Tesla Model S:
Automobile of the Year testing was actually the first time many staffers were able to drive or even touch a Model S, and most came away impressed with its speed and handling. The huge 85-kWh battery allowed us to treat the car like any other gas-powered one: we drove all day and parked it at night, plugged in to a 240-volt charger.
Even electric cars need emission labels. #amaoyinstagr.am/p/QSiERaR67O/ — Evan McCausland (@AM_EvMcC) October 2, 2012
Drove the @teslamotors Model S. This is one seriously fast, luxurious EV. #amaoyinstagr.am/p/QVBgTJPvEJ/ — Jake Holmes (@AM_Jake) October 3, 2012
| Motor/Transmission | Three-phase, four pole AC induction motor with copper rotor; single-speed transaxle |
| Power | 416 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft @ 0 rpm |
| Battery/Range | 85-kWh, Lithium-ion unit; 265-mile range |
| Drive | Rear-wheel |
| Base Price | $93,570 |
| As Tested | $102,270 |
