Tesla Model S
Tesla
aka	"Project White Star"
Production	2012 - present
Class	Full-sized 4-door sportback
Body Style	4-door, 5-seat Sedan
Length	195.9 in (4,976 mm)
Width	77.3 in (1,963 mm)
Height	56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Wheelbase	116.5 in (2,959 mm)
Weight	4,647.3 lb (2,108.0 kg)
Transmission	Single-speed transaxle gearbox
Engine	Signature Performance 416 hp (310 kW), 443 ft·lb (600 N·m) Signature 362 hp (270 kW), 325 ft·lb (440 N·m)
Power	N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Franz von Holzhausen

The Tesla Model S ("Project White Star") is a full-sized battery electric sedan made by Tesla Motors. The first prototype model was displayed at a press conference on March 26, 2009. Production for the retail market is expected to begin in early 2012, with a base price of US$57,400.

Contents 1 Recent Changes 2 Styles and Major Options 3 Pricing 4 Electric Range 5 Engine and Transmission 6 Performance 7 Reliability 8 Safety 9 Photos 10 Colors 11 Main Competitors 12 Hybrid Models 13 Unique Attributes 14 Interior 15 Resale Values 16 Criticisms 17 Generations 18 Current Generation: (YYYY–present) 18.1 Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY) 18.2 Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY) 18.3 Third generation (YYYY–YYYY) 18.4 Second generation (YYYY–YYYY) 18.5 First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY) 19 Worldwide 20 Design quirks and oddities 21 Awards 22 See Also 23 External Links

Recent ChangesEdit

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Styles and Major OptionsEdit

The Model S is offered with three battery packs: a base model with a 40? kW·h battery expected to deliver a range of 160 miles (260? km); a larger battery pack option with 60? kW·h battery expected to deliver 230 miles (370? km); and a 85? kW·h battery expected to deliver 300 miles (480? km). These are Tesla Motors estimated ranges at a speed of 55? mph (89? km/h).^? The EPA official range for the 85? kW·h battery pack model is 265? miles (426? km).^? Based on this rating, it is expected that the model with the 40? kW·h battery should deliver a range of about 125? miles (201? km) under the EPA's five-cycle testing, and the model with the 60? kW·h battery a range of around 187? miles (301? km).

PricingEdit

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MODEL Trims
base			Trim4
MSRP 57,400
$Price1	$Price2	$Price3	$Price4
Invoice
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Electric RangeEdit

Trim
Base	60kwh	85kwh	Trim4
MPG
160 mi	230 mi	265 mi	c/h

Engine and TransmissionEdit

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PerformanceEdit

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ReliabilityEdit

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SafetyEdit

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Main CompetitorsEdit

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Hybrid ModelsEdit

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Unique AttributesEdit

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InteriorEdit

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Resale ValuesEdit

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CriticismsEdit

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GenerationsEdit

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Current Generation: (YYYY–present)Edit

Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)Edit

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Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)Edit

Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)Edit

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)Edit

WorldwideEdit

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Design quirks and odditiesEdit

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AwardsEdit

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See AlsoEdit

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	TESLA
	Tesla Current Model S Historic Roadster Concept Model S Concept · EYE Concept Ze'ev Drori · Elon Musk
edit	Martin Eberhard	Corporate website	independent

External LinksEdit

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News and References

• Tesla Model S: $50,000 EV sedan seats seven, 300-mile range, 0-60 in 5.5s
• Leak! Tesla Model S pics surface on web ahead of today's debut
• Tesla Model S Electric Sport Sedan: High-Res Gallery and Official Details
• VIDEO: Franz von Holzhausen talks about the 2011 Tesla Model S
• Pics Aplenty: Tesla unloads new set of Model S driving shots

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