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Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Tesla Motors |
Also called | Code name: WhiteStar[1][2][3] |
Production | 2012–present |
Model years | 2012–present |
Assembly | United States: Fremont, California (Tesla Factory) Europe: Tilburg, The Netherlands (all parts) |
Designer | Franz von Holzhausen |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive, Dual motor all-wheel drive ('D'-Versions) |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 416 bhp (310 kW), 443 ft·lb (600 N·m), Three-phase AC induction motor |
Transmission | 1-speed fixed gear (9.73:1) |
Battery | 60 or 85 kWh lithium ion[4] |
Electric range | |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,959 mm (116.5 in) |
Length | 4,976 mm (195.9 in) |
Width | 1,963 mm (77.3 in) |
Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
Curb weight | 2,108 kg (4,647.3 lb) |
The Tesla Model S is a full-sized plug-in electric five-door, luxury liftback, produced by Tesla Motors. Since its introduction in June 2012[7] it has achieved rapidly growing sales, particularly in Norway and California. It scored a perfect 5.0 NHTSA safety rating. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the Model S Performance model equipped with an 85 kWh battery pack is 265 miles (426 km), topping the Tesla Roadster to lead the electric car market.[8][9][10] EPA rates its energy consumption at 237.5 Wh per kilometer (38 kWh/100 mi) for a combined fuel economy of 89 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.64 L/100 km).[8][11]
Global cumulative sales of the Model S passed the 25,000 unit mark in December 2013.[12] The Model S became the first electric car to top the monthly new car sales ranking in any country, twice leading in Norway, in September and again in December 2013.[13][14][15][16] As of December 2014[update], about 56,800 units had been sold worldwide.[17]
The Tesla Model S won awards such as the 2013 World Green Car of the Year, 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine's 2013 Car of the Year, Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year 2012 award and Consumer Reports' top-scoring car ever.
The Model S was styled by Franz von Holzhausen, who previously worked for Mazda North American Operations.[18] The car was codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development.[1][2][3]
The Model S was announced in a press release on June 30, 2008.[19][20] The prototype vehicle was displayed at a press conference on March 26, 2009.[21]
In February 2008 it was reported that Tesla Motors was planning to offer a range-extended version of its Model S. This version would have included a gasoline engine to extend the driving range of the vehicle,[22] but it was removed in later revisions. At the GoingGreen conference in September 2008 Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, announced that Tesla was developing only electric cars.[23]
Construction of an assembly factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico (a central location for shipping) was supposed to begin in April 2007, but was cancelled.[24] A factory to be built in San Jose, California was also announced.[25][26][27] In May 2010 Tesla announced it would produce the Model S at the former NUMMI assembly plant in Fremont, California,[28] now known as the Tesla Factory. This third plan was implemented.
Tesla manufactures the Model S at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. For the European market, Tesla assembles and distributes from its European Distribution Center in Tilburg, the Netherlands.[29] Cars are built and tested in Fremont, California. The battery pack, the electric motor and parts are disassembled and shipped separately to Tilburg, where the cars are reassembled.[30] The center occupies a 203,000 sq ft (18,900 m2) industrial building that also serves as a workshop and spare parts warehouse.
The first ten customers received their cars at the Fremont factory on June 22, 2012 at the official launch.[31] Production grew from 15-20 cars completed/week (August),[31] to over 200 by November 5.[32] and 400 by late December.[33][34]
In late December Tesla revised their 2012 delivery projections down to 2,500 cars.[35]
Deliveries reached 6,892 units in the last three months of 2013.[36] In December 2013, California announced it would give Tesla a US$34.7 million tax break to expand production by an estimated 35,000 vehicles annually from its Fremont, California plant.[37]
Tesla announced that production was expected to climb from 600 cars per week in early 2014 to about 1,000 units per week by year-end.[38] Tesla produced 7,535 units during the first quarter of 2014, and expected to produce 8,500 to 9,000 cars in the second quarter of 2014. As of early May 2014, the production rate is 700 cars per week.[39]
Musk expects the Model S to "pay back" the energy that went into producing the car in less than 10,000 miles (16,000 km).[40]
The 2012 Tesla Model S Performance model has a 416 hp (310 kW) and 443 ft·lb (600 N·m) rear-mounted electric motor. The base model uses a 362 hp (270 kW) and 325 ft·lb (440 N·m) motor. The company claimed a drag coefficient of Cd=0.24,[41] lower than any car when released. Models of Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (released later) appeared to surpass the Model S[4][42] however, independent measurement by Car And Driver Magazine in May 2014 bore out Tesla's claim by exactly confirming a drag coefficient of Cd=0.24, but in the same test, measured the Mercedes CLA at Cd=0.30, putting Mercedes' claim into question.[43]
Under its five-cycle testing protocol, the EPA rated the 85 kWh Model S model with a combined fuel economy equivalent of 89 MPGe (2.64 L/100 km), with an equivalent 88 mpg-US (2.7 L/100 km; 106 mpg-imp) in city driving and 90 mpg-US (2.6 L/100 km; 110 mpg-imp) on highways.[8]
The following table shows the EPA's official ratings for fuel economy in miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) and EPA's estimated out-of-pocket fuel costs for the variants of the Model S rated by January 2015 as displayed in the Monroney label.
Model | Model year |
Combined MPGe | City MPGe | Highway MPGe | Cost to drive 25 miles |
Annual Fuel Cost(1) (15,000 mi) |
Tesla Model S (60 kWh)[44] |
2013-14 | 95 (35 kWh/100 mi) |
Tesla Model S (85 kWh)[45] |
2012–15 | 89 (38 kWh/100 mi) |
88 (38 kWh/100 mi) |
90 (37 kWh/100 mi) |
Tesla Model S AWD (85 kWh)[46] |
2014 | 89 (38 kWh/100 mi) |
Tesla Model S AWD - 85D (85 kWh)[46] |
2015 | 100 (34 kWh/100 mi) |
Tesla Model S AWD - P85D (85 kWh)[46] |
2015 | 93 (36 kWh/100 mi) |
The 85 kWh Signature's top speed is 125 mph (201 km/h) and it accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 97 km/h) in 5.4 seconds due to instant torque provided by the electric motor.[8] The Signature Performance model reaches 130 mph (210 km/h) and goes 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, while the 60 kWh base model's top speed is 120 mph (190 km/h), and it reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds.[47]
The powertrain also provides regenerative braking power of up to more than 60 kW which reduces both energy consumption and wear on the brakes.
Dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions[edit]
On October 9, 2014, Tesla announced the introduction of All Wheel Drive (AWD) versions of the Model S 60, 85, and P85. These are designated by a D at the end of the model number.[48][49][50] Later, the 60D, and the RWD only P85 options were dropped.[51]
In the 85D the rear drive unit is replaced by a smaller one to save cost and weight, while a second motor of similar size is added to the front wheels. This results in an AWD car with comparable power and acceleration to the RWD version while keeping the price increase to US$4,000. The 85D also reports an 11% range increase and 24% increase in top speed over the 85. (presumably due to incremental improvements in hardware and software)
In the P85D the high power rear drive unit is retained, while a new front drive motor boosts the total power by about 50%. This results in a significant increase in acceleration and top speed.
The 85 kWh version rises from US$81,070 to US$85,070, while the P85 (now the P85D) jumps from US$94,570 to US$105,670. Deliveries of the P85D started in December 2014, with the less powerful D models planned to start in February 2015.[49]
The 60 kWh battery was rated to deliver 230 miles (370 km), while an 85 kWh battery was rated at 320 miles (510 km), assuming a