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2012 Tesla Model S Base

Sedan

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$59,900Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Model S is right for you?

Four trims, $59,900 to $105,400. Tap one to open it.

$59,900This trimBase $94,900+$35,000Performance416 hp $95,400+$35,500Signature362 hp $105,400+$45,500Signature Performance416 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $35,000, from Base to Performance.

The numbers.

One configuration: rear-wheel drive, 1-speed direct drive.

RWD1-speed direct drive

5Seats

31.6 cu ftCargo volume

Paint and trim.

4 interiors

Black
Black
Tan
Grey

Leather or leatherette/cloth.

8 factory paints

Blue Metallic
Black
Brown Metallic
Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Tesla Multi-coat
Grey Metallic
Green Metallic

Safety and recalls

8 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Model S Base.

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