2012 Tesla

2012 Tesla Given Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk's claims today, Tesla's Model Sall-electric sedan would seem to one-up the stunning Fisker Karma an E-REV that uses a small gasoline engine to turn a generator. The zero emissions Model S is said to accelerate to 60 mph in roughly the same time (5.6 seconds) as the Fisker And with the top-option battery pack, Tesla Motors promises a 300-mile range. The standard battery pack yields 160 miles of driving, the second-tier pack 230 miles. Musk envisions Model S
ners renting 300-mile battery packs for travels, or upgrading some time after purchasing the vehicle if their driving needs change.


Top speed of the Model Swas given as 130 mph for the upcoming sport variant. Just like the Tesla Roadster, a one-speed drive is used. While that sounds decidedly low-tech, it actually means less weight, complexity, and cost. As electric motors have only rotating - not reciprocating - mass to deal with, their maximum speed is much higher and smoother than any internal combustion engine can muster.