The Model X has been a long time coming. The prototype was shown back in early 2012, and people started ordering a car 2 years ago. And now the first thousand cars rolled off the assembly line. Alexey, director of the Moscow Tesla Club, became the first buyer from Russia. He received the 410th car that rolled off the assembly line. I flew with him to Philadelphia to test the new car.
The two most popular questions are:
What is the price?
$135,000. After paying all excises, taxes and duties in Russia, it will cost $200,000, or 16 million rubles.
How long does the battery last?
Maximum 450 km. But this is under ideal conditions. In fact, it turns out from 350 to 400 km.
Now let's take a closer look at this miracle!
All photos and interesting details, as usual, in the post, but this time I also prepared a video review for you:
Thanks to the guys from the studio "Inside Out" for editing the video.
01. This is what Model X looks like. Officially, it is considered a crossover, although it seems to me that it is too small for a crossover. In size, it is very similar to the BMW GT. Elon Musk in 2012 said that when creating X, the task was to combine the functionality of a minivan, the style of an SUV and the characteristics of a sports car. 
02. Looks prettier than , but still nothing special. Tesla stands out not by its appearance, but by its technology. 
The machine exists in two versions:
The 90D model is equipped with two 259-horsepower engines and picks up 100 km / h in 5 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than the 440-horsepower Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV.
The P90D version is equipped with two electric motors with a total output of 772 horsepower: 259 hp. on the front axle and 503 hp. on the back. From standstill to 100 km/h, this model accelerates in 4 seconds, and with the optional Ludicrous Speed Upgrade package in 3.4 seconds. This model is faster than the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 or McLaren MP4-12C. The maximum speed is limited to 250 km per hour.
The car is so fast and so surprisingly easy to accelerate that people's slightly tense smile that appears from a sudden overload has already been nicknamed "Tesla grin" ("Tesla's grin").
We have just P90D, but without an additional package;) 
04. Pay attention to the front. If you remember, the S had a black plastic plug in place of the grille. The prototype model X also had a plug, but it was abandoned on the production version. In my opinion, a very correct decision. The car began to look much more impressive. 
05. It's funny that there is no room for a license plate in the front. This moment was somehow not thought through. In the US, numbers must be hung only at the back, the "muzzle" can remain pristine clean. But Teslas are also sold in other countries, including Russia, but we need front number plates. In general, I wonder if one day there will be a special modification for Europe and Russia with a place for numbers. 
06. Behind, everything is provided. But Musk has planned the expansion of electric vehicles) 
07. The Model X has a huge windshield. It continues to the middle of the roof. On the one hand, it's beautiful. On the other hand, it is expensive to change if a pebble hits. Similar glasses are also installed by other automakers, for example, Opel or Peugeot. 
08. Glass at the same time protects from ultraviolet radiation. 
09. Most important are the gull-wing doors, which Tesla calls "falcon wings" (Falcon Wing doors). Their peculiarity is that they have two points of articulation, i.e. two loops, not one (unlike the "gull wing"). And the wings of the falcon first rise up, clinging to the car, and only then open to the sides. This allows them to be opened in fairly narrow spaces. 
10. They open automatically. Landing in the back seat with such doors becomes much more convenient. You can stand up to your full height, no need to hunch over to get on the seat. Even with such doors, it is convenient to put children in a child seat: you don’t have to bend down, stretching weights on outstretched arms into the car. 
11. On the other hand, there are also disadvantages. Firstly, since the doors are automatic, they open slowly, about 5 seconds. That is, it will not work to quickly jump out of the back seat, as well as quickly sit down. Secondly, in winter, all the heat immediately comes out through the fully open doors. Thirdly, there are sensors in the doors, and if another car is nearby, the door will not open. Although they need only 30 centimeters, these 30 centimeters are not always available in the parking lot. As a spectacular toy, these doors, of course, will bring joy to the owner, but in practice, as it seems to me, they are of little use. 
Although the presentation showed that the Model X can open the doors even when it is almost squeezed by cars on both sides. 
In addition, it has an ultrasonic sensor that determines the maximum height to which the doors can be opened. This is convenient, for example, in the garage. 
12. Headlights 
13. Rear 
14. As in the Model S, great attention is paid to detail. 
15. In this configuration are 22-inch wheels. In the usual configuration - 20-inch. 
16. Handles. If you remember, in the Model S, the handles were extended when the owner appeared. Then there were a lot of complaints: either in the cold they did not leave, then they generally worked every other time. Despite the fact that all the mistakes are with the handles, in the new car, Tesla abandoned the outgoing handles. In general, she refused pens. Now it's buttons. That is, you need to click on the chrome plate - and the door will open. Both the rear wing doors and the front doors now open automatically. There may be a problem here. If in winter your door freezes, then there is an opportunity to pull the handle and still open the door. There is nothing to pull in the new Tesla. So if it froze, it means it froze. The second problem: if your car is on a slope, for example, you drive onto the curb with one wheel, then the door will open slightly, but will not swing open. And you have to pry it with your fingers and open it behind the glass or metal edge. In general, again a beautiful, spectacular, but completely impractical solution. 
A few more words about doors. This is clearly visible in the video. Tesla's front doors now open and close automatically. The car senses when you approach (every other time) and opens the door for you. You sit in a chair, press the brake, and the door closes itself. Cool? Very. But here there is a nuance. In the front doors there are only "resistance sensors", that is, object touch sensors. To prevent the door from hitting something every time, the sonars of the rear doors and the autopilot of the car are also used at the same time, which helps to determine interference from the side. Thanks to them, Model X can easily "see", say, a neighboring car, but at first it may not notice any pin. However, the uniqueness of the doors is also in the fact that the accuracy of identifying objects and the algorithm for opening them improves over time. In the Tesla service they say that in a couple of weeks the doors will "learn" to open more accurately. 
Here's how the front door sensors work:
Like the Model S, the X has two trunks - front and rear. The rear is normal, nothing special, but the front has become more elongated. It can fit a small person! Convenient if you have to carry small people in the trunk. 
By the way, in the event of an accident, the front part of the body, in which, unlike conventional cars, there is no engine with many hard parts, is easily crushed. The engine will not squeeze into the passenger compartment, since there is no engine. This should save the lives of the driver and passenger. 
In general, the Model X is the safest SUV in existence today. 
19. Let's look into the salon. 
20. The first thing that catches your eye is the seat trim. The rear of all seats are now finished in high-gloss black plastic. Looks incredibly beautiful. Again, I don't know how practical this is. It seems to me that children will quickly scratch this plastic with their feet, and it will not look so impressive. Also note that the second row seats recline and there is also a third row of two seats! On the third row, however, only children can be accommodated. In this photo, the third row seats are folded down to form a flat boot floor. The model also has a "cargo" mode Cargo Mode, which allows one to automatically fold both rear rows of seats and turn the space behind the driver into a giant trunk. 
In addition, Model X is the first electric vehicle capable of towing a trailer! True, for this you need to order an additional option Tow Package for $750.
21. The rear is much more comfortable than in the Model S. Now there is a high ceiling, and the head of even a large person will not rest on anything. In addition, now there are three full-fledged seats in the back, not two. Also, the rear seats are adjustable backrest, and they can be moved back and forth. The headrests on neither seat are adjustable. 
22. Again, pay attention to how the rear seats are attached. Straight out of a fantasy movie. Rails are visible on the floor, along which these seats ride back and forth. Unfortunately, the legs are decorated with plastic, not chromed metal. I think they'll get scratched quickly. 
23. The rear passengers now have 2 more USB sockets and cup holders (they slide out under the sockets when pressed). 
24. If you remember, one of the main drawbacks of the Model S interior was the lack of storage space. In fact, apart from the glove compartment, the Model S had nothing. Now this error has been corrected. 3 compartments immediately appeared in front: one for small change and charging (where the wire lies), another deep one, where you can put additional cup holders, and one more under the monitor. Also there were pockets in the front doors, they were not there before. 
25. Otherwise, the interior is very reminiscent of the Model S. 
26. The seats have become more comfortable. 
27. The steering wheel is exactly the same. 
28. The quality of the interior trim is perfect. By the way, at the presentation, Musk praised the air filter installed in Model X very much. It protects not only from ordinary smog, but also from bacteria, viruses and allergens, and compared to conventional cars, the level of protection is hundreds of times higher. The air in this car is as sterile as it is generally possible in an urban environment. The Model X even has a bioweapon defense mode. 
29. Unfortunately, uncomfortable doors have also been transferred from Model S to X. Please note that the passenger has nothing to hold on to. There are no handles, and the armrest is gentle, and the hand rolls off it. There are no ceiling handles in the car. That is, only the driver can hold on to the steering wheel. All. This is very strange, because Tesla positions itself as a sports car, but what should passengers do when the driver decides to accelerate from 0 to hundreds in 4 seconds and effectively enter the turn? 
30. In terms of build quality, if you find fault, you can find small jambs. The door seal is not always ideal, there are strange gaps in the mirror area. 
31. It's time to refuel ... Oh, not there! 
32. The computer shows the nearest gas stations. We are interested in red... 
When Tesla was just being developed, it became clear that there was one problem: there was no infrastructure for electric vehicles, there was nowhere to charge them. There are public charging stations, but they are few and not very powerful. Therefore, Tesla decided to make the infrastructure itself and is now developing a network of powerful Supercharger charging stations with a capacity of 120 kW. In 40 minutes, it fully charges the Tesla battery (that is, it is about 16 times more powerful than public chargers). In the future, it is planned that you will change empty batteries to charged ones in 90 seconds.
Another problem is battery production. The current volume is not enough for the mass production of Tesla, and the batteries are expensive. Tesla plans to build a massive Gigafactory that will produce more batteries by 2020 than is currently being produced worldwide. This will reduce the cost of the battery at Tesla by at least 30%.
But you can also charge from a regular outlet.
Now the Tesla Universal Mobile Connector (charging cable with adapters) is supplied with the car. It can have three sockets:
1. Ordinary household network, then the car is charged 13A / 220V, i.e. power about 2.8 kW;
2. Single-phase blue socket 26A / 220V, i.e. 5.7 kW;
3. Three-phase red socket, 3 phases of 16A each and 220V, total power is about 11 kW.
If the car is equipped with optional dual chargers, then it is possible to charge from the charging station with currents of 3ph at 26A and 220V each, for a total power of 17 kW.
How to calculate charging time? With a battery capacity of 85 kWh, the useful capacity is about 82 kWh. That is, we take this figure and divide it by the power of the source - we get the approximate time. Approximate, because the battery has a non-linear charge curve: it charges faster at the beginning, and slower at the end. This is due to the peculiarities of LiOn batteries, as well as the fact that at the end the cells are balanced.
33. So, we arrived at the station to recharge. Standing next to it is the Model S. Notice how much better the car looks without the black grille cover. What I wrote about at the beginning. 
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35. Fueled up 210 miles in 30 minutes. All electric stations for Tesla are free. 
36. Now let's see what is in the computer. It is almost no different from the Model S. Browser, music, navigation, calendar, phone and rear view camera. 
37. All control - through the central monitor. 
38. Detailed climate settings. 
39. Navigation through "Google Maps". 
40. The screen can be divided into two parts and include a rear-view camera, which is convenient to use instead of mirrors. 
41. The dashboard is also customizable. Here you can display navigation, information about energy consumption, music control and much more. All as in Model S. 
42. The car is all hung with sensors that show obstacles in a circle. Parktronic not only shows the distance to the obstacle with an accuracy of up to a centimeter, but also draws it. Looks very nice. 
43. Like the later S models, the X has an autopilot. This is very cool stuff. The machine takes full control. It scans the road, determines where which car is driving, determines the markings and keeps the lane. All this is possible at speeds over 20 km/h. 
44. It's a little scary to drive like that. On the highway we drove 50 km on autopilot. In the city, the autopilot is useful in traffic jams. The car does not yet know how to stop at traffic lights, but it can rebuild in a "semi-automatic" mode: the driver only sets the direction by turning on the turn signal, and the car itself changes the lane, taking into account all the blind spots and markings. Through a solid, for example, autopilot will not rebuild. 
At the same time, Model X has an active safety system: the autopilot works together with a number of sensors that see obstacles 360 degrees and can save the car from a collision even at high speeds. For example, the autopilot is able to completely stop the Tesla. 
45. The autopilot setup menu looks like this. One of its most amazing features is self-learning. The autopilot collects data and sends it to the Tesla Motors servers when it is on. This information is then taken into account in system updates. With the latest updates, Tesla itself has learned to leave the garage (previously opening the door) and park without a person inside. Elon Musk promises that in a couple of years the car will come to you on request across the entire continent. 
46. Opening and closing doors - either with a handle or through a monitor. 
47. Machine settings. 
48. As in the Model S, each driver can make their own profile with settings. 
49. Applications. You can't install new ones yet. 
50. Adjusting the light. 
51. Air suspension. 
52. Different driving modes. 
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55. Tesla X came out much cooler than S. Unfortunately, not all the mistakes of the previous model were eliminated and some new ones were added, but in general the car is very cool. The Tesla is very similar to the iPhone. If you fell in love, then you no longer notice the shortcomings and you can’t look at anything else. 
56. Future. In the humble opinion of Elon Musk, the Model X is the best car ever. But he admits he's not sure if Tesla will ever release a car that's as tech-packed as it is. 
57. You already have 16 million in your hands and are thinking about how you can order a new Tesla as soon as possible? In Russia they are sold by Tesla Club. The first X will arrive in Moscow approximately on April 30, at the same time there will be a Russian presentation. 
Elon Musk is, of course, a genius. He not only knows what will happen in the future, but also gives us the opportunity to touch and buy it. I can't stop admiring this man.
In mid-January 2020, in response to a petition filed with the NHTSA complaining about the "sudden unexpected acceleration" of various Tesla electric vehicle models, the manufacturing company issued a statement that all of the allegations presented were "absolutely false". Tesla called the person who filed the petition a speculator - it turned out that the petition was submitted by Brian Sparks, an independent investor who buys Tesla shares.
A petition asking for an investigation, filed by independent investor Brian Sparks, contained 127 complaints from owners of Tesla electric cars of different models and years of manufacture.
Tesla's relationship with government regulators, including the NHTSA and NTSB, is hardly calm. However, Tesla says in a statement that the company "has passed all NHTSA audits and routinely [reviews] customer complaints of unintended acceleration with regulators." The company claims that most of the complaints from the petition have already been addressed by regulators, and "the data confirmed that the cars functioned normally."
2019
Half of Tesla electric vehicles are sold with defects
Thousands of Tesla Owners Can't Unlock Cars Due to App Crash
In early September 2019, Tesla electric car owners faced a massive problem: they couldn't open the car due to an app crash.
To unlock the central locking of a Tesla electric car, you can use a key card with a radio tag, a key fob, or a mobile application. The latter method became so popular among some car owners that they stopped carrying physical keys with them. It was these users who were caught off guard on September 2, 2019, when the smartphone software crashed and they couldn't get into the car.
There have been numerous complaints from electric vehicle owners on social media. Here, for example, writes a Twitter user under the nickname @ethlie.
The automaker confirmed the problem, but did not name the cause of its occurrence. According to the Extreme Tech portal, the failure was observed within 3.5 hours. During this period, motorists called Tesla complaining about the problem.
In this case, the car could be opened using a physical key or key fob, which are included in the delivery.
The technical issue with the Tesla app was also identified by Downdetector, which monitors website issues and user complaints on social media. In total, over a thousand complaints were noted, mainly related to the inability to log in to the Tesla application.
Tesla car burned down in Moscow after an accident in electronic assistant mode
On August 10, 2019, an accident occurred at 37 km of the Moscow Ring Road in Moscow involving a Tesla electric car, which was moving in electronic assistant mode.
The Tesla driver turned out to be the general director of Arikapital Management Company, 41-year-old Alexei Tretyakov, who was traveling with two children.
The man added that he was not driving on a full-fledged autopilot, but behind the wheel with the “driver assistant” function turned on. According to Tretyakov, he escaped with a broken leg, and the children sitting in the back seat with minor bruises.
A video appeared on the Internet, the author of which filmed the moment of the explosion of the Tesla electric car. Flashes are clearly visible on the frames, after which the car was almost completely engulfed in fire and thick smoke. The car was completely destroyed.
The managing partner of the Moscow Tesla Club, Igor Antarov, in a conversation with the Moscow 24 TV channel, said that the driving time on the autopilot of the Tesla electric car is being trained.
This is not the first time that a Tesla electric car has crashed into parked vehicles in autopilot mode. Tesla says drivers should keep their hands on the steering wheel, even when the autopilot is on, to take control of the car if necessary.
Battery capacity in Tesla electric vehicles drops after software update. Driving without recharging is reduced by 64 km
In early August 2019, the owner of a Tesla electric car filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, alleging that the company limited the battery capacity of older cars with a software update. This scheme, according to the plaintiff, was supposed to help the company avoid a costly recall of defective batteries under the pretext of "customer protection".
Thousands of Model S and X owners around the world have already noticed that the range of their older generation batteries has suddenly been reduced, some by as much as 40 miles (64 km). This topic has been hotly debated on dedicated forums such as TeslaMotorsClub.com, where many owners have spoken in detail about the problem that arose after the next software update. Some users claim that the restriction was introduced on purpose - by doing so, the company is trying to depreciate the car, forcing owners to purchase a new model.
Plaintiff David Rasmussen, owner of a 2014 Model S 85, notes a decrease in battery capacity of approximately 8 kWh, but Tesla claims that this decrease was inevitable. The company spokesman added that the decision was related to the safety of the car - after the incident of spontaneous combustion of an electric vehicle in Hong Kong, the manufacturer carefully reviewed the charge and temperature control settings on the S and X models. The purpose of the software update was to "protect the battery and extend the life her service." However, the company has taken into account the claims of users and is working on a problem.
According to messages on the Teslamotorsclub.com forum, some owners have dealt with the problem on their own: some have sold the cars, others have gone to court for compensation, and still others have simply turned off the Wi-Fi in the electric car to avoid software updates.
Cracks in Tesla electric vehicles are sealed with electrical tape. PHOTO
On July 15, 2019, it became known that workers at Tesla factories are using duct tape to seal cracks in electric vehicle parts. An article about working conditions and violations of production regulations at the company's California plant in Fremont (USA) was published by CNBC.
Four people working on the conveyor told the TV channel that managers recommend using insulating cable tape to repair damage to plastic pipes and housings. In support of this, photographs of Model 3 elements made of plastic were provided, the cracks in which were hastily sealed with electrical tape.
Several interlocutors also said that the plant has to work in the heat during the day and in the cold at night. In addition, during the wildfires in California in 2018, factory floors were filled with smoke that ventilation could not cope with. Workers also said they neglected water leak detection tests.
To understand what conditions we are talking about, it is worth noting that the plant is called "tent" because of the presence of an assembly line under the tent canopy. Such a solution was supposed to be temporary - while equipment and robots were set up inside the factory premises. But the tent has been around for four years, the publication says.
The Tesla press service called the photos a common anecdote among employees, which is misleading and does not reflect the conditions for assembling an electric car model.
However, the press repeatedly reported on the difficult working conditions at Tesla, and the founder and head of the company, Elon Musk, called them "industrial hell."
Fatal crash involving Tesla Model 3
On May 17, 2019, an accident involving a Tesla Model 3 became known. The Autopilot adaptive cruise control system was turned on at the time of the fatal accident in March 2019, when a passenger car drove under a semi-trailer, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board USA .
In 2015, Tesla updated customer vehicles to include Autopilot, an adaptive cruise control system. Since then, the company has updated the system many times and as of May 2019, Tesla vehicles are able to drive partially autonomously on highways, controlling acceleration, turning the steering wheel and changing lanes. At the same time, Tesla formally obliges the driver to monitor the traffic situation, keep his hands on the wheel and be always ready to intervene in the system. The car in autopilot mode monitors the presence of hands on the steering wheel and warns the driver with audible signals if the hands are removed. However, the company has been criticized by many industry experts for overstating the capabilities of the adaptive cruise control system. For example, the company sells the most feature-rich version of the cruise control system called Full Self-Driving Capability, which leads some customers to take the name literally and mistake the car for a fully unmanned vehicle, while the system does not even reach the third level of autonomy from five (according to SAE classification).
On March 1, 2019, a Tesla Model 3 car was involved in a traffic accident in the US state of Florida, as a result of which the driver died. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted an investigation into the accident and released a preliminary report. Shortly before the incident, the car was driving on Highway 441 in Florida. A few seconds before the collision, a truck tractor with a semi-trailer left the adjacent road across Tesla from the right, after which the passenger car crashed into the semi-trailer with its upper body. Due to the collision, the semi-trailer actually cut off the roof of the car, which at the same time continued to move, stopping almost 500 meters from the collision site. The report notes that after entering the motorway, the truck braked, thereby blocking the path of the car.
The NTSB determined that the vehicle was under the control of the Autopilot system at the time of the collision, but neither it nor the driver attempted to avoid the collision. The system was activated 10 seconds before the collision and two seconds after activation, the driver removed his hands from the steering wheel, according to the sensors. In addition, the vehicle was traveling at 109 kilometers per hour at the time of the collision, even though the maximum speed limit on that stretch of road is 89 kilometers per hour (55 mph). Tesla confirmed that the Autopilot system was on at the time of the accident, but reminded drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel and keep an eye on the situation.
This accident is almost identical to the first fatal accident involving Autopilot, which happened in 2016. Then the car also did not notice the truck that drove onto the highway and drove under its semi-trailer. It turned out that the Autopilot system did not notice the white trailer against the bright sky in the camera data, and the radar data did not help in this situation, because the system was configured to ignore high obstacles. Tesla has been repeatedly criticized by the self-driving car industry for its approach to automating driving. In particular, Tesla is known for its principled rejection of lidars, which provide direct data on volumetric objects around the car, in contrast to cameras, which can be interpreted ambiguously, as in the case of a white trailer against a bright sky.
This case was the third reliably confirmed fatal accident with the Autopilot system turned on. In addition to the mentioned case in 2016, another traffic accident occurred in 2018. In addition, relatives of the owner of a Tesla Model S who died in China in 2016 have been suing Tesla for several years, alleging that the autopilot was turned on during the accident, but the company says it cannot confirm this due to damage to the computer in the car.
Tesla electric car exploded in a parking lot for no reason. Video
As you can see in the video, at some point white smoke begins to come out from under the car, and after a few seconds it explodes, causing damage to a nearby car. According to the Shine publication, citing firefighters, Audi and Lexus cars standing nearby were damaged.
According to the owner of the exploded Tesla electric car, the car was bought about three and a half years ago and there were no serious problems with it. He also added that the electric car at the time of ignition was not on recharging.
The automaker also said no one was hurt in the incident. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
From 2013 to April 2019, there were at least 14 Tesla car fires, most of which occurred after an accident. Tesla has previously said that its electric vehicles are about 10 times less likely to catch fire than gasoline-powered vehicles.
In Shanghai, where another Tesla electric car caught fire, the American company is building its first off-site car manufacturing plant. The total investment is estimated at about 50 billion yuan (about $7.4 billion). By 2020, the plant plans to start assembling the Tesla Model 3 and gradually reach an annual production volume of up to 500,000 vehicles. Commissioning of some assembly lines is expected by the end of 2019.
A famous jeweler was locked in a Tesla electric car for a long time
In early April 2019, celebrity jeweler Ben Baller shared on social media the story of being locked in a Tesla electric car, after which the company canceled his meeting with CEO Elon Musk.
Baller is the co-founder and head of Los Angeles-based diamond jewelry manufacturer If & Co. Baller is a longtime Tesla fan, but he still posted on Instagram about how he got locked in a Model X P100D SUV. The electric car went into low power mode, blocking all windows and doors, so that Baller could only get out of it after 47 minutes through the trunk.
Shortly after the publication, the jeweler was contacted by Musk's assistant, who said that his meeting with the company's CEO was cancelled. She also asked that from now on, Baller, if there are problems related to Tesla, contact the technical support department, and not publish information on social networks.
It is worth noting that the meeting was scheduled after Baller gave Musk a $37,000 ring with Tesla's name and logo as a gift. The jeweler said that he would sell the ring at auction and donate the money earned to charity. Baller also said he understands why their meeting was cancelled, but noted that the electric car incident had raised serious concerns about the safety of Tesla's products. He bluntly expressed that he would never let his children near such a car - Baller's child suffers from bronchial asthma, and he is not going to risk his son's health, waiting for a response from the technical support service.
Baller said that Tesla allowed him to terminate the Model X lease early without additional payment. Representatives of the company have so far refused to comment on the incident at the request of the media.
Tesla Model can be hacked and sent to the oncoming lane
In early April 2019, the Chinese company Tencent Keen Security, specializing in information security, talked about a Tesla autopilot hacking method, as a result of which an electric car can independently drive into the oncoming lane, creating a serious danger.
According to the researchers, the Tesla Autopilot adaptive cruise control system may incorrectly recognize points on the pavement, take them for road markings and turn off so as not to cross a non-existent marking line, including when driving into the oncoming lane.
The experiment was carried out in two stages. On the first of them, the existing marking line was unevenly sealed with white patches. In this scenario, the car may not "see" part or all of the lane.
At the second stage, the existing markup was not distorted - a new one was added. Specialists put three white squares on the asphalt, which partly blocked the lane and led to the oncoming one. The car recognized them as an extension of the right lane and, ignoring the left, drove into another lane.
The researchers were also able to access the steering system through the autopilot and control the car with a wireless gamepad. Moreover, it was possible to intercept control even when the autopilot was turned off.
In addition, information security specialists have found a way to trick the system responsible for the operation of the windshield wipers in the Tesla Model S. The wipers do not just react to water on the windshield, but are activated if the machine vision recognizes bad weather. The Chinese put a screen with an image created according to a special algorithm in front of the electric car, and the windshield wipers turned on.
Tesla responded to the experiment. The company said that hackers deliberately placed false signs on the road and changed the markings, which is hardly possible in real life. The manufacturer also emphasized that in the event of an autopilot error, the driver must immediately take control or brake.
14,123 electric vehicles recalled due to defective airbags
The service campaign covered 14,123 Tesla Model S units sold in China from February 4, 2014 to December 9, 2016, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said in a statement. The recall and replacement will take effect from April 10, 2019.
All recalled electric vehicles were produced in . In early 2019, Tesla launched construction on its Shanghai plant to offer electric vehicles to Chinese customers at discounted prices. The start of production of the Tesla Model 3 sedan at the Shanghai factory is scheduled for the end of 2019.
In addition to Tesla electric cars, tens of millions of other brands of vehicles have been recalled around the world, equipped with faulty Takata airbags, which may not deploy in a crash or work spontaneously in cases where it is not necessary, “shooting” metal fragments at the same time. Because of this defect, about 20 people died, more than 100 were injured of varying severity.
As SAMR explained, the parts in the airbags were created using ammonium nitrate without a desiccant, which is why there is a high risk that they will burst into pieces and cause injury to passengers and the driver of the car. Takata went bankrupt after it became aware of a number of deaths due to defects in their airbags.
Tesla said the recall of Model S electric vehicles released in 2012 with defective airbags began in 2017, and in 2018, cars of the 2013 model year were recalled. In 2019, the manufacturer reached the cars sold in 2014-2016.
2018
Former Tesla employee showed defective batteries that were put in electric cars
In August 2018, former Tesla Motors employee Martin Tripp posted photos online that he said showed defective batteries in Model 3 electric vehicles.
At the end of June 2018, it became known about a lawsuit between Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk and Martin Tripp, whom the engineer himself calls a "saboteur" due to the use of defective components.
According to Musk, Tripp hacked into the company's internal systems and stole trade secrets. Tripp himself believes that the former employer was angry with him because of the criticism - he pointed out defects in the assembly of the Model 3 sedan, which the businessman did not like very much.
To prove his case, Tripp posted several photos on the social network Twitter, which allegedly show damaged batteries. Pictures of vehicle identification numbers have also been released, which an ex-Tesla worker claims were shipped from the factory with faulty punctured battery packs.
Tripp later deleted his @trippedover account, apparently in fear of lawsuits. Photos disappeared with him, but they remained in the cache of the Google search engine.
Tripp's lawyer told CNBC that the client's account was not hacked. At the same time, the lawyer could not explain the reasons for removing the content.
Tesla itself denies ever using punctured batteries in electric vehicles. The company assured that cars with the same VIN codes that Tripp published are equipped with fully functional and safe batteries.
Tesla tricked out subsidies for electric vehicles. Motorists must pay 4 thousand euros
In July 2018, it became known that Tesla Motors had fraudulently obtained subsidies for electric vehicles. Now Model S owners must pay 4,000 euros to the state.
According to the Bloomberg news agency, citing a statement by the German Federal Service for Economics and Export Control (BAFA), the agency demanded that Tesla Model S buyers return a subsidy for electric cars to local authorities. The fact is that these cars are too expensive for their buyers to qualify for financial assistance from the state.
The payout program was designed specifically to boost sales of electric and hybrid vehicles powered by internal combustion engines and large battery electric motors.
As a result of the accident, the driver of the electric car received minor injuries. The police officers were not injured because they were not in the car at the time of the collision. The vehicles themselves were badly damaged. The police car was thrown onto the pavement, on which he climbed with two wheels.
The impact hit the left side of the police car. It is reported that the Tesla electric car was moving in automatic control mode.
The autopilot system in Tesla cars in 2018 is increasingly being criticized. Cars equipped with it more than once got into accidents, including fatal ones. Tesla says they emphasize that this technology is not designed to work without human intervention. It is an electronic assistant and can correct the course of the car or apply the brakes, but the driver should still keep his hands on the wheel and be ready to take control if necessary.
On May 11, 2018, an accident occurred in Salt Lake City when a Tesla Model electric car controlled by autopilot, when approaching a parked fire truck, accelerated instead of braking and crashed into it. As a result of the accident, the woman driving the Tesla suffered a broken ankle.
In May 2018, a Tesla Model 3 car, moving in autopilot mode, had an accident in Greece. It is noted that this is the first such accident involving a budget sedan from Tesla in Europe.
The driver of the Tesla electric car crashed into a bump and burned in the car
On May 10, 2018, a new Tesla electric vehicle crash occurred, in which a person died. The driver of the car crashed into a barrier on the A2 motorway along the Monte Ceneri pass near the Swiss city of Bellinzona. A fire broke out and the man burned to death in the car.
The local prosecutor's office is investigating the fatal incident. Firefighters are investigating the version that the batteries of an electric car may have caused the fire, Reuters reported on May 16.
According to local police, a 48-year-old German citizen died in the crash. Crashing into a median barrier on the highway, his car rolled over and caught fire. The circumstances of the accident are still being clarified.
After the incident, the fire brigade from Bellinzona wrote on their Facebook page that the fire could have been caused by uncontrolled heating of the lithium-ion batteries of the electric vehicle before the collision. The comment was subsequently removed.
When asked by reporters over the phone, firefighters said they were investigating and declined to give further explanations, reports The Associated Press.
A spokesman for the prosecutor's office in the southern canton of Ticino told Reuters that it was premature to talk about the causes of the accident, as the authorities are still studying what could have led to the incident.
“The only thing that can be said with certainty is that a Tesla electric car was involved in the accident,” he added. When the results of the investigation should be expected, the representative of the procurators did not say.
Tesla driver was driving in the passenger seat and lost his license
At the end of April 2018, a British court sentenced 39-year-old driver Bhavesh Patel, who, while driving a Tesla Model S electric car, activated autopilot mode and moved to the passenger seat. Police became interested in the violation after a passing motorist posted a video on the Internet.
The incident happened in May 2017. The car in which Patel was traveling on the M1 highway in the city of Nottingham at a speed of about 60 km/h. At the same time, no one was driving the car, and the owner of the car was in the passenger seat with his hands folded behind his head.
Patel was found guilty of dangerous driving and sentenced to 100 hours of community service. He was also banned from driving for 18 months and fined £1,800, which the violator will have to pay to the Crown Prosecution Service as compensation for expenses. In addition, Patel will have to undergo a 10-day correctional course.
Bhavesh Patel pleaded guilty and called his act stupid, but noted that he was simply unlucky while testing the "delightful" feature, reports The Guardian.
Tesla engineers, who were brought in to investigate the incident, recalled that the autopilot system, including cruise control and steering function, is only intended to assist the driver, who is fully focused on the road.
Autopilot killed driver of Tesla electric crossover
At the end of March 2018, it became known about a fatal accident in which the Tesla Model X electric car got into. At the time of the accident, the car was driving in automatic control mode.
The accident occurred on March 23 on Highway 101 in Mountain View (California). The car, which was moving with the autopilot activated, crashed into a bump stop. The driver who died was Apple engineer Walter Huang. They managed to pull him out of the car before the fire, but he, unfortunately, died in the hospital from injuries sustained at the time of the collision.
Tesla disclosed the details of the investigation, despite the stamp "secret", for which it received criticism from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
According to Tesla, the Model X's autopilot was activated prior to the fatal crash and the driver's hands were off the wheel for six seconds prior to hitting the median barrier. The company claims that the driver did not respond to visual and audible warnings from the vehicle electronics to return to manual control of the vehicle, and was able to see the barrier for five seconds and approximately 150m, but took no action.
The NTSB said it would investigate all aspects of the crash, including speculation that the driver had previously expressed concerns about the autopilot system. Tesla says it has no information about driver complaints.
Walter Huang crashed into a section of the fender that did not have a special buffer designed to soften the impact. They did not have time to replace him after some other accident that happened in the same place a little earlier. Tesla says that the consequences of the accident could not be so deplorable in the presence of a buffer.
Tesla Model S electric car
The company noted that reagents with calcium or magnesium salts used to prevent icing on roads have a negative effect on the bolts. When road services use table salt, such problems do not arise. The bolts are made by the German company Bosch.
The company noted that there were no incidents and victims associated with a defect in electric cars. Even with a breakdown, the driver would retain control of the car, but would experience some inconvenience, according to Tesla.
The manufacturer began sending out a notice to owners of electric vehicles with a possible malfunction to come to the nearest Tesla dealership to fix the problem. It takes no more than an hour to eliminate the problem in the service, the company said.
This is not the first recall of Tesla electric vehicles. In October 2017, the company announced a voluntary recall of 11,000 Model X. During testing of the cars, they found cable debugging flaws that create a risk that the back of the left rear row seat could fold forward during an accident.
Problems with Tesla Model 3 production
At the end of January 2018, it became known that the problems that arose during the production of the Tesla electric car battery at the Gigafactory in Nevada turned out to be more serious than expected, and could lead to additional delays and quality problems with the Tesla Model 3. Several Tesla employees reported that some batteries are handcrafted, requiring additional labor.
The company has already delayed the start of Model 3 production, citing problems at the Gigafactory. On November 1, 2017, Tesla CEO Elon Musk assured investors that the company is taking steps to fix production issues and bring the Model 3 to market.
Despite the company's desire to automate production, just a month later, in December 2017, it became known that the company still produces batteries for the Model 3 partly by hand and enlisted Panasonic specialists to help with assembly. Panasonic is a Tesla partner and supplies electrochemical cells for batteries.
According to CNBC sources, Tesla has not come close to mass-producing batteries in the base model of the electric sedan.
Problems at the Gigafactory could prevent Tesla from reaching its goals, according to CNBC. Delays will reduce employee motivation, dissatisfy customers, and play into the hands of competitors.
But, despite the opinions of skeptics, some Tesla investors are optimistic about the current situation. Ben Kallo of RW Baird said:
The history of Tesla began not as an ordinary startup, of which hundreds appeared annually in the San Francisco Bay in the 2000s, but as a completely conscious investment from successful IT entrepreneurs who managed to make a name for themselves and a multi-billion dollar business. The main ideologist of the company was Elon Musk, a man recognized by many as one of the geniuses of the modern era, other investors were no less outstanding inventors and businessmen Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the founders and main people in Google Corporation. From the very beginning, the company's activities have been focused on the development of green technologies and the creation of environmentally friendly electric vehicles.
The idea of the company was not new, hybrids and eco-cars existed and were sold serially for a long time, the approach to work and ingenious marketing were new. Established in 2003, the company launched its first Tesla Roadster electric car in 2006, but already had 100 confirmed orders and several thousand applications for a car that would not be mass-produced until 2008. The brand was promoted to such an extent that almost all Hollywood stars of the first magnitude stood in line for the car. It should be noted that the car was worth the expectations, its characteristics were unique: acceleration to 100 km / h in 4 seconds, 400 km on a single charge, top speed of 210 km / h. Not an electric car, but a real sports car.
The success was amazing, despite the fact that the circulation was limited to 2,500 copies, and the cost of each was $ 100,000. Today Tesla Roadster is a real legend and a cult car, akin to rare muscle-cars or sports Europeans of the 60s of the 20th century.
The new generation of Tesla and future prospects
The next electric car that was introduced by the company was the Tesla S series electric car. The presentation of the concept took place in 2009, and serial production began in 2012. This was the first model of the company that acquired its own unique design. The electric car is equipped with two electric motors and, depending on the configuration, can travel from 260 to 500 km without recharging.
Car sales today amount to tens of thousands of copies. In 2012, almost all authoritative automotive publications in the United States awarded the Tesla S model with the title of “car of the year”. In Norway and Denmark, as of 2015, Tesla is in first place in the list of sales of all cars, including cars with internal combustion engines.
In 2015, the Tesla Model X electric crossover entered the market with an interesting way to open the rear doors in the form of a gullwing. In the same year, the autopilot function appeared on the models of the brand, capable of independently driving the car along the specified path parameters.
However, the development of Tesla's eco-technologies is not limited to the production of electric vehicles. The brand is developing its own network of fast "superchargers", which is already successfully operating in many countries around the world. Also under construction is the world's largest enterprise for the production of batteries and solar panels. Elon Musk's project has been launched to build an underground tunnel for eco-cars to Los Angeles in order to unload the city from traffic jams and smog.
The company's prospects include expanding the mass production of electric vehicles, increasing their range, speed, and safety. Who knows, maybe in the future it will be Tesla that will provide us with the first flying car, especially since the main mastermind of the company, Elon Musk, has long been engaged in space exploration with his Space X side project.
The Tesla Model S is the second car model of the American car manufacturer from Silicon Valley, which accounts for the majority of Tesla, Inc. electric vehicle sales, with 100,000 Model S units sold by the end of 2015 alone.
Work on the projects started in June 2008, initially under the name "Whitestar". The prototype was shown on March 26, 2009 at a press conference. Since June 22, 2012, the electric car has been available to the first buyers.
Tesla Model S at the time of its production is a fantastic and exotic car for the post-Soviet countries. In addition to this, an electric car is environmentally friendly and economically beneficial.
Depending on battery capacity and driving style, the range of travel on a single charge varies from 200 to 600 km. For long-distance travel, owners of most Model C versions (particularly those sold before 2016) get a free charge (for about 30 minutes) at more than 1,000 Tesla stations.
The body structure is predominantly aluminium, with steel used only to increase strength in key areas. The resulting stiffness allowed the car to have good dynamics despite its size and weight.
Dynamics
It is unlikely that it will be possible to convey in words the feeling of acceleration on a Tesla ... without gear shifting, delays, no engine noise - only the dynamics of a sports car are felt and noise from the wheels is heard.
Due to the low center of gravity, the 2-ton car behaves confidently and smoothly even on the roads of the CIS countries, and although stiffness is present, it does not affect comfort in any way.
Interior
Instead of a regular key, the Tesla electric car has a key fob shaped like a Tesla model with three buttons.
Using the key it is possible to open: 1 - Rear trunk lid; 2 - Full locking / unlocking of the car; 3 - Front trunk lid;
When it comes to the interior, it's worth noting that Tesla offers a unique and spacious cabin that is very modern, comfortable, and the first time you get into the car, it can seem quite unusual. There are practically no buttons in the car to control and manage any functions (only alarm buttons and to open the glove box). Instead, many functions are controlled through a powerful touch screen, which is located on the center console.
All adjustments/settings are accessible via the main 17" touchscreen monitor. The interface looks like an iPad and is easy to use. If a person uses a smartphone, it will not be difficult for him to master the functionality of the user menu within a few minutes of studying the interface. On the screen, you can change the order of the icons, just like on many modern smartphones. Internet access will allow you to look for directions or just some information while on the road.
Since Tesla is a software (software) developer, the vehicle software is periodically updated through Internet access.
In general, the materials used in the Model S are of high quality, but people accustomed to buying exclusive luxury sedans might think that some materials smack of cheapness. For example, leather upholstery may not feel as soft as on luxury cars, or a Mercedes-style shift knob (influenced by a collaboration with DAIMLER). However, the Model S offers a quality interior that is comfortable enough to compete with most other luxury sedans on the market.
There is quite a bit of legroom in the front and rear seats, but rear space for tall passengers can feel limited. The seats are quite comfortable and offer ample support.
Optionally, it is possible to order additional seats (third row), which effectively fold under the rear of the loading floor and do not occupy the luggage compartment. This option will turn a 4-door sedan into a 7-seater electric car, or even a minivan with the appearance of a sedan. But it is worth noting that the optional seats are small and usable rather for people with small stature.
Trunk
As mentioned above, the key provides access to the trunks. The rear luggage space is impressive and provides 745 liters of space, the maximum volume with the rear seats folded down is 1645 liters. The volume of the front additional small trunk is 150 liters.
Equipment
Tesla Model C configurations allow you to quite individually choose the exterior design in a minimalist style, and at the same time not deprive the interior of functionality.
Battery & Charging
The Model S battery represents an assembly of approximately 8,000 (quantity depends on battery capacity) 18650 Li-Ion batteries.
The Model S battery can be charged from a household 120 or 240 volt outlet in the home or at public charging stations thanks to the universal mobile connector included with the vehicle. Charging a battery from a 240-volt outlet takes approximately 5 hours, for example, a 40-kilowatt battery. A 60 kWh battery will take about 8 hours to charge, and an 85 kWh battery will charge in about 12 hours.
A dual charger will roughly halve the recharging time.
The battery can also be charged using charging stations from Tesla Superchargers. Tesla owners can charge the battery in 30 minutes, which is enough to drive about 270 km, but Superchargers charging stations are available in the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Power system
Since the Model S is an electric car, its powertrain consists of a single water-cooled electric motor that is powered by a battery and sends power via a single-speed transmission to the rear or all four wheels.
The electric motor on the Tesla Model S is a liquid-cooled AC induction motor with variable frequency drive. The operating voltage of the motor is 375 V, and the maximum speed is 16,000 rpm.
Transmission
The Model C has a single-speed gearbox with a fixed gear ratio (final gear ratio 9.73:1).
The reverse gear is carried out due to the reverse rotation of the electric motor, the speed is limited to 24 km / h.
Steering
Rack and pinion with electric booster, with variable force depending on the speed of movement. The number of turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock is 2.45, and the turning diameter (along the outer wheel) is 11.3 meters.
Brake system
Type of brake system - 4-channel anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution, dynamic stabilization system and braking energy recovery system driven by an electronic accelerator pedal.
Suspension
The Model S front suspension is independent, double wishbone, pneumatic or coil spring/telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension - independent, multi-link, with pneumatic elements or coil springs / telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (for vehicles with air suspension).
The high-voltage battery is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery with an operating voltage of 40 to 100 kWh. Voltage and polarity 366 VDC, negative terminal connected to body ground.
restyling
After restyling, outwardly the car has changed significantly only in front. The hood has become longer by 2 centimeters, the bumper (without the front grille) and the front LED headlights have naturally changed. It is also worth noting that the radar on the front bumper has been moved under the left headlight.
There was more space in the front trunk and a new air filter was installed.
The lineup
"Model C" is the most popular version of the company, which is a five-door liftback (liftback). For the entire production of the model, Model S is available in several rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variations, the electric motor power of which is from 40 to 100 kWh.
Initially, the Model S range consisted of the rear-wheel drive Model S 40, 60 and 85.
Tesla's Model C was named "Car of the Year 2013" by Motor Trend magazine (USA), but that's not the only Model S award.
In the US, the first deliveries of the Tesla Model S started in June 2012, in Europe - from August 2013, and in 2014, deliveries to China began.
Since 2014, the Model S 60 has been equipped with the same engine as the S 85, and in 2015 the 60 kW modification was replaced by two models S 70 (with a 70 kWh battery) and an all-wheel drive S 70D (with the same battery, but two engines).
At the same time, new models were introduced - Model S 85D (with two engines) and a more advanced version with all-wheel drive Model S P85D.
The letter "D" in the Model S modifications means the abbreviation Dual Motor (double motor).
Tesla Model S Standard
As standard, Model S is equipped with one electric motor located on the rear axle shaft.
Technical characteristics of the Tesla model range Model C in the basic configuration:
Tesla Model S
The all-wheel drive Tesla Model S has two engines (Dual Motor), one in front and one in the rear, which gives independent control of the torque of the front and rear wheels, and as a result - unprecedented traction control in all conditions.
The all-wheel drive Tesla Model C uses complex mechanical connections to distribute power to all wheels, which is effective in favor of the load. The Tesla Model S electric motor is lighter, smaller and more efficient than its rear-wheel-drive counterpart for improved acceleration.
In October 2014, the first versions of the Model S with two "Dual Motor" engines were introduced. Thanks to the second motor, the front axle wheels are driven independently of the existing rear axle motor, so the dual motor option not only delivers significantly more power, but also reduces energy consumption, allowing for ~16-20 km longer travel distance.
On October 9, 2014, the company announced the release of the AWD models - S 60, S 85 and P85, these modifications are indicated by the letter D at the end of the model number.
In April 2015, Tesla introduced the Model S 70D with all-wheel drive and extended range on a single charge.
The 85D replaced the electric motor on the rear axle with a smaller one to save on cost and weight, and a second motor of the same size was added to the front axle. This arrangement has resulted in the all-wheel drive (AWD) version being comparable in power and acceleration to the rear-wheel drive Model S (RWD).
In June 2016, Tesla updated the S 60 and S 60D models, which had a 75 kWh battery installed, but 60 kWh was software available (it was possible to unlock up to 75 kWh for a fee).
In August 2016, the S P100D with Ludicrous mode is introduced as the top model with all-wheel drive and improved driving range (507 km). The peculiarity of this model is that it is the first electric vehicle with a range of more than 300 miles, in addition, it is worth noting that the P100D model is the fastest in acceleration from 0-100 km per hour - 2.8 seconds, with the "Ludicrous Mode" .
In April 2017, Tesla discontinued the S60 and S60D models as most customers buy more powerful modifications, with a battery size of 75 kW or more, making the S 75 the base model of the Model S lineup.
Parameters of the Model S lineup equipped with two motors:
Tesla Model S Performance
Performance does not mean top-end equipment, since in the case of Tesla, Model S Performance is a more powerful electric motor engine and sports suspension, and with all this, inside the car can without all sorts of available functions and retrofit elements.
It is also worth noting that Model S with all-wheel drive is more efficient and economical.
The combination of technology, a high-performance front motor and a high-performance rear electric motor allows you to accelerate, for example, the Model S P85D from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds.
Since December 2014, the first Performance Edition is available - Tesla S P85. The Model S Performance comes standard with all-wheel drive, except for the 85-kilowatt version.
Technical parameters of the special version Model S with the highest performance:
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Guarantee
Starting August 2014, Tesla extended the Model S factory warranty to 8 years and unlimited mileage. Excluded is only the Model S 60, which has a warranty period of 8 years with a maximum warranty run of 200,000 kilometers.
Outcome
There is no doubt that the Tesla Model S is a unique vehicle. While not a Rolls-Royce, this car comes with technology that you won't find in other vehicles, at least at first. In addition, you will never have to visit a gas station and spend on periodic maintenance at a cost higher than the cost of maintenance for cars with internal combustion engines.
Tesla Model S is an electric car, the presentation of which was first held in 2009 in Frankfurt. But only a prototype car was presented to a wide audience. Serial production of the vehicle began in 2012, and by 2014 the American manufacturer upgraded the car, focusing on increasing power and modern interior equipment.
The appearance of the Tesla S is very aggressive and easily recognizable. In principle, it is somewhat similar to other models of the series, and with analogues from other manufacturers. Xenon headlights and sporty side lines catch the eye. Updates in appearance took place in 2016. This mainly affected the front of the car. As for the overall dimensions of this vehicle, they are as follows: length - 4976 mm, width - 1963 mm.
Tesla Model S showroom
The interior equipment will also please the potential owner. A touch screen is installed inside the Tesla S cabin, which allows you to control all the systems of the electric car, which greatly simplifies the work of the driver for the car. The interior decoration is also elegant. Here you can find a combination of genuine leather and wood and metal inserts. Everything looks very harmonious.
Indeed, everything inside resembles a car of the future. There is no standard steering wheel here, instead there is a so-called multifunctional steering wheel, which fits perfectly into the interior and allows you to control the machine easily and naturally. Both front and rear in the car is very comfortable. Adjustable seats allow you to customize the profile for a comfortable ride.
Luggage capacity
Tesla Model S has a very roomy luggage compartment, the volume of which is 745 liters. This is a pretty significant figure for a passenger vehicle.
By the way, this figure can be significantly increased by folding the rear seats. Such actions will help increase the capacity to 1645 liters, which will allow you to use the vehicle for long-distance travel, taking with you a maximum of things.
Tesla Model S Specifications
The machine is driven by a motor with a power of 362 hp. With. This indicator allows the car to accelerate to 100 km / h in 5.5 seconds. The Tesla Model S has a top speed of 210 km/h. The electric car has a battery with a capacity of 60 kWh. Its power is enough for the vehicle to cover a distance of 375 km on a single charge.
The choice of a potential buyer is presented with several variations of the model with a set of different technical characteristics. For example, in the most advanced version of the Tesla Model S P100D, there are 2 two electric motors with a total capacity of as much as 765 hp. With.
The body of any Tesla S is made of high-strength steel and aluminum. Appearance captivates clear, graceful lines. The overall charisma of the car does not take your eyes off it. The surface and design of the hood gives power and once again emphasizes the sporty style.
Vehicle modifications
For the simplest Tesla Model S, acceleration to 100 is carried out in 5.2 seconds, and the speed limit is 210 km / h. Tesla Model S P90D has 469 “horses” under the hood, which allows you to accelerate to “hundreds” in 4.4 seconds. And the installed Tesla Model S battery with a capacity of 90 kWh will allow you to drive up to 473 km on a single charge.
The most advanced version of the Tesla S P100D has two electric motors with a total capacity of 765 hp. s and "tears" up to a hundred in just 2.7 s. A battery with a parameter of 100 kWh will allow you to travel 507 km without additional recharging.
How much does a Tesla Model S cost?
For the Tesla Model S, the price in Russia has not been officially set, as in principle there is no official sale of cars in the country. However, this electric car can be purchased on the secondary market starting from about 4.5 million rubles. For the Tesla S, the US price starts at $85,000, for which the buyer will receive a basic set of features.
The 2019 Tesla Model S is slightly cheaper than before. The decrease in cost is due to the release of new models by the company. However, recently the automaker has increased the cost of the vehicle several times in order to get more profit on the creation of new cars.
The battery warranty is 8 years, given by the manufacturer. The reliability and stability of the electric car has been proven not only in words. It has been tested in the harsh conditions of Norway, one of the coldest countries in the world.
In general, this is a modern car that can impress every sophisticated connoisseur with its futuristic design, advanced technology and decent driving capabilities. Pleased with the fact that the vehicle is presented in different modifications. This means that Tesla Model S can be bought individually, for every taste and color.
Tesla Model S photo
