Tesla Model S P85 vs Model S 70

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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 Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) begins at €20790.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Tesla Model S 70
Years of Production 2012-2014 2015-2016
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €17900 €20790
GCC Score 6.4 5.9

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

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 120 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Tesla Model S 70
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 6.1 5.7

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

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

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) and Tesla Model S 70 (2015-2016) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Tesla Model S 70
Length 4970 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1964 mm
Height 1445 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S P85 Tesla Model S 70
Number of Seats 5, 7 5, 7
Curb Weight 2100 kg 2066 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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