2012 Tesla Model S - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 Tesla Model S Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Tesla says the car will come with an all-glass panoramic sunroof and door handles that retract into the door of the car to reduce aerodynamic drag. Nineteen-inch wheels are standard. Inside, the Model S features eight-way power-adjustable front seats, touch-sensitive door handles and a 17-inch touch-screen that controls the audio and navigation systems as well as climate and other controls. Tesla says the battery options for the Model S are 40 kilowatt-hour, 60 kWh and 75 kWh packs. The largest, Tesla says, will provide a 300-mile driving range and propel the Tesla S from zero to 60 mph in... |
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2013 tesla model s Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Tesla says the Model S can be recharged from standard 110-volt household current, although expect that to be painfully slow. The flat battery pack in the Model S will fully recharge "overnight" from a more robust 220-volt outlet or in 45 minutes from a commercial fast-charge station. A front double-wishbone and rear multilink suspension with programmable electric steering promise spirited handling, while the electric engine and direct-drive transmission should deliver exceptional torque. Tesla claims the Model S will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 120 mph... |
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2011 Tesla Model S OverviewSource: CarGurus...it’s a safe bet there will be a better option than an OEM replacement for the extremely heavy stock unit within that time.Drawing a lot of attention is the customizable, 17-inch touch screen that controls all the vehicle’s climate, nav, and entertainment functions with full-time wireless 3G, HD satellite radio, and iPod and USB connections. They’ve designed it with firmware updates in mind, meaning you'll be able to apply next year’s upgrades to the Model S in your driveway.Tesla was constructing a $250 million LEED-certified facility in San Jose to produce the company’s first... |
Tesla Model S Related News
2012 Tesla Model S Delivery Date Announced: June 22
Palo Alto-based electric car company Tesla has announced the first examples of its upcoming 2012 Tesla Model S will reach customers on June 22. Tesla revealed a few weeks... May 22, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Tesla To Begin DOE Loan Repayment In December
If you’re used to nothing but doom and gloom surrounding new electric car start-ups, here’s a rare bit of good news: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has advised shareholders... May 14, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Tesla Model S To Arrive In June, Deliver Up To 350 Miles Highway Range
While you have to read through the dreamy enthusiasm and salesmanship of Elon Musk any time he opens his mouth--or sets words on a digital page--about his various projects... May 10, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
The Tesla Model S Undergoes Winter Testing: Video
Baudette, Minnesota, is a sleepy little town at the far northern end of the Midwestern state. Its population is just over 1,100 residents, and its claim to fame is that... April 10, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Tesla Drums Up Excitement For 2012 Model S With New Video
Yesterday Tesla offered us a glimpse of its third model, the Model X electric crossover, but before that vehicle goes on sale the long-awaited 2012 Model S electric sedan... January 31, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Why should I also consider these?
The 2010 Fisker Karma would the only competitor to Tesla’s Model S as of this writing; but it’s not an all-electric vehicle, rather a short-distance EV with a range-extending gasoline engine for longer distances.
And with a price of over $100,000 for most trims, it will play in a much smaller niche and to a more exclusive clientele.
The Karma’s acceleration is reportedly neck and neck with the Model S, but its standard all-wheel drive, courtesy of one motor driving each axle, bests the Model S’ rear-wheel drive setup.
The Karma goes beyond the Model S’ elegance with truly stunning style, though a traditional trunk layout won’t likely be as accommodating as the Model S’ hatch format.
Otherwise, for those who just must have an electric car before the Model S goes on sale in 2011 (hopefully, we add), the Tesla Roadster is another alternative.
It has only two seats, yet its performance positively ranks with the exotics.
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