U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has finally officially revealed its new car Model S. It is the first series sedan in the world, driven entirely by electricity, which will appear on the U.S. market in 2011. and is expected to cost about 50 000.
The standard battery allows the vehicle to pass 250 kilometers. without recharging, but the option is provided, and two more powerful batteries, that distance can reach 370 and 480 kilometers. The actual load will be carried out as standard with strains 110 and 220 volts, and special stations (440 volts), where it takes only 45 minutes and will cost only 4 dollars.
Tesla Motors has not yet reported what is the power of Model S, but so did his performance revealed. Acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr becomes less than 5 seconds, maximum speed, which develops electric sedan is 208 kilometers / h and stopping distance at a speed of 100 kilometers / hr is only 40 meters.
Appearance of the Model S is very impressive, very similar to those of the Maserati GranTurismo and the new Jaguar XF, which will likely contribute to its popularity in Europe. In the interior of the car room for five passengers, but are integrated in the trunk and two folding seats, which can safely travel children.