TESLA MODEL S |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL SIZE LUXURY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER YOU TUBE VIDEOS OF MODEL S
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR LIFT-BACK AVAILABLE BATTERY FOR MODEL: 40 KWH / 60 KWH / 70 KWH / 85 KWH / 90 KWH LITHIUL ION
TRANSMISSION: 1-SPEED FIXED GEAR
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE (REAR MOTOR) / ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (DUAL MOTOR)
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2012 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR LIFT-BACK AVAILABLE BATTERY FOR MODEL: 40 KWH / 60 KWH / 70 KWH / 85 KWH / 90 KWH LITHIUL ION
TRANSMISSION: 1-SPEED FIXED GEAR
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE (REAR MOTOR) / ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (DUAL MOTOR)
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2012 - PRESENT
The plug-in electric Model S from Tesla has won multiple awards since its debut in 2012. Notably the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the Consumer Reports top scoring car ever, the 2012 award of Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the year, the 2013 World Green Car of the Year and also the Automobile Magazine's 2013 car of the Year. That is quite a lot of awards for one car right. However, the list does not end there, most recently, we are speaking about the year 2015 here Car and Driver has now named the Tesla Model S as the Car of the Century. The latter is a pretty huge title is going to be very difficult for other automobile manufacturers to built a pure electric vehicle to directly compete against the Model S. One strong point going in favour of Tesla Motors is that they built only electric vehicles, so they get to invest all their available resources into this type of technology only, compared to other Car Brands such as Nissan with their Leaf and Toyota with their Prius who both has to invest simultaneously into building/developing petrol, diesel, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell & pure electric driven cars.
Supercharger Stations was built by Tesla to further enhance long distance travel all across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia rated at 120 kw during the year 2014. Its main benefit is that it has the ability to charge the battery from NIL in only about an hour or so. That is pretty impressive for a task that would normally take several hours, sometimes up to eight hours to completely fill up an electric cars battery pack.
Even more intriguing, Tesla has introduced a new technology called 'Autopilot' that does exactly what its name suggest. This system incorporates radar technology, camera technology, sensors all around the vehicle as well as the GPS system all combined together to monitor the surrounding of the vehicle. Any objects around the vehicle will be detected, including had objects such as other vehicles or barriers and the likes or soft objects such as pedestrians and or animals in the vicinity, the system then acts / readjust itself accordingly. The best thing about Tesla Model S is its ability to learn and upgrade thanks to software updates.
Supercharger Stations was built by Tesla to further enhance long distance travel all across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia rated at 120 kw during the year 2014. Its main benefit is that it has the ability to charge the battery from NIL in only about an hour or so. That is pretty impressive for a task that would normally take several hours, sometimes up to eight hours to completely fill up an electric cars battery pack.
Even more intriguing, Tesla has introduced a new technology called 'Autopilot' that does exactly what its name suggest. This system incorporates radar technology, camera technology, sensors all around the vehicle as well as the GPS system all combined together to monitor the surrounding of the vehicle. Any objects around the vehicle will be detected, including had objects such as other vehicles or barriers and the likes or soft objects such as pedestrians and or animals in the vicinity, the system then acts / readjust itself accordingly. The best thing about Tesla Model S is its ability to learn and upgrade thanks to software updates.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPES OF FUEL USED |
THE POWER PRODUCED |
MAXIMUM AUTOMOBILE SPEED |
0 - 60 MPH SPRINT |
0 - 100 KM/H SPRINT |
MAXIMUM RANGE OF VEHICLE |
70 KWH RWD (70) |
ELECTRIC |
315 HP, 235 KW |
230 KM/H (140 MPH) |
5.5 SECONDS |
5.5 SECONDS |
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70 KWH AWD (70D) |
ELECTRIC |
329 HP, 245 KW |
230 KM/H (140 MPH) |
5.2 SECONDS |
5.4 SECONDS |
