These values should be among those observed:
Air Suspension type: Adaptive
Autopilot Computer: Full self-driving computer
Motor Type Front: Permanent Magnet
Motor Type Rear: Induction Large

Sorry to drag up an old post. The late 2019 Model S Long Range I am looking at buying is showing:
Motor type front: Permanent Magnet
Motor type rear: Induction Small

Do I need to worry about the "small"?

Cheers

 

[redmunds]

Sorry to drag up an old post. The late 2019 Model S Long Range I am looking at buying is showing:
Motor type front: Permanent Magnet
Motor type rear: Induction Small

Do I need to worry about the "small"?

No, "small" means it's a Long Range model and "large" means it's a Performance model.

 

[paulhand]

No, "small" means it's a Long Range model and "large" means it's a Performance model.

Perfect - many thanks!

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

To tell if it’s raven, check the air suspension. You want adaptive

 

[paulhand]

To tell if it’s raven, check the air suspension. You want adaptive

That I have . Thank you!

 

[Darmie]

Sorry to drag up an old post. The late 2019 Model S Long Range I am looking at buying is showing:
Motor type front: Permanent Magnet
Motor type rear: Induction Small

Do I need to worry about the "small"?

Cheers

I understand that the small motor is less prone to internal fluid leaks which may provide better longevity.