Honda Clarity Electric vs Tesla Model S P85

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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 €17900, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is a Sedan, whereas the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is a Liftback.

Property Honda Clarity Electric Tesla Model S P85
Years of Production 2017-2019 2012-2014
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan Netherlands, USA
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €17900
GCC Score 4.2 6.4

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 Honda Clarity Electric Tesla Model S P85
Range (EPA) 143 km 426 km
Range (GCC) 136 km 391 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 25.5 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 24.2 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.8 kWh/100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.62 km/kWh 4.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.7 5.9

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 11 kW, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Honda Clarity Electric Tesla Model S P85
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 3.4 6.1

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 100 km/h.

Property Honda Clarity Electric Tesla Model S P85
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM IM
Motor Power (kW) 120 kW 310 kW
Motor Power (hp) 161 hp 416 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 600 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.6 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 161 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 3 5.8

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Honda Clarity Electric Tesla Model S P85
Length 4895 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1877 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) - Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm
Height 1478 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2751 mm 2960 mm

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 in the EU.

Property Honda Clarity Electric Tesla Model S P85
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 1825 kg 2100 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.9 5.5
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