The Tesla Model S sedan made its world debut today at Elon Musk's Space X facility in Hawthorne, CA.
In addition to announcing various details on the car, Musk reiterated his confidence in the eventual success of the program. "I have zero doubt that this car will be manufactured," Musk told the assembled press.
Here's a basic rundown of the details that Musk divulged during his questions and answer sessions with reporters:
- Range: approximately 300 miles
- Fast charge capability: 45 minutes
- Battery pack can be swapped out in less time that it takes to fill a typical gas tank
- 0-to-60mph in less than 6.0-seconds. Top speed: 135mph
- Approximate weight: 4,000 pounds
- Aluminum body panels
- Single speed transmission
- 7-passenger capacity via two rear-facing seats in the cargo area
- Cost: $49,900 after federal tax credit
firstwagon says:
01:53 PM, 03/26/09
The numbers sound great but that little voice in the back of mind still says prove it.
I'd love to see one added to the long term test fleet to see if the hype is real.
orangutan says:
02:07 PM, 03/26/09
7 passenger capacity? Wts? Do they really think that's a good idea?
autoburetor says:
02:32 PM, 03/26/09
Having a seven passenger capacity (I'm guessing as an added option, unless they really think it a better marketing strategy to lose trunk space)would turn them into a stylish option for those folks, rare as they are, who do occasionally need that extra seating for their family. It would prevent them from feeling obligated to buy a big SUV, perhaps....?
jederino says:
02:35 PM, 03/26/09
Beautiful car and stats sound tempting, but who in their right mind would sit facing backwards in the trunk?
xxregalizexx says:
02:54 PM, 03/26/09
meh...something is telling me this isnt real,it just looks soo last-minute put together from its aston martin esque facia,to its obviously jaguar inspired rear end.Also if you look at the interior
it looks like cheap plasticy thrown together crap.
billt9 says:
02:54 PM, 03/26/09
It tries too hard. Still looks like Maserati nose-Mazda lights-Jaguar all the way back.
This is still a concept right? The front and rear have no distinct bumpers with distinct plastic panel lines.
billt9 says:
03:06 PM, 03/26/09
Oh. These are pictures of the concept.
There is a second car that's closer to production.
albook says:
04:30 PM, 03/26/09
No one in their right minds should beleive 50k. This looks like they intended it to be a Quattrope fighter. It looks too big, too.
g8gtnorth says:
05:04 PM, 03/26/09
Wow, the XF is a great looking car.
In all seriousness, it's a press special prototype. As of right now, it's no different than the Volt. Stop trying to pull the wool over our eyes and make the d*mn thing.
jederino - I did it. I was 10, it was a cherokee. Wierd feeling. Still wierds me out thinking about it.
altimadude00 says:
07:59 PM, 03/26/09
Rear facing seats in a wagon is one thing, this car has an enclosed trunk. If someone from the mafia got this car they would be able to increase the capacity in the trunk.