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

Tesla Model S Electric 6 airbags
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Category: 5 Door Liftback
Company: Tesla
Model: Tesla Model S
Launch Date: June 22, 2012
Fuel: Electric
Power: 670 hp
Price: ₹ 1.30 Crore as on 16 October 2025
Colors: Pearl White multi coat, Solid Black, Midnight Silver metallic, Deep Blue metallic, Red multi coat
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

Engine

Tesla Model S
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Fuel Electric
Power 670 hp
Transmission Single speed automatic transmission
Drivetrain Dual motor AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Range 648km (estimated)
Emission Standard Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
Engine Misc Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel<br>0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds

Body

Tesla Model S
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Length 5021mm
Width 1987mm (excluding mirrors), 2189mm (including mirrors)
Height 1431mm (normal setting)
Ground Clearance 117mm to 158mm
Wheelbase 2960mm
Turn Radius 6.15m
Kerb weight 1961 - 2250 Kg
Front Tyre 255/45 R19 or 265/35Z R21
Rear Tyre 285/40 R19 or 295/30Z R21
Front Suspension Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Steering Variable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering<br>Speed sensitive<br>2.33 turns from lock to lock<br>Yoke steering

Safety

Tesla Model S
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Airbags 6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags
Front Brake Disc
Rear Brake Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) Yes
Traction Control System Yes
Park Assist Visual and audio feedback
Central Lock Yes
Speed Sensitive Door Lock Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes

Exterior

Tesla Model S
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Headlight Adaptive headlights with matrix LED
Taillamp Auto tail lights

Interior

Tesla Model S
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Seating Capacity 5
Driver Armrest Yes
Anti Glare Mirror Auto Dimming

Infotainment

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

Comfort

Tesla Model S
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AC Fully automatic temperature control (Tri zone)<br>Air vents hidden throughout the cabin<br>HEPA filtration
Wireless Charging Yes

Battery

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

Warranty

Warranty (Years) 4
Warranty (Km) 80000
Battery Warranty (Years) 8
Battery Warranty (Km) 240000

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The price of Tesla Model S is ₹ 1.30 Crore 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.

Tesla Model S has a length of 5021mm, a height of 1431mm (normal setting), a width of 1987mm (excluding mirrors), 2189mm (including mirrors), a wheelbase of 2960mm 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.

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