2013 Tesla Model S

Tesla Motors has delivered a few days ago in a ceremony at the Tesla factory in Fremont (California), S is the first model to its customers. In order for the Tesla Model S was about a month earlier than expected on the market. The company, which is best known for his e-roadster will begin deliveries in late 2012 to about 5,000 units of new electric cars from 2013 and produce a quantity of up to 20,000 cars per year.

Design
Visually, the large sedan (length / width / height: 4978/1964/1435 mm) have succeeded. A sleek lines, low height and short overhangs provide a dynamic look. Slightly behind the Model S remembers something about the Jaguar XJ. Otherwise, the car is coming but quite independently, therefore, and should also meet the tastes of most Europeans. The striking 21-inch model includes as standard equipment by the way.

Drive
The centerpiece of the 2013 Tesla Model S is in the vehicle floor housed electric powertrain that delivers 270 kW and a range of up to 480 kilometers (85 kWh version) offers. The Model S is available with three lithium-ion battery versions, 40 kWh, 60 kWh and 85 kWh. Even the smallest version should allow a range of 256 kilometers. The charging time depends on the selected current and varies between four and eight hours (quick charge: 80 percent in 45 minutes). The integration in the ground makes for a very low center of gravity, which should make for a balanced handling. Since the full torque of 415 Nm is available from the first revolution, it's already going on rapidly in the first meters. Specifically, the Tesla Model S accelerates in just 5.6 seconds from a standing start to 100 Later it will also give a performance variant, the car accelerates in 4.5 seconds to 100 km / h.

Missing Nitro creates space
The Tesla Model S, according to the manufacturer to the world's first premium sedan that was developed from scratch as an electric car. The five-door electricity aims his space, handling and design precisely to competitors like the Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 or BMW 5 series. Since the home is not a traditional engine Model S, Tesla has created a second storage space under the hood and will also offer more space inside than most other vehicles in its class.

Thousands of pre-orders
Worldwide have received more than 10,000 pre-orders for the Tesla Model S.