Tesla Model S - the first test drive

    It would seem that just recently Tesla motors announced the development by Tesla motors of a new, second model of the Tesla electric car, the
    peculiarity and symbol of which is that it is a four-door sedan.
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    At the moment, the prototype of the car is ready, press shows and test drives have been held.
    Video under the cut.

    Without further ado:
    Tesla Model S test drive


    Model S review


    Let me remind you that the Tesla Model S is an electric car with the following characteristics:

    • Up to 300-mile range
    • 45-minute QuickCharge
    • 5-minute battery swap
    • Charges from 110V, 220V or 440V
    • Seating for 5 adults + 2 child seats
    • Unique hatch for oversized items
    • 60/40 flat-folding rear seat
    • 2nd trunk under hood
    • EPA Roominess Index 121.6
    • More room than station wagons
    • 17-inch infotainment touchscreen
    • 3G wireless connectivity

    Technical specs:

    • 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
    • ¼ mile in 14 seconds
    • 120 mph top speed
    • Braking 60-0 mph 135 feet
    • 42 kWh battery storage system standard
    • 70 kWh and greater battery storage systems optional
    • 9-inch liquid cooled electric motor
    • Single-speed transaxle gearbox
    • Curb Weight 3825 lbs
    • Overall Length 196 ″
    • Wheelbase 116.5 ″
    • All-wheel-drive available (option available in future production models)
    • Right hand drive available

    acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.6 seconds, top speed 193 km / h and range of 480 km. Battery charging time is only 45 minutes.
    Model S can accommodate up to seven passengers due to the folding third row of seats - or turn into a spacious wagon, if you remove the extra seats.
    Battery life will be 7-10 years, after which they can be replaced.
    Probably also the model S will have a complete set. It is argued that there are three different configurations that differ in range - 240, 360 and 480 km.
    It is clear that the power reserve is directly related to the capacity of the batteries. A larger capacity means a higher price, but also a higher mileage.
    Price in the region of $ 50,000.

    But most of all, I personally am interested in the company's mission - to prove the possibility and most importantly the profitability of the production and operation of electric vehicles.
    Company policy is very far-sighted. The first car launched in the series was a roadster - an expensive and powerful toy.
    With money from the sale of the Tesla roadster, whose official sales in Europe begin this year,
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    The company developed and launches the Model S, a virtually full-fledged “civilian” business class car.
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    Sales of model S tentatively begin in 2011.
    Please note that the price has halved compared to the roadster.
    The most interesting is the third stage. Design and manufacture of mass and affordable electric vehicles.
    The third part of the global Tesla Motors project is called Blue Star.
    Estimated cost of Blue Star, $ 20,000 - $ 30,000. The
    price is respectively half that of the previous model.

    Accurate calculation of at what moment and where exactly it is necessary to make money for technologists allowed the young company to achieve amazing success. At a time when the crisis is walking the planet and the monsters of classic automotive industry go bankrupt, Tesla Motors entered the market with a crazy idea to make and sell electric cars. She entered, stayed and was not going to leave yet.

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