What does a Tesla car look like? Specifications Tesla Model S

2014-01-19 02:00

After the American company Tesla Motors in December 2011 published technical specifications, price and equipment of the new Tesla electric car Model S, it became clear to everyone that this is the most efficient vehicle in the world by the standards of 2011.

According to representatives of the company, the electric car is planned to be produced in three modifications. They will differ from each other in the capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

Today we will introduce you to a new model Tesla Motors 2013 of the year - Tesla Model S.

To the new Tesla electric car all achievements implemented advanced technologies from all over the world, the main result of which was a record power reserve without recharging the batteries - 480 kilometers.

At the electric car spacious salon and excellent driving performance. After watching the videos below, you will be convinced of this. Easy handling and the uniqueness of the transmission, complement all of the above.

The design of the Tesla Model S was developed from the ground up. This electric car has an aluminum body shell.

Let's first get acquainted with the interior of the new Tesla Model S 2013. One of the first striking is the lack of conventional door handles. Sensors are installed in their place, and all door control is carried out by touch.

Regardless of the configuration, in all modifications of the Tesla Model S 2013, there are 7 seats in the cabin, 5 adults, as in ordinary cars, and two children, which are located in the trunk of an electric car.

On an electric car Tesla"There is no ignition switch, as well as a toggle switch to turn on the power supply. Everything happens automatically as soon as the driver settles in his seat.

The upholstery is leather and the decorations are mostly made of wood.

Under BMW hood The M5 has a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. This engine produces 560 hp. forces and 500 Nm of torque.

It is also worth noting that the 2013 BMW M5 costs $106,695 and weighs 1,989 kg. The 2013 Tesla Model S costs $102,270 and weighs 2,105 kg. (This is one of the expensive modifications of the Tesla Model S 2013, with a large battery capacity).

The drag coefficient of the Tesla Model S is 0.24. This figure is better than the successful hybrid Japanese car Toyota Prius.

Despite the solid weight, the electric car is very sensitive to the actions of the driver and keeps well on the road. For higher driving performance the very low center of gravity, which Tesla Motors specialists obtained by placing batteries across the entire plane (bottom) of the electric vehicle, favorably affected.

As a result, the Model S's center of gravity is at the lowest point of the body, a few centimeters from the road surface.

We present a video in which you can see how the batteries are installed on the bottom of the electric vehicle.

Model S electric motors are powered by a battery that was developed specifically for this model by the Japanese famous company Panasonic. The charge that the battery produces with a parameter of 85 kW / h allows the Model S 2013 to travel 480 kilometers without recharging.

I want it, but it's expensive! I think these are the first emotions that this novelty causes in the car market. Seeing once, you immediately understand - this is the car that you immediately want to buy. You look, peer into it and constantly look for some kind of flaw, but there is nothing for the eye to catch on - everything is perfect. It is about the sensational not so long ago Tesla electric car that we will talk about today.

History of appearance

Initially a fully ambitious project, created by the “Tony Stark” of our time, whose name is Elon Musk, was launched in 2006, after the appearance of their “firstborn” electric car Tesla roadster. Things were going slow, and the model itself did not have super-outstanding characteristics. He really gained fame in 2009 with the advent of the Tesla model S concept. It was she who became the starting point in the rapidly developing career of Tesla Motors (Tesla Motors) and a real breakthrough in the field of electric vehicles. Elon's idea is complete failure from our usual engines internal combustion and transition to a modern, sustainable electric vehicle of the future, produced by Tesla.

Well, frankly, the manners are lordly, but as time has shown, they are quite justified. The constant increase in gasoline prices, due to the slow but sure depletion of oil resources on the planet, is forcing millions of motorists to look for cars that run on alternative fuels. Such cars were made before, but most of them have a small power reserve, instability, frequent breakdowns and relatively low speed and power. And these cars themselves look like batteries on wheels, because they don’t have enough relics to carry a full-fledged body on duty. =)

Before the release, the company took a very smart step by creating the entire infrastructure, a network of electric filling stations and services. Only after that, the tesla model s, which meets all the requirements and does not differ from best models world by characteristics.

The lineup

Tesla Model S

What is special about tesla s? At first glance I want to say WOW! Indeed, thanks to the special painting and polishing, the car shines like a mirror. The very appearance resembles a mixture of Lotus and Aston Martin. Perfectly matching 19" alloy wheels betray even more elegance and representativeness. In general, the car really looks like a car of the future.

