New 2011 Tesla Model S video

The Tesla Roadster is one of the most high-profile electric cars, pointing to a future when lithium-ion battery technology and incredible acceleration make electric automotive technology more desirable than petrol cars.

Tesla is also readying a new car called the Model S, which will reportedly seat seven people, and includes a 17inch touchscreen dash control.
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1dott8 - 7/5/2009 11:43:47 AM

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i want this car badly.

Runamukk - 7/5/2009 11:32:44 PM

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this car looks so awesome!!! It's funny how tesla is so much further ahead of the game than all the major car companies.

sector - 7/6/2009 1:15:52 PM

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What's truly amazing is that Model S will only cost $50k USD (after $7,500 federal tax credit)... I say "only" because the roadster models are $110-120k each.

Some acceleration numbers (0-60 mph):

Standard Roadster Model: 3.9 seconds
Sport Roadster Model: 3.7 seconds
Model S: 5.6 seconds

Porsche Panamera S ($100k+): 5.2 seconds
Aston Martin Rapdide ($220k+): 4.7 seconds

So basically, Model S is a luxury sedan meant to compete with the offerings from BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar etc., but the of course the party piece is that, according to Tesla marketing, it will cost only $4 dollars to fully recharge.

This is one helluva deal.