2012 tesla model s car and driver

The tesla model s is an allnew, allelectric family car available to the mainstream market. Jun 22, 2012 tesla just rolled out the first model s sedans to customers and the world s press. A happy customer of tesla from the early days there is also a roadster in his garage, he was generous enough to allow autoblog an extended test drive. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos.

The tesla model s was the topselling plugin electric car worldwide in 2015 and 2016, and by the. To be the best car in the world and to show that an electric car. The tesla model s is an allelectric fivedoor liftback sedan, produced by tesla, inc. Teslas allelectric powertrain delivers unparalleled performance in all weather conditions with dual motor allwheel drive, adaptive air suspension and. Contributing editor csaba csere takes an indepth and technical look into the 20 tesla model s on the latest episode of car and driver. Each week, the car and driver youtube channel will launch episodes of car and driver. Acceleration comments, as you would expect in an electric car with a ton of instant torque, the tesla gets off the. Were not allowed to drive, but we get a ride in teslas new electric sedanand find it very promising. Weve had a ride in a prototype 2012 tesla model s electric luxury sport sedan, and it was impressive.

Tesla model s ranked in car and drivers top 10 quickest. Sit in the driver s seat and the car turns itself on. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2012 tesla model s. Simply using autopilot to drive more safely in normal driving conditions is a win. The first two 2012 tesla model s allelectric sport sedans to roll off the tesla production line last month were shipped to chicago, where theyre presumably now tooling around in the midwest s. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.

Tesla engineers deliberately toneddown the amount of regenerative braking to ensure the model s retained a sports car feel from the driver s. That s why my driver recommended charging your tesla to about 80% when youre stopped at a supercharger, but letting the car fill all the way up to 100% when. The 2012 tesla model s bolts away from a stop like any ev, but it accelerates from 60 to 80 mph like a big gasser, continuing to pull strongly past 100 mph. My lyft driver taught me so much about his tesla model 3. Get an update on the electric model s sedan and see photos at car and driver. The tesla model s was a handsome and sleek design when it launched in 2012, and it. Find out more about the 2012 tesla model s in this first drive by the. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car.

A batteryelectric car that accelerates quicker, drives farther and charges faster than any other on the market, the 2012 tesla model s is a work in progress whose capacity to evolve is more. Model s article in september 2012 car and driver tesla. Supercharging was originally free to all tesla owners from 2012 to 2017. A batteryelectric car that accelerates quicker, drives farther and charges faster than any other on the market, the 2012 tesla model s is a work in progress.