In the cabin, the first thing that is impossible not to pay attention to is the 17-inch touch screen instead of all the knobs, knobs and buttons on the center panel. This spectacle looks bewitching, as if caught in spaceship. At the same time, all elements are intuitive, very conveniently grouped and perfectly visualized. In addition to controlling all the functions of the car, this is a miracle that has its roots in Silicon Valley, has access to the Internet via 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, its own browser, webcam, built-in navigation system, media functions, telephone and a bunch of various modern goodies. An interesting feature is the regulation of the current strength during charging, which protects the battery from excessive violence by high current. There are no familiar analog arrows and counters on the dashboard. Instead there is another multifunction display, which shows speed, battery level, and other vehicle statuses and active events. Well, you should definitely mention the excellent regular audio system. I will not describe it, I will only say that it is magnificent!

Salon is very comfortable and spacious, because. many elements of a conventional car are missing, such as transmission, engine and other small things. =) Big glass roof, able to move back, controlled from the central
display and provides excellent visibility. Going to the trunk you immediately plunge into its huge space. Under the carpet there is another niche used for additional luggage or, depending on the equipment, for cleaning an additional two child seats installed with their backs to the passenger compartment. Children up to 10 years old can comfortably accommodate there, hanging their legs in the same compartment under the rug. The rear seats fold forward for even more trunk space! On the trunk lid is a huge safety glass, which will give your children a great view of the outside. Another feature is that this door is able to open and close from the inside button. In general, in general, the car is fully electrified and computerized. Indeed, the Tesla car is in truth smart car. Until complete happiness, it remains to teach him to talk and bring slippers to the bed. =)

Nicely made door handles. They are also electric, like the locks in them.
Approaching is worth a little press on it and it moves out, after which you can open the door. The built-in backlight will not let you miss at night. After 60 seconds they automatically slide back. This was done to further improve aerodynamics.

And finally, let's look under the hood. We open and lo and behold! There is nothing there =) The truth is not quite so, because there is another big luggage compartment. Together with the main trunk, you will definitely not have problems with transporting things.

Inside view

Suspension is 4 pneumatic struts and that's a plus! small engine the size of a watermelon is in the back of the base, under the trunk, and to the right of it is exactly the same size inverter. All this wealth creates freaky power in 416 Horse power and torque from 0-100 km/h to 600 Nm! When accelerating, you feel that you are flying on a rocket!

Paul Tesla consists of thousands of rechargeable batteries, the same as in ordinary laptops, but packed in a special way. Thanks to this, the frame weighs under half a ton and creates reliable protection driver and passengers. Tesla in general, according to the results of crash tests, is one of the most safe cars in the world! And this is surprising, because the structure itself is made of aluminum sheets! Air conditioning is installed in the front the electronic unit controls and cooling radiators and other elements, of which there are not many.

Charger

Yes, you will not find gas tank caps there. The charging port is hidden quite interestingly in optics rear light.

Charging is done from a simple outlet or at a specialized “filling station”, which, of course, is not available in Russia. But the kit comes with a huge bunch of adapters for different connectors, and therefore, if there is a euro socket at hand, then it will not be difficult to charge. Well, if the necessary adapter is not found, then I think the “crazy” Russian pens will save the situation. On average, the model S takes about 4 hours to charge, and at Tesla Motors gas stations it takes only 20 minutes.

Specifications:

Tesla S has 3 configurations, mostly differing in battery capacity and the presence of children's places in the trunk. As for the technical characteristics, then everything looks like this:

Equipment	Standard		Sports (performance)
Battery capacity	60 kWh	85 kWh	85 kWh
Power reserve
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
Max. speed
Battery life	8 years (200.000 km battery warranty)	8 years (unlimited)	8 years (unlimited)
Engine power

According to Tesla Motors, the decrease in charge, at a frost of -40C, is no more than 20%

Selling Tesla in Russia

Alas and Ah, but officially sales are in full swing only in the United States and have recently begun in Europe. Russia is still left out. In future
the company plans to open production in Europe with the budget Tesla Model E. So these benefits of civilization will not reach Russia soon, although one S-ka is already available in Barnaul and is on sale. Of course, you can order from the factory through the official website from the USA, but due to the large number of orders from the company, shipping across the ocean, customs clearance, etc., you will have to wait a long time and will cost significantly more. Do not forget that the guarantee upon export from the country where you bought it is immediately canceled.

Tesla prices

This is where a little disappointment awaits you, because the price of this “wonder car” really bites.
For a model with a 60 kW battery and standard equipment, you will have to fork out $ 60,000
The model with 85 kW will already shake your wallet for $70,000, and performance for all $80,000!

Agree, not a little, and even considering that these are prices for standard equipment and for all the additional benefits you will be required even more, then all that remains is to whistle enthusiastically!

Considering all the costs, in Russia the price will be on average 4-5 million and more. Perhaps the situation will change dramatically after the start of production of the budget model E and the development of sales in Europe, but for now the Tesla car will remain available only to wealthy Russians.

Summarize

In general, Tesla, despite the price, leaves the most pleasant impressions, attracting you like a magnet. Indeed, there are a myriad of advantages and innovations in it. This is probably the first electric car that attracted me so much and that's why I decided to talk about it on our machinetop. In general, we are saving money and continue to monitor the development of this project, which has every chance to change the world. =)

Technology is constantly evolving. The automotive industry is no exception. Moreover, given the incredible demand for machines and the size of the industry, it is safe to say that this is one of the most actively developed areas. Evidence of this is modern electric car Tesla. It is the crowning achievement of the best engineers in the world. But what kind of car is it and how does it work?

1. Tesla electric car

The name speaks for itself. An electric car is a car that uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Of course, Tesla is not the only electric car in the world. But it has many features. Moreover, Tesla Motors is exclusively engaged in the production of electric cars. This means that all efforts and finances are directed to the development of the best ultra-modern car equipped with an electric motor.

Tesla cars answer all modern requirements and sometimes even exceeds all expectations. The company has done everything so that the driver and passengers, getting into the interior of the electric car, are transferred to the future. State-of-the-art sensors, satellite navigation, quality materials, state-of-the-art wheel force distribution systems and much more. All this makes the Tesla car incredibly comfortable, reliable and easy to drive.

The answer to the question, what is a Tesla electric car, can be full confidence say that this is the future of the automotive industry.

To date, there are two new models of Tesla electric cars:

• Tesla S;
• Tesla X;
• Tesla roadster.

And although both of these cars use 60% of the same parts, they still have quite significant differences. Let's look at both models in more detail.

1.1. Tesla S electric car

One of the main factors that has a fairly strong impact on the environment is traffic fumes. For work conventional engine Internal combustion requires liquid fuel (gasoline), the combustion of which releases a large amount of harmful compounds into the atmosphere.

Scientists have long been working on the creation of a car that would not have such emissions. And so, in 2013, Tesla Motors released an electric car that meets absolutely all safety and reliability requirements, and at the same time has an ultra-modern design. But main feature The car is that it is equipped with an electric motor with a capacity of 362 horsepower.

It produces a force of 440 Nm. The same torque have modern sports cars with gasoline engines. This means that the Tesla electric car is absolutely not inferior in power to modern sports cars.

The Tesla Model S is capable of speeds up to 201 km/h. In this case, the weight of the car is 1900 kg.

The range of the machine is about 370 km for basic configuration. This model Produced in several configurations. The main difference between them is the battery capacity.

At the same time, it takes only 30 minutes to charge the battery at a special station. The only caveat is that there are only a few such gas stations in Russia, and only in large cities.

1.2. Tesla X electric car

This electric car model Tesla Motors has a lot in common with the previous one. Moreover, it uses 60% of the parts and elements that are used in the Tesla S. However, despite this, the Model X has significant differences and certain features. In particular:

• The Tesla X model adds a third row of seats, which increases the number of seats with a driver to 7;
• Vehicle weight increased by 10%;
• Upgraded opening system rear doors. According to Tesla Motors engineers, the vertical opening of the doors makes boarding and disembarking passengers easier and more convenient. It is worth noting that the height of the doors exceeds the average height of a man;
• Instead of rear-view mirrors, Tesla X is equipped with cameras. In this case, the image from the cameras is displayed on the dashboard;
• The car accelerates faster to 100 km / h;
• The driving range of a car with a 60-watt battery is 330 km, and with an 80-watt battery - 430 km;
• The main feature is that the Tesla X is all-wheel drive. Its design uses two electric drives - one for each axle.

Already today, the electric car of the future is conquering the expanses of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus and other CIS countries.