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85 KWH / 90 KWH RWD (85/90) |
ELECTRIC |
373 HP, 278 KW 441 NM, 325 LB-FT |
230 KM/H (140 MPH) |
5.4 SECONDS |
5.6 SECONDS |
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85 KWH / 90 KWH AWD (85D/90D) |
ELECTRIC |
422 HP, 315 KW |
249 KM/H (155 MPH) |
4.2 SECONDS |
4.4 SECONDS |
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85 KWH / 90 KWH AWD (P85D/P90D) |
ELECTRIC |
691 HP, 515 KW 931 NM, 687 LB-F |
249 KM/H (155 MPH) |
3.1 SECONDS |
3.3 SECONDS |
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LUDICROUS |
ELECTRIC |
762 HP, 568 KW |
249 KM/H (155 MPH) |
2.8 SECONDS |
3.0 SECONDS |
TESLA MODEL X |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL SIZE CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLE PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 6 SEATER / 7 SEATER YOU TUBE VIDEOS OF MODEL X
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR SUV AVAILABLE BATTERY FOR MODEL: 90 KWH LITHIUL ION
TRANSMISSION: SINGLE-SPEED TRANSAXLE GEARBOX
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (DUAL MOTOR)
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2015 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR SUV AVAILABLE BATTERY FOR MODEL: 90 KWH LITHIUL ION
TRANSMISSION: SINGLE-SPEED TRANSAXLE GEARBOX
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (DUAL MOTOR)
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2015 - PRESENT
With an accelerating time of zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.2 seconds, Tesla claims that the Model X is making history as being the most capable, fastest and safest SUV in all vehicle history. I think it is safe to say that Tesla is the first automobile manufactures to produce a Sport Utility Vehicle with falcon-wings. They have been designed in order to allow easy entry and exit of the vehicle at all times. We see the same type of engineering here whereby the lithium ion batteries are floor -mounted. Now one major benefit of such a practice is that it lowers the centre of gravity of the vehicle and contributes to its well proportioned balance as well, thus reducing the risks of a roll over in a collision or loss of control situation.
Similar to the Model S the Model X has multiple sensors all around monitoring every situation around the vehicle whilst cruising to ensure that its occupants are safe all of the time.
All productions of the Model X is currently being done in Fremont, California at Tesla Factory.
Similar to the Model S the Model X has multiple sensors all around monitoring every situation around the vehicle whilst cruising to ensure that its occupants are safe all of the time.
All productions of the Model X is currently being done in Fremont, California at Tesla Factory.
MODELS AVAILABLE |
TYPES OF FUEL USED |
THE POWER PRODUCED |
MAXIMUM AUTOMOBILE SPEED |
0 - 60 MPH SPRINT |
MAXIMUM RANGE OF VEHICLE |
90D (90 KWH) |
ELECTRIC |
259 HP, 193 KW (FRONT MOTOR) 259 HP, 193 KW (REAR MOTOR) |
155 MPH |
4.8 SECONDS |
402 KM 257 MILES |
P90D (90 KWH) |
ELECTRIC |
259 HP, 193 KW (FRONT MOTOR) 503 HP, 375 KW (REAR MOTOR) |
155 MPH |
3.2 SECONDS |
414 KM 250 MILES |
ABOUT TESLA MOTORS
OWNER / CEO: ELON MUSK WITH 22.25%
FULL NAME: TESLA MOTORS INC
HEAD QUARTERS: PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, USA
FOUNDED: 2003
FOUNDER: ELON MUSK, MARTIN EBERHAND, JB STRAUBEL, IAN WRIGHT, MARC TARPENNING
WEBSITE: www.teslamotors.com
OWNER / CEO: ELON MUSK WITH 22.25%
FULL NAME: TESLA MOTORS INC
HEAD QUARTERS: PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, USA
FOUNDED: 2003
FOUNDER: ELON MUSK, MARTIN EBERHAND, JB STRAUBEL, IAN WRIGHT, MARC TARPENNING
WEBSITE: www.teslamotors.com
FACTS CORNER
- The founders of Tesla Motors adopted this name "Tesla" in order to pay homage to the late physicist and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla as he was the one who invented the induction motor and alternating current mostly known as AC power transmission. They even went on stating that without the brilliance of Nicola Tesla, their car would simply not be possible.
- One of Tesla's vehicle the Model S was the first electric car ever in the world to receive the Motortrend's Car of the Year Award.
- Behind Ford, Tesla happens to be the second oldest publicly listed American Automaker.
- The Model S from Tesla again currently holds the title of being the production vehicle which holds the largest touchscreen/interface screen.
- Two titles that is currently being assigned to the Model S is that they have the lowest drag coefficient and the largest panoramic sunroof of any production cars.
- Tesla Motors stock happens to be the third most shorted on American stock exchanges.