The Tesla Model S is a electric five-door vehicle manufactured by Tesla Motors. It was first showcased in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a prototype and began selling in United states in June 2012.The US Environmental Protection Agency range for Model S Performance model with 85 kWh Lithium ion battery is 425 km.It is the electric car with the greatest range available in the market. The EPA range for the model with the 60 kWh battery is 336 km.The base Model S is priced at US$70,000 with a 60 kWh battery and US$80,000 with the 85 kWh battery.
The Tesla has a layout like no other. The body holds its big lithium-ion battery in a thick flat layer. The electric motor which drives the rear wheels, is in place of a back axle.The aluminium body gives a five-door hatchback . The Model S is a five-seat coupe.Overall the interior is spacious, and with no centre tunnel there is plenty of legroom throughout the cabin. Top speed is 120mph for the basic model and 125mph with the larger battery.The brakes feel strong and powerful, and you can adjust the level of re-generative braking felt as you lift off the throttle.Recharging the battery takes time about an hour for every 33-34 miles of driving range from a domestic plug, you can also fit twin chargers to double the rate.
The main instrument panel is a 12.3 inches LCD display which tells speed, power usage, charge level, estimated range and active gear. The gearbox can be set to Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive. The secondary control touchscreen is a 17 inches multi-touch panel divided into four reigions. The top line displays status symbols and provides shortcuts for Charging, Driver Profiles,Home-link,vehicle information and Bluetooth. The second line provides access to several apps including Media, Nav, Energy, Web, Camera, and Phone.
| 2012-14 Tesla Model S fuel economy and operating costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Model year | EPA rated Combined fuel economy | EPA rated City fuel economy | EPA rated Highway fuel economy | Cost to drive 25 miles | Annual Fuel Cost(1) (15,000 mi) |
| Tesla Model S (60 kWh battery)[58] | 2013-14 | 95 MPGe (35 kWh/100 mi) | 94 MPGe | 97 MPGe | $1.05 | $650 |
| Tesla Model S (85 kWh battery) | 2012–14 | 89 MPGe (38 kWh/100 mi) | 88 MPGe (38 kWh/100 mi) | 90 MPGe (37 kWh/100 mi) | $1.14 | $700 |
Different models offered:
| Standard | Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 kW·h | 85 kW·h | ||
| Range | 230 mi (370 km) (Tesla Motors) 208 mi (335 km) (EPA) | 300 mi (480 km) (Tesla Motors) 265 mi (426 km) (EPA) | |
| Max. power | 225 kW (302 hp) @ 5000-8000 rpm | 270 kW (362 hp) @ 6000-9500 rpm | 310 kW (416 hp) @ 5000-8600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 317 lb·ft (430 N·m) @ 0-5000 rpm | 325 lb·ft (440 N·m) @ 0-5800 rpm | 443 lb·ft (600 N·m) @ 0-5100 rpm |
| 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.9 sec | 5.4 sec | 4.2 sec |
| Top speed | 120 mph/193 km/h | 125 mph/200 km/h | 130 mph/210 km/h |
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