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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 Years of Production
2012-2014 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
Netherlands, USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Market Availability
USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price Europe (Used)
- Price Europe (Used)
€17900 Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
4.2 GCC Score
6.4 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
Honda Clarity Electric
Tesla Model S P85
Range (EPA)
143 km Range (EPA)
426 km Range (EPA)
Range (GCC)
136 km Range (GCC)
391 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
25.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
85 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
24.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
80.8 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
17.8 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
20.7 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
5.62 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.84 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
4.7 Range and Efficiency Score
5.9 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 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 Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
50 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
120 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) Charge Port
Charging Score
3.4 Charging Score
6.1 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 100 km/h.
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Tesla Model S P85
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
IM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
120 kW Motor Power (kW)
310 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
161 hp Motor Power (hp)
416 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
300 Nm Motor Torque
600 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
9.6 s 0-100 km/h
4.4 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
161 km/h Top Speed
210 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
3 Performance Score
5.8 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Honda Clarity Electric
Tesla Model S P85
Length
4895 mm Length
4970 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
1877 mm Width (with Mirrors)
2189 mm Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
- Width (w/o Mirrors)
1964 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1478 mm Height
1445 mm Height
Wheelbase
2751 mm Wheelbase
2960 mm 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 in the EU.