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 2011 Tesla Model S Specifications

2011 Tesla Model S is based electric car that uses a battery with a total of three buaah to suit the typical driving that requires 160, 230, or 300 miles per charge. Model S is quite fast because it can drive a distance of 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 120 mph…

 Tesla 2012 Model S Pricing

We all know that the automaker of Tesla will not bring one of its latest creations to have its public outing until fall next year. However Tesla has already announced the final pricing of United States model, the vehicle’s options and the further details on the new Tesla Model S electric sports saloon 2012 model year…

The company will offer its buyers with a choice of two trim levels; those are the Basic and the Performance…

The first level is empowered with three available battery options, including the 40 kWh which is cost at $57,400, the 60 kWh with a tag price at $67,400 and the last 85 kWh priced at $77,400, while the prices excluding a $7,500 tax are $49,900, $59,900 and $69,900 respectively…

The first battery package is able to deliver an estimated range of nearly 160 miles or equal to 258 km at an average speed of 55 mph while sprint away from standstill to 60 mph or around 96 km/ h in 6.5 seconds sprint time. This unit is also able to reach a top speed of 110 mph…

The second unit offers 230 miles or 370 km at 55 mph and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds sprint time while reaching a top speed of 120 mph or 193 km/h…

And the last unit is 80 kWh battery which delivers 300 miles or 370 km at 55 mph. it sprints from standstill to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds sprint time and reach 125 mph top speed…

A host of features including a huge 17-inch Touchscreen, 19-inch alloy wheels and a Universal Mobile Connector with three adapters are available as standard features…

On the other hand, the Performance model is empowered with a larger capacity of 85 kWh battery which cost at $87,400 including the $7,500 federal tax. This level is completed with some equipment such as carbon décor and Aclantara accents along with an Active Air Suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels as standard…

The new Model S also will be offered with some extra packages including a glass panoramic roof which bring a tag price at $1,500 and a Tech Package which covers a 16GB hard drive, rear USB ports, LED fog lights, Xenon headlamps, turn-by-turn navigation system, high-def back-up camera, power lifgate and keyless entry. You will get this Tech Package extra with $3,750…

The higher level, 85 kWh model will be brought in front of public in the mid 2012. The second level will arrive three months later and the base level will roll out at the end of next year…

 New Tesla Roadster Come in 2011

The New Roadster  can travel a distance of 0-60 with a maximum speed of 125 mph with acceleration time of only 3.9 second. This car is cans be ordered with a $ 3,000 high-speed charger, the which enables a 3.5-hour charge time via 220V/70A service in a residential setting. The standard charger takes around 8 hours for a complete fill. A mobile “trickle” charger kit is Also available, for connecting to a basic 110V outlet.

 Tesla Model S “almost ready”

Now, the time for Tesla Motor to take out the first Model S from the brand’s plant at Fremont, California is approaching. Moreover, the first delivery seems to be kicked off at July this year, knowing that customers who order the Model S Signature Series are already submitting their own specification desires to be applied on the Model S.

Based on the letter from the company to the prospective customers attached on the company’s blog last week, the company will offer the Model S interior with a choice of three additional colors including the Piano Black, Lacewood and Banana Leaf. In addition, Internet connectivity will be available in all model cars as optional feature. It is also confirmed that Tesla would send the cars to the customer’s location personally…

The company has set a price of $57,400 for the Model S with a 160 mile single- charge range excluding the $7,500 tax credit, while the Model S with a 300- mile- range model will be cost at around $77,000…

In the beginning of this year, the company stated that this year a sale for the Model S that is actually the second model from Tesla after the Roadster will be triple last year’s revenue at $204.2 million. For this year, the company expects the Model S sales will be at 5,000 units. It means that the company forecast for this year is more than double the 2,100 units Roadster at $109,000 that were sold out through the past four years…

Well, for you who are so madly in love with Tesla Model S just prepare that amount of money and be patient to wait the model rolling out from the Fremont at July…

 New Tesla Model X SUV come in December

Tesla Motors is slowly experiencing a significant increase, one reason was that they would welcome the arrival of a new model of them in December. Is the Tesla Model X SUV which has been ready to come in the month of December to bring many surprises for automotive enthusiasts. In a recent meeting. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that their company is preparing to introduce the Model X SUV which is ulititas electric vehicles at the end of the year…

The new SUV, which is touted as the “Model X”, the same powertrain and technology as the other electric cars, the company in the line-up, saving valuable time and resources in the development of the SUV along the road…

“The plan is for an unveiling of the prototype model X in the mid-December time,” Musk said. “So far it’s good, I do not think anything will cause a problem.”

Another factor that accelerated the development of the Model X came from the $ 210 million Tesla was able to a few months ago to raise enough money to keep projects moving along…

What the Model X, the vehicle set to others Tesla electric model follows the reins of the Roadster and Model S All details about the model X are still to be revealed, but that has not stopped to look at building Tesla Model X 15,000 units a year once production begins in 2013…

 New Tesla Model X CUV with Falcon Wings and Seven Seating

Tesla has just introduced a brand new CUV dubbed the Model X. the new CUV is built based on the running gear and chassis of the Model S sedan…

The most original and greatest inventor carmaker claimed that the newest car combined the advantages of the MPVs with the design of SUVs which provide an all wheel drive option and seating in three rows for seven.

The Model X is measured at 195.9 inch in length which is added with a couple of rear side doors so- called Falcon Wings which can rise up and hang…

Tesla said that with the concept of Falcon Wings, the drivers can easily step into the Model X even in the narrowest parking area…

The vehicle features two trunks which is one located at the back and the other located at the front, providing three rows of seats for seven passengers in the cabin. A huge 17 inch touch screen is mounted on the center console which controls most of the functions inside the car…

Either a 60 or 85 kWh battery is fitted under the chassis of the Model X. rear- wheel drive is available as standard on the car, while the Dual Motor All- Wheel Drive is offered as optional. The optional is able to improve the torque by 50% and sprint from standstill to 60 mph in no more than 5 seconds when it comes in combination with the 85 kWh battery pack…

The Model X which is set to enter production in the late 2013 will have a price tag of $67,400 for the 60 kWh model, while the 85 kWh version will come with $77,400. Both prices are excluding the %7,500 tax. The first deliveries of the Model X will be kicked off at the beginning of the next two years…

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 Tesla Model S Lands in Europe, Prices Start From €71,400 in Germany

After delivering the Model S all- electric luxury saloon in the United States in June, Tesla Motors now continues introducing the saloon in the Europe market. For the meantime, the carmaker will offer the Model S with two engine options, the 60 kWh and 85 kWh battery packages. On the other hand, the 40 kWh is not included in the European models…

It is said that compared to the U.S. pricing, the price of the Model S for Europe market is considerable high. The vice president of worldwide sales, George Blakenship stated that the higher in price is caused by the value- added tax or VAT, fee for shipping from the company’s plant in California and the modifications done in order to fulfill the EU regulations in Europe…

The price for the Tesla Model S itself will start from €71,400, or US$94,370 for the base 60 kW pack in Germany. It means the European model is higher by US$26,970 before the federal US$7,500 tax…

The price goes even higher at €109,150, or US$143,700 at today’s exchange rates for the range- topping Signature Performance model. Well, since this variant is indeed able to against the BMW M5, the price is also able to against that of the American model at US$105,400…

The company provides a special offering for those, European buyers who have already ordered the Tesla Model S till the end of this year and willing to purchase the car in four weeks of the end of the year will receive a €1,700 equal to US$2,230 discount on the pretax price…