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First Peek: Tesla Model S, the all-electric 4-door sedan
We're crazy about the all-electric Tesla Roadster, and now here's a first look at Tesla's second act, the four-door, 5-passenger Tesla Model S. Its specs are similar to the Roadster, where its range is about the same at 240 miles per charge, but it's not quite as quick, with a 0-60 time of less than 6 seconds. Still, that's fast.
Want to pick up your own Tesla? Not so fast. The company just unceremoniously laid off most of its Detroit-area workers (25% of its total workforce) and fired its CEO, admitting it is "refocusing." The $109,000 Tesla Roadster is constantly "under development," and available only on extended backorder.
This Model S, if it ever gets built, will cost $60,000, and if Tesla can get through what its VP Darryl Siry calls "a difficult nine months," you might be able to drive this baby home by late 2010. Given today's economic situation, a lot can happen in two years.
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By Unique Gift Ideas at 2:09 PM ON 10/29/08
60k is a fair price! Now, it can run 240 miles on a charge, but does that include powering other options such as AC, radio, etc?
By xTdub at 2:08 AM ON 11/01/08
Maybe a stupid question but: Does it still have an alternator?
By Rikos at 8:02 PM ON 11/11/08
The Tesla model S is gorgeous. Compare it to the Chevy Volt which looks like it was designed by a committee....UGLY. Now if it really has a 240 mile range and seats four, that would be enough for most folks as most of us rarely travel that far in one day. Personally, I would prefer if it had a plug in hybrid set up with let's say an all-electric range of 100 miles after which time it would switch to a small efficient gasoline engine or direct ignition diesel. That way, you would never get stuck in the middle Wyoming etc.
By dungeonrat at 9:31 PM ON 11/24/08
The key phrase is "if it ever gets built".
By Eddie at 11:43 AM ON 02/12/09
Is this the actual model that is going to go into production? Because Tesla just let out some teaser shots of the car (You can click the URL link for the teaser shot)
http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/tesla-model-s-teaser/1352332/
By Eddie at 11:43 AM ON 02/12/09
Is this the actual model that is going to go into production? Because Tesla just let out some teaser shots of the car (You can click the URL link for the teaser shot)
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