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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) for as low as $9499, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) begins at .
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is a Liftback, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is a Sedan.
Property
Tesla Model S P85
Honda Clarity Electric
Years of Production
2012-2014 Years of Production
2017-2019 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands, USA Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
USA Market Availability
Price USA (Used)
$9499 Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
6.4 GCC Score
4.2 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019).
Property
Tesla Model S P85
Honda Clarity Electric
Range (EPA)
265 mi Range (EPA)
89 mi Range (EPA)
Range (GCC)
243 mi Range (GCC)
85 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
85 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
25.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
80.8 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
24.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
33.3 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
28.5 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.01 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.51 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.9 Range and Efficiency Score
4.7 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 10 kW, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.
Property
Tesla Model S P85
Honda Clarity Electric
Max Charging Power (AC)
10 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
6.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
120 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
50 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Charging Score
6.1 Charging Score
3.4 Charging Score
Performance
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is rear-wheel drive, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Tesla Model S P85
Honda Clarity Electric
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
IM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
310 kW Motor Power (kW)
120 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
416 hp Motor Power (hp)
161 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
443 lb-ft Motor Torque
221 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
4.2 s 0-60 mph
9 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
130 mph Top Speed
100 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
5.8 Performance Score
3 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Tesla Model S P85
Honda Clarity Electric
Length
195.7 in Length
192.7 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
86.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
73.9 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
77.3 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
- Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
56.9 in Height
58.2 in Height
Wheelbase
116.5 in Wheelbase
108.3 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014), but the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.