Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
88 City / 90 HWY
Horsepower
362 -416
Seats
5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amy M
Tesla is a Super Powered Machine
Teslas are the most enjoyable cars to drive. The performance is unmatched as is their customer service. The P85 is sporty and spacious. It is rear wheel drive and is not great in bad weather. The warranty is great. They recently replaced the plasma screen for no charge for a tiny digital spot. The car is amazing to drive. I have never loved driving a car as much as my Tesla!
accountCircle sophia A
2012 Model Tesla S - Signature Performance
The middle display sticky stuff is now melting away (after owning car for 7 years). Other than that, the car runs great. Very quiet, instant torque. Great sound system. I take it to Tahoe sometimes in the winter and driving without AWD is no problem at all (just need snow tires).
accountCircle Haylee P
The future of electric cars.
Absolutely no problems! Perfect car inside & out and never fails to impress. The battery lasts up to 350 miles and there are many supercharger stations around. Smooth and quiet ride, no loud engine sounds or vibrations. Very reliable and 100% electric so incredibly eco-friendly;).
accountCircle Kim M
No gas is needed and depending on what model car you may have free charging.
This car is new to me but I am already in love. It is so easy to drive, has a lot of room and best of all no gas is needed.
accountCircle Dylan B
Driving very good. Best comfortable.
The tesla model s vehicle is very good than any other oldest vehicle I love it very much. And you can easily buy this car without any doubt. You will found the best comfortable ever. Whenever you drive a car you have to need feel comfortable so that the tesla model is one of them you can find everything.
accountCircle Cody D
The vehicle is very fast, luxurious, and technologically advanced.
Very good vehicle. It's fun to drive and even though its old age it still feels more advanced than any other car on the road. One downside is there is no autopilot and the car does not get some of the latest features. The car is very speedy even for a base model. I would recommend it to anyone.
accountCircle Sara E
Very good road-tripping, few ty.
Very good or midsize cars are one of the most popular types of vehicles with consumers, and with good reason. When it comes to commuting, hauling the kids around town, or road-tripping, few types of cars balance space, comfort, fuel economy, and performance as well as the best midsize cars do. All rankings ».
accountCircle Bobby N
Great car for a great price.
It is a very reliable car and has great performance. Paying for electricity is much cheaper than gas and also much better for the environment. It also looks great! The only major issue is that it can be difficult to find charging stations. Other than that it is a great car.

Tesla Model S Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
362 HP 89 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Performance
416 HP 89 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Signature
416 HP 89 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Signature Performance
416 HP 89 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2012 Tesla Model S Owner Reviews

4.88
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5 stars 88%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sara E on December 30, 2020
Very good road-tripping, few ty.
Very good or midsize cars are one of the most popular types of vehicles with consumers, and with good reason. When it comes to commuting, hauling the kids around town, or road-tripping, few types of cars balance space, comfort, fuel economy, and performance as well as the best midsize cars do. All rankings ».
accountCircle Haylee P on October 5, 2020
The future of electric cars.
Absolutely no problems! Perfect car inside & out and never fails to impress. The battery lasts up to 350 miles and there are many supercharger stations around. Smooth and quiet ride, no loud engine sounds or vibrations. Very reliable and 100% electric so incredibly eco-friendly;).

Ranks #2 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2012 Tesla Model S has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Ranks #4 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a combined MPG of 90 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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126 MPG
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110 MPG
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106 MPG
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
(Not Tested)
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety