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| 2012 Tesla Model S |
The Model S turns 10 years old this year. This is the perfect time to take a look at the evolution of this vehicle as it celebrates its Aluminum anniversary.
The 2012 Model S was an award-winning car when it came out. A long-range, high-performance EV with a large touchscreen, self-presenting door handles, and over-the-air updates. There had never been a car like this.
Even from this high starting point, today's Model S is head-and-shoulders above its 2012 antecedent. For a now-and-then look, we'll compare the long-range version of the original vehicle to the one offered today. To keep this as apples-to-apples as we can, this is not the Founder's edition or the Insane or Ludicrous variants; just the extended-range version of each.
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| 2022 Tesla Model S |
Let's jump into it:
| Model S | 2012 85 RWD |
2022 Long Range Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Long Range) | $115,050 | $99,990* |
| Price (inflation adj.) | $144,069 | $99,990 |
| Range (miles) | 265 | 375 |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.3 sec | 3.1 sec |
| Autopilot/FSD | None - no cameras (AP was intro-ed in 2014) |
AP standard, FSD Upgrade $12,000 |
| Charging Rate (kW) | 150 (7.8 miles/minute max) |
250 (11 miles/minute max) |
| Gaming | Chess, Backgammon, Some 80s arcade games |
Equivalent to modern game console. Steam client support planned. |
As you can see in the table above, the Model S has improved significantly over the 10 years of its life. The current cost (esp. inflation-adjusted) is significantly less, yet you get a quicker car, faster charging, more range, better ADAS, and better infotainment technology. If you prefer to see it quantified: 40% more range, 28% quicker, 30% cheaper, 66% faster max charge rate; plus other improvements including far better battery thermal management, a tilting screen, and a yoke steering wheel.
Tesla was the first mover and they have a relentless pace of innovation. They are not going to be easy to catch.
Disclosure: I am long Tesla
* price as of 5/1/2022
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