The Model S was the first production car of Tesla Motors. The sporty hatchback sedan has 5 seats plus two optional child seats. Tesla makes two different versions, each has a range of up to 500 kilometers. Battery charging time is about three hours.
Specifications
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Name | Model S |
Also called | Code name: WhiteStar |
Production | 2012–present |
Model years | 2013 |
Assembly | United States: Fremont, California (Tesla Factory) Europe: Tilburg, The Netherlands (knock-down kits only) |
Designer | Franz von Holzhausen |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 310 kW (416 bhp), 600 N·m (443 ft·lb), Three-phase AC induction motor |
Transmission | 1-speed fixed gear (9.73:1) |
Battery | 60 or 85 kW·h lithium ion[4] |
Electric range |
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Plug-in charging |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,959 mm (116.5 in) |
Length | 4,976 mm (195.9 in) |
Width | 1,963 mm (77.3 in) |
Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
Curb weight | 2,108 kg (4,647.3 lb) |