Tesla Model S (2012): Price, Features, Mileage & Specs

Tesla Model S 5 Door Liftback Electric 6 airbags — Credit: Tesla

Category: 5 Door Liftback
Company: Tesla
Model: Tesla Model S
Launch Date: June 22, 2012
Fuel: Electric
Airbags: 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags
Power: 670 hp
Range: 648km (estimated)
Price: $94990 as on 16 October 2025

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Engine

Fuel: Electric
Power: 670 hp
Transmission: Single speed automatic transmission

* This is also known as Gearbox.

Drivetrain: Dual motor AWD (All Wheel Drive)

* This is a set of parts which transfer the engine power to the wheels so that the vehicle can drive.

Range: 648km (estimated)
Emission Standard: Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
Misc: Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel
0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds

Body

Length: 5021mm
Width: 1987mm (excluding mirrors), 2189mm (including mirrors)
Height: 1431mm (normal setting)
Ground Clearance: 117mm to 158mm

* The minimum distance between the lowest part of the car and the ground. A higher ground clearance is usually better.

Wheelbase: 2960mm

* The distance between the centre of the front tyres and rear tyres. A longer wheelbase usually leads to a more comfortable and smoother ride.

Minimum Turning Radius: 6.15m

* The minimum radius needed for the car to make a semi circular U turn without skidding. A lower turning radius means that a car needs lesser space to make a U turn.

Kerb Weight: 1961 - 2250 Kg

* The weight of the car including all the standard equipments and all the fluids required, like coolant, engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, 90% full fuel tank etc.

Front Tyre: 255/45 R19 or 265/35Z R21

* The first number represents width of the tyre, the second number is the sidewall height of the tyre, as a percentage of the width i.e. if it is 55 then it means the sidewall height is 55% of the width. The third number, after R represents the inner diameter of the tyre in inches.

Rear Tyre: 285/40 R19 or 295/30Z R21

Front Suspension: Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar

* The suspension system absorbs the impacts of the road and other bumps leading to a smoother and comfortable drive.

Rear Suspension: Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar

* The suspension system absorbs the impacts of the road and other bumps leading to a smoother and comfortable drive.

Steering: Variable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering
Speed sensitive
2.33 turns from lock to lock
Yoke steering
Colours: Pearl White multi coat, Solid Black, Midnight Silver metallic, Deep Blue metallic, Red multi coat

Safety

Airbags: 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): Yes

* ABS prevents the wheels from locking up and thus prevents the vehicle from skidding, especially in slippery conditions.

EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution): Yes

* EBD provides proportionate amount of braking force to each wheel so that braking is most efficient in emergency situations.

Traction Control System: Yes

* When a wheel starts slipping, this system works to reduce the speed of slipping wheel, so that the vehicle may gain more stability.

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System): Yes

* TPMS alerts when the tyre pressure is too low and may create unsafe driving conditions.

Engine Immobilizer: Yes

* This prevents the engine from being started unless the correct key is present.

Central Locking: Yes

* It allows all the vehicle doors to be locked automatically using one button.

Speed Sensitive Door Lock: Yes

* All the doors lock automatically when a certain speed is reached (usually around 15km/h).

Child Safety Lock: Yes

* This prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside.

Parking Assistance: Visual and audio feedback
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc

Exterior Features

Headlamps: Adaptive headlights with matrix LED
DRL (Daytime Running Lights): Yes

* DRLs increase the vehicle visibility during the daytime.

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors): Electrically operated with auto fold, auto tilt when backing, auto dimming
Tail Lamps: Auto tail lights

Interior Features

Seating Capacity: 5
Driver Armrest: Yes
Interiors: Anti-glare Mirror: Auto Dimming

Infotainment System

Type: Touch-screen Display
Size: 17 inch with left right tilt, Resolution: 2200 x 1300 pixels
Integrated Music System: 960 watt audio system with active road noise reduction
Number of Speakers: 22
Steering Mounted Controls: Yes
Connectivity: Bluetooth: Yes
USB Port: Yes

Comfort

Air Conditioner: Fully automatic temperature control (Tri zone)
Air vents hidden throughout the cabin
HEPA filtration
Wireless Charging for devices: Yes

Battery

Battery: 100 kWh
Lithium ion
Supercharging max: 250 kW
Upto 360 km range in just 15 minutes on Tesla’s supercharger network
Wall connector: charging speeds upto 70km of range added per hour, 24 ft cable
Mobile connector: Using 110V it can povide upto 4.8km range per hour, using 240V outlet, it provides upto 48km range per hour

Other Features

Misc: Ultraviolet and infrared protection on all glass
8 inch second row display
Fast charging for devices with wireless and 36 watt USB-C charging for every passenger
Console grade gaming with upto 10 teraflops of processing power
Wireless controller compatibility
Autopilot: enables car to automatically steer, accelerate and brake within its lane, under driver’s active supervision
Navigate on Autopilot: active guidance from on-ramp to off-ramp
Auto lane change: automatically changes lanes while driving on the highway
Summon: automatically retrieve your car
Autopark: Parallel park and perpendicular park with a single touch
Automatic opening and closing rear liftgate
Location aware automatic garage door opener
Phone key
Tesla mobile app:

Phone key keyless driving
Range and charging status
Climate control
Live GPS location
Schedule service
Monitor entire Tesla ecosystem including power flow from Powerwall or from Solar Roof and Solar Panels

OTA updates
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds
Visit the official website for more information

Price

Price: $94990 as on 16 October 2025

Warranty

Vehicle Warranty: 80000 km, 4 years
Battery Warranty: 240000 km, 8 years

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The price of Tesla Model S is $94990 as on 16 October 2025. Do check the website of Tesla for the latest prices.

Tesla Model S is an Electric 5 Door Liftback.

The range depends on driving conditions. As mentioned by Tesla the range is 648km (estimated).

The Tesla Model S has a power of 670 hp.

The Tesla Model S has 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags.

Tesla Model S was launched on June 22, 2012.

The emission standard of Tesla Model S is Zero emission vehicle (ZEV).

Tesla Model S has a length of 5021mm, a height of 1431mm (normal setting), a width of 1987mm (excluding mirrors), 2189mm (including mirrors) and a ground clearance of 117mm to 158mm.

Tesla Model S is available in Pearl White multi coat, Solid Black, Midnight Silver metallic, Deep Blue metallic, Red multi coat colours.

Tesla Model S has a seating capacity of 5.