Model S
The Tesla Model S is a battery-powered liftback car serving as the flagship model of Tesla, Inc. The Model S features a dual-motor, all-wheel drive layout, although earlier versions featured a rear-motor and rear-wheel drive layout.
Development of the Model S began prior to 2007, under the codename "WhiteStar". The Model S was officially announced on June 30, 2008, and a prototype vehicle was unveiled in March 2009. The Model S debuted on June 22, 2012.A revised, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version, known as the 60D, debuted on October 9, 2014. The 60D was followed by the 70D, which made dual-motor and all-wheel drive the standard, followed by the 85D, P85D, and P90D. Along with these updates, Tesla offered the Autopilot driving assistance system. In April 2016, the Model S was updated with a new front hood design. In October of the same year, hardware became standard that supports Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) capability. As part of the update, integrated standard cameras around the car were added. In February 2017 the Tesla Model S P100D debuted, which included a revised motor and was the first electric vehicle to have an EPA estimated range exceeding 300 miles (483 km). A refresh of the Tesla Model S, codenamed "Palladium", was introduced in June 2021, offering a new "Plaid and Plaid+" performance model, along with a revised interior, powertrain, and suspension.
The Model S became the first electric car to top the monthly new-car-sales ranking in any country, leading twice in Norway, in September and December 2013and in Denmark in December 2015.Sales passed 250,000 units in September 2018.The Model S was the top-selling plug-in electric car worldwide in 2015 and 2016, although it was later surpassed by the Model 3.Upon its release, the Model S received positive reviews, with praise for its acceleration and range, although initial models received criticism for their high cost and braking issues.
Tesla Model S Engine
The are three variants on offer - 75D, 100D and P100D. All three get a single speed gearbox and all-wheel drive as standard. The real difference lies in the battery pack and the performance motor which is only available in the top-spec P100D. The 75D boasts a 75 kWh battery pack that gives it a range of up to 489km, a top speed of 225kmph. 0-100kmph can be completed in 4.2 seconds. The figures for the 100D, on the other hand, stand at 100 kWh, 632km, 250kmph (limited) and 0-100kmph in 4.1 seconds. As you’d expect, the performance motor ups the oomph factor but reduces the travel range. The same 100 kWh battery can last up to 613km, reach a limited top speed of 250kmph and complete the sprint to 100kmph is just 2.5 seconds. No matter how you look at these figures, they are astonishingly brilliant.
Tesla Model S Variants
As mentioned above, there are three variants available. No matter which one you pick, you’ll have to pay extra for winter-special 19-inch Pirelli tyres, rear-facing seats in the boot, full autonomous driving capability and enhanced autopilot. All variants come with an 8-year, infinite kilometres warranty for the battery and drive unit, and a 4-year/80,467km warranty for the entire package. The standard kit on the 75D and the 100D remains identical and both get the option of a ‘Premium Upgrade Package’. The P100D gets additional features like heated seats, choice of premium interiors, HEPA air filter and a heated steering wheel. If we had to choose, it’s the 100D that gets our nod. The P100D is way more expensive and its blistering performance isn’t quite applicable for day-to-day drives.
Tesla Model S Features
Even though it looks quite conventional, what lies beneath Tesla’s flagship sedan is anything but. At the front, the minimalistic bumper design and the T-shaped grille flanked by stylish LED headlamp enclosures give the Model S a distinctive face. From the side, the Tesla’s silhouette resembles a coupe more than a three-box sedan. The standard 10-spoke, 19-inch wheels accentuate the sporty quotient further. The 10-spoke, 20-inch wheels are available as optional extras. The tailgate is like that of a hatchback, and opens wide and tall along with the rear windshield. The reason why the design is so in-tune with the times is to make the four-door saloon more acceptable to the masses. Yes, there is a circular steering wheel and there are seats to carry five passengers. But that’s where similarities between the Model S and saloons from any other manufacturer end. Two digital screens control and display every information relating to the car. The first screen acts as the instrument cluster while the larger 17-inch touchscreen display on the centre console relays information such as battery charge, energy consumption, sat-nav. It also displays the controls for the sound system, AC, sunroof and demister. The interior upholstery looks classy and understated at the same time. The real kicker is the massive cargo volume. The Tesla Model S has two boots - one under the bonnet and the other behind the rear seats. The cumulative volume stands at over 802-litres (over 1,704-litres with the rear seats folded).
Tesla Model S Safety
Tesla has made many claims about the safety of its vehicles, encompassing vehicle structure and driver assist software.
In 2014, the Model S had a 5-star safety rating from both Euro NCAP and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). At that time, only two other cars had earned the same recognition since 2011 (when the NHTSA introduced its latest rating scheme).
The Model S is classified as a full-size luxury sedan in the United States, although the EPA refers to the Model S as a "Large Car"(greater than or equal to 120 cu ft or 3.4 m3) or "Luxury Sedan".The Euro Car Segment classifies the Model S as a S-segment (sports car);in Germany, the Model S is classified as "Oberklasse" (F-segment).
All versions of the Model S have the same body and normally seat five passengers. Other configurations were once available so as to allow for a third-row seat with two additional seats, for a total of seven passengers.
Energy consumption
Under its five-cycle testing protocol, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rated the 90 kWh version at a combined fuel economy equivalent of 104 MPGe (2.26 L/100 km or 125 mpg‑imp), with an equivalent 102 mpg‑US (2.3 L/100 km; 122 mpg‑imp) in city driving and 107 mpg‑US (2.2 L/100 km; 129 mpg‑imp) on highways.[100]
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