2012 Tesla Model S Specifications

2012 Tesla Model S

Change
Standard Equipment & OptionsSpecificationsWarranty

2012 Tesla Model S

Starting MSRP $57,400–$105,400

Specifications

Select a style

Common specifications shown for: All styles

Power and Performance

1-spd auto transmission  
Battery
9.73 axle ratio Axle Ratio
None exhaust

Handling and Control

Rear-wheel drive  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Stability control  
Front double wishbone suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front and rear vented disc brakes  
Wheels  

Design and Dimensions

Rear lip spoiler  
Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Chrome bodyside insert  
Black w/chrome surround grille
Clearcoat monotone paint  
63.4 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
195.9 " exterior length Exterior Length  
77.3 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
56.5 " exterior height Exterior Height  
65 " front tread Front Tread  
67 " rear tread Rear Tread  
18.5 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
4,647 lbs. curb weight Curb Weight  
42.7 " front legroom Front Legroom
35.4 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
38.8 " front headroom Front Headroom
35.3 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
55.0 " front hiproom Front Hiproom
54.7 " rear hiproom Rear Hiproom
57.7 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
55.0 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
94 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
31.6 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume
58.1 cu.ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Fully automatic headlamps with delay-off  
4 door curb lights  
Illuminated entry  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Tire specific low tire pressure warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Driver and passenger knee
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Dual power remote heated mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 5  
Front bucket seats  
Fixed front head restraints  
Center front armrest  
(8-way power) driver seat  
(8-way power) front passenger seat  
Rear 60-40 bench seats  
Fixed rear head restraints  
Driver seat memory  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Carpet front floor mats  
Glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Front cupholder  
Bin instrument panel storage  
Cargo concealed storage  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo net  
Cargo tie downs  
Dual zone front air conditioning  
Automatic air conditioning  
Rear HVAC with separate controls  
Air filter  
AM/FM/HD, seek-scan
Radio steering wheel controls  
MP3 decoder
Window grid antenna  
Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Rear child safety door locks  
1 12V DC power outlet  
Driver foot rest  
Internet access
Wireless phone connectivity
In-dash clock  
Compass  
Exterior temperature  
Systems monitor  
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Parking sensors  
1 1st row LCD monitor
Power telescopic tilt steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Front and rear 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Rain detecting wipers  
Speed sensitive wipers  
Rear defroster  

People Who Viewed This Car Also Viewed

Choose up to three models to compare to the 2012 Tesla Model S.

Compare Side-by-Side
2014 Ford Fiesta

2014 Ford Fiesta

Starting MSRP
$14,000 - $21,400

 

Not Yet Rated

2013 Lexus RX 350

2013 Lexus RX 350

Starting MSRP
$39,660 - $47,350

(4.7)

28 consumer reviews

2012 RAM 1500

2012 RAM 1500

Starting MSRP
$22,570 - $46,420

(4.5)

48 consumer reviews

Change Location

Closest Dealers Listing this Car in ZIP 20146

*Invoice prices are made available by Cars.com and are not dealer advertising. All prices are subject to regional variations. Prices last updated 9/23/10. Click here for more information.