Tesla Model S P85 vs Honda Clarity Electric

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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 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 2017-2019
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Japan
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (Used) €17900 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.4 4.2

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) 426 km 143 km
Range (GCC) 391 km 136 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 85 kWh 25.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.8 kWh 24.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km 17.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.84 km/kWh 5.62 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 4.7

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

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

Dimensions

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

Property Tesla Model S P85 Honda Clarity Electric
Length 4970 mm 4895 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 1877 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 1445 mm 1478 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2751 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 Tesla Model S P85 Honda Clarity Electric
Number of Seats 5, 7 5
Curb Weight 2100 kg 1825 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 405 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4.9
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