Review
Tesla Model S hatchback
Price £ 58,335 - £ 106,035
reviewed by CarBuyer
- Amazingly quick
- Impressive interior
- 300-mile range
- best not to go
- can be very expensive to buy
- Limited number of fast chargers
At a glance
- The greenest
- 0 kWh wheel drive model S 5dr £ 79,835
- lowest
- 60 kWh model S rear wheel drive model S 5dr £ 58,335
- Top of the range
- 0 kWh power (Ludicrous) All-wheel 5dr £ 106 035
"The Tesla Model S is fast, refined, well equipped and convenient. It is also with so many compromises, as some other electric cars do not come . "
the Tesla Model S is the car that most of the innovative North American producers, which his out impact on the electric car market. Launched in 2012, the Model S immediately the benchmark for almost all electric cars. It holds the advantage, have been developed from scratch to be driven by electric, rather than being an adaptation of an existing conventionally powered vehicle.
Tesla is quickly becoming a household name, as well as with the electric car always as Hoover is to vacuum cleaners. Part of the success of the company was built on constant innovation; ensuring S updated the model was continuously that it remains at the very top of the market.
When it was launched, the Tesla Model S impressed buyers and industry experts alike with its space-age technology and by offering a 340-mile maximum range, which made it far more usable than most previous electric deals , What's more, it is inserted on an emotional level vocation and not just a practical, thanks in no small part to its sleek look and impressive performance.
The top model P0D can be marked with a "Ridiculous Mode 'that unlocks 0-62mph acceleration in a little official time of 2.8 seconds credible. This makes it a car that not only has impressive environmental features, but more linear speed than most you supercars mention care
the Model S can not look as futuristic as it once was -. the later updated front end with its rather characterless Tesla Model X-inspired blanked-off grid was questionable success -.. but the technology has been kept consistently up to date, this is also a larger 17-inch portrait-oriented touch-screen tablet-style display expressed that many of the auto features controls it looks fantastic although it must be said that some German competitors still on the other interior materials have the edge in terms.
the Model S is a spacious car that under Saloons its size that the boat is unique can with are a pair of rear-facing occasional child seats equipped. This is made possible by the compact nature of the car batteries and electric motors, and give him a seven seat capacity.
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The Model S in two versions in Britain is available, distinguish the variant name in connection with the battery capacity of the car in hours kilowatts and thus provides maximum range numbers. The entry 60kWh version has rear-wheel drive and is 60 called, or has all-wheel drive as 60D.
The 0kWh variant as either a four-wheel drive 0D or defined benefit P0D. The various models range from seriously fast - 60 will do 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds, almost unbelievably fast in the case of the P0D
Tesla Model S as seen as competition for medium guiding cars. BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes E-class and the Jaguar XF - and it can easily fit for size, equipment and fit and finish. There she thrashes also fixed for the performance, even if of a different character.
One disadvantage of the Model S, that it can not travel as far on a single charge than its competitors with a tank diesel, and some people worry about reliable charging station away from their own garages to find. In most cases, however, is a 300+ mile capability between the charges for most of the rides to be much.
The next problem is that the Model S still looks quite expensive well as more conventional rivals. Our favorite is the entry-level 65 which, once the government plug-in car incentive money was withdrawn around £ 54,000 costs. This gives you a 248-mile range and the potential for 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds. It's not cheap, but Tesla has to offer some financial packages to make it affordable to
Tesla's "autopilot" system has been much discussed and on the Model S is available. with the car-array of sensors, cameras and radar, it offers an almost autonomous driving capability able to control its own speed on motorways, but also to change lane when you tell it to do so, by flicking the display.
it the flexibility to increase a number of ways you can keep charging the Model S.
, you can simply plug the Tesla into the outlet, or have a faster loading wall box installed in your home. There is also a growing number of public charging stations scattered throughout the country. Tesla Model S owners fast charging stations to also enjoy free use of the company's "Supercharger". This can add up to 170 miles of range in a half hour meeting offer charging, although currently only a limited number of them across the country are
There are no concerns over the safety either -. The Model S has received the full five star commendation from the crash test experts in Euro NCAP.
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Whether the Tesla Model S is stacked dependent as an alternative to the executive means within the budget, but also on what your daily commute is like. For someone who spends all her time on the road, one could argue that it is still not sufficient infrastructure to support a pure electric car. But for those who commute with an average length, the Tesla is an exciting choice.
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MPG, Rates & CO2 runs
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The Tesla Model S is expensive to buy, but extremely cheap day to run to day
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motors, drive & performance
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The Tesla Model S is going fast and unusual, depending on which version you choose & comfort
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Interieur
The Tesla Model S feels spacious and luxurious interior
practicality & trunk
class-leading space inside, plus the Tesla Model S reduces range anxiety
reliability and safety
The Tesla Model S uses Mercedes and Toyota parts, so should be reliable
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