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The 2012 Tesla Model S 60 was a sedan produced from 2012 to 2015. It features a single motor (ac induction) RWD powertrain. EPA-rated range is 208 miles with 95 MPGe. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Top speed is 120 mph. Manufactured at Fremont, CA.
The Model S 60 was the entry point to Tesla's first real production sedan, the car that proved EVs could be practical and desirable. Deliveries began in June 2012 from the old NUMMI plant in Fremont, California. Its 17-inch center touchscreen was unlike anything else on the road, and the all-aluminum body helped keep weight in check despite the battery pack. The 60 kWh pack made it the more affordable option alongside the 85, though Tesla discontinued it in 2015.
For many early adopters, this was their first EV. It wasn't the fastest or longest-range Model S, but it was the one that got people through the door.
| Peak DC Fast | 90 kW |
| DC Fast 10-80% | ~45 min |
| AC Onboard Charger | 10 kW |
| Home L2 (full charge) | ~6 hrs |
| Connector | Tesla (NACS adapter) |
| Model Years | 2012–2015 |
| Model | Tesla Model S |
| Variant | 60 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Generation | Model S (Original / Nose Cone) |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Motor(s) | Single Motor (AC Induction) |
| Battery Capacity | 60 kWh |
| EPA Range | 208 miles |
| MPGe | 95 |
| Efficiency | 35 kWh/100mi |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 120 mph |
| Horsepower (est.) | 302 HP |
| Curb Weight | 4,323 lbs |
| Cargo Volume | 63.4 cu ft |
| Length | 196" |
| Width | 77.3" |
| Height | 56.5" |
| Wheelbase | 116.5" |
| Production Start | 2012-06 |
| Production End | 2015-04 |
| Autopilot | None |
| Factory | Fremont, CA |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Battery & Drive Unit | 8 years / 150,000 miles |
- 17" touchscreen
- Aluminum body
- First mass-production Tesla sedan