Tesla Model S 70 vs 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 70 (2015-2016) for as low as €20790, while the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) begins at €17900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S P85
Years of Production 2015-2016 2012-2014
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price Europe (Used) €20790 €17900
GCC Score 6.1 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 Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016).

Property Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S P85
Range (EPA) 377 km 426 km
Range (GCC) 337 km 391 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.07 km/kWh 4.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.5 5.9

Charging

Property Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S P85
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 5.7 6.1

Performance

Property Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S P85
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: IM 1 motor: IM
Motor Power (kW) 235 kW 310 kW
Motor Power (hp) 315 hp 416 hp
Motor Torque 440 Nm 600 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.8 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 225 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 5.2 5.8

Dimensions

Property Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S P85
Length 4970 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2189 mm
Height 1445 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

Property Tesla Model S 70 Tesla Model S P85
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 7
Curb Weight 2066 kg 2100 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 60 l
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 5.6
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