2. Tesla Electric Vehicle Review: Video

2.1. Tesla roadster

The Tesla Roadster electric car is the first car of the American company Tesla Motors. The company briefly puzzled over the name of their offspring, and simply called it a body type.

This car was the first mass-produced electric car, which at the same time had impressive performance and was not inferior to sports cars. Moreover, he had the most large stock travel on a single battery charge, compared to machines from other companies.

For the first time, the Tesla Roadster electric car was introduced back in 2006, at a private event in Santa Monica. At the same time, only 350 specially invited guests saw him. The electric car was presented to the general public 5 months later at the international automobile show in San Francisco. At the same time, shipments of these cars began only in 2008, and the president of the company, Elon Musk, became the first buyer.

Specifications:

• Power reserve - 400 km;
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 3.9 seconds;
• Max speed- 201 km / h;
• Power 288 horsepower;
• Torque 370 Nm;
• Machine weight - 1235 kg.

In 2010, Tesla introduced the updated Tesla Roadster 2.5 electric car. The number "2.5" in the name of the car does not mean displacement, as in petrol cars, A new version, how in computer programs. New model had a lot of differences from the old one. In particular, the design of the interior and exterior was different. IN front bumper you can see the ventilation holes, and in the back there is a diffuser.

In addition, more comfortable seats, enhanced sound insulation and much more were used in the car. However, the most striking is the 7-inch touch screen which supports rear view camera.

Production of the Tesla Roadster was discontinued in 2012. This is due to the completion of the contract with Lotus Cars, which supplied the chassis. Since 2008, 2400 have been sold Tesla electric cars Roadster in 31 countries of our planet.

In 2014, a new generation of the Tesla Roadster electric car is expected. The car will be based on the shortened base of the Tesla Model S electric car.

Tesla electric cars have always been the best in their field, since the company does not produce cars with gasoline engines, directing all efforts to develop the best car.

3. American Tesla electric car: advantages and disadvantages

The absolute advantage of electric cars is the absence of emissions. In other words, it is ecological clean cars that do not pollute environment. Another significant advantage is that the car does not need expensive gasoline or diesel fuel.

The design of an electric motor is much simpler than an internal combustion engine. This explains two more significant advantages of Tesla electric cars:

• Minimum Supplies. This means that the motor uses a minimum of parts that constantly wear out and need to be replaced. It follows that such motors have a higher coefficient useful action and require less maintenance.
• Due to the simplicity of the drive design, mass is released free space which can be used for other purposes. For example, Tesla electric cars have two trunks - front and rear. This allows the driver to carry more things, for example, on family trips to a resort and so on.

Of course, like other cars, Tesla cars have their drawbacks. They are mainly associated with the presence of a sufficiently large and heavy battery. First, because of this, the car has a lot of weight.

The second drawback is more significant. The fact is that lithium-ion batteries, which are used to power electric drives, have a limited resource, which is about 8 years, regardless of the mileage. This means that every 8 years a Tesla car needs a battery replacement. And it costs "decent" money.

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.

P90D version equipped with two electric motors total power 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 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 on serial version she was rejected. 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 special modification for Europe and Russia with space for numbers.

06. Behind, everything is provided. But Musk has planned the expansion of electric vehicles)

07. 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 seat children in child seat: do not have to bend down, stretching weights into the car on outstretched arms.

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, through completely open doors heat comes out instantly. 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 S model, great attention given to details.

15. In this configuration are 22-inch wheels. IN standard 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 errors are with handles, in new car"Tesla" has refused leaving 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 contain not big man! 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. Rear end all seats are now trimmed with glossy 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 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 they are attached rear seats. straight picture from 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. Do rear passengers 2 more USB sockets and cup holders appeared (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, Musk at the presentation praised air filter, installed in Model X. It protects not only from ordinary smog, but also from bacteria, viruses and allergens, moreover, compared to ordinary 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 sport car, and what should passengers do when the driver decided 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 on its own and is now developing a network of powerful chargers. supercharger stations with a power 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 mass production Teslas and 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 vehicle is equipped with the optional dual chargers, then you can charging station be charged with currents 3f at 26A and 220V each, total power 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 a Model S. Notice how better car looks without a black plug in place of the radiator grille. What I wrote about at the beginning.

34.

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. Dashboard is also configurable. 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 a system active safety: the autopilot works together with a number of sensors that see obstacles in 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 modes driving.

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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 best car from ever existing. But he admits he's not sure if he'll ever release Tesla car, just as crammed with technical innovations.

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.

Tesla Model S is a revolutionary electric car designed to completely destroy the internal combustion engine and instill in humanity the desire to travel exclusively in environmentally friendly vehicles. This car was the first to prove that Electrical engine has a huge superiority over gasoline, which has already become obsolete and it is time for him to go to the museum. To make it more than just words, let's look at the technical specifications of the Tesla Model S electric car and consider all its features.

• Weight: 2108 kg
• Length: 4976 mm
• Width (including side mirrors): 1963 mm
• Height: 1435 mm
• Wheelbase: 2959 mm
• Ground clearance: 154.9 mm
• Trunk volume: 900 liters

Battery Tesla Model S and its characteristics

This electric car is equipped with a modern lithium ion battery capacitive 85 kWh or 60kWh (depending on configuration) . This battery is enough to cover a distance equal to 426 km And 335 km respectively!!! This indicator easily competes with others petrol cars segment S. The battery consists of 16 blocks and is located along the bottom of the car, which further increases torsional rigidity and safety. Thus, this arrangement of the battery allows you to lower the center of gravity of the car up to 45 cm.

• Battery type: lithium-ion
• Battery capacity: 85 / 60 kWh*
• power reserve up to full charge: 426 / 335 km*
• Resource: 7 years or 160 thousand km
• Battery dimensions: Length - 2.1 m, Width - 1.2 m, Height - 15 cm
• Battery weight: ~450 kg
• Charging time from a household AC 110V network: 8 km of the path is replenished in 1 hour
• Charging time from a household AC 220V network: 50 km of travel is replenished in 1 hour
• Full charge time for Tesla stations Supercharger: 30 minutes and free

Tesla Model S battery

It is worth noting that the Tesla Model S battery has an extremely high charge density (similar batteries are used in laptops). High resource battery is achieved through modern system liquid cooling system, which, by the way, cools the motor itself.

Tesla Model S engine and transmission

The electric vehicle has an asynchronous three-phase electric motor alternating current. Engine is own development Tesla Motors and has no analogues. The electric motor is installed on rear axle car. Power Tesla engine Model S in maximum configuration- 416 l. s., maximum (constant) torque - 600 Nm. The electric motor is cooled by a liquid cooling system.

Tesla Model S engine

In addition, a modern electric car has a reliable transmission from Mercedes-Benz, which sets the car in motion using a single-stage gearbox (one speed). Gear ratio gearbox 9.73.

• Top speed: 209 / 201 / 193 km/h*
• Power: 416 / 362 / 302 HP With.
• Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.4 / 5.4 / 5.9 sec*

Suspension and chassis

Tesla Model S just soaked modern technologies, no exception and the chassis of the car. The air suspension is able to change the clearance of the car, it is enough to set the desired clearance and the car will rise or fall at the request of the owner. Due to the lowered center of gravity, the car feels confident even with a decent ground clearance "ala Tiguan".

The steering is rack and pinion and of course has an electric power steering. On-board computer allows you to set the stiffness of the steering wheel. There are several levels, ranging from sporty hard to comfortable "Mercedes" soft, very comfortable, agree?

Suspension

Brake System Tesla Model S deserves special attention. Main brake system consists of ventilated brake discs And electronic system parking brake. But the main feature of this electric car is the regenerative braking system. With its help, the car is able to brake the engine and convert the energy received into electricity, thereby charging the car's battery. This is extremely useful and handy feature. To activate the regenerative braking system, the driver simply needs to gently release the gas pedal and the electric car will begin to slow down and convert the braking energy into useful energy.

Tesla Model S safety

5 stars is the highest safety rating the Model S has received! Most best indicator security for 2013. Top rating achieved through the design of the body part of the electric car. The absence of a motor and attachments under the hood and in the rear of the car allows the car body to form a solid “capsule”, which is complemented by strength qualities due to the battery located along the bottom of the car. ABOUT .

• Number of airbags: 8 pieces
• Additional braking system: ABS
• Other security systems: Immobilizer, battery cut-off system in case of accident, seat belts, etc.

Price

Tesla Model S can be bought in America and Europe. The cost depends on the selected package. The price tag starts at $62,400 and ends at $85,900 for the Performance package.

* Depending on equipment.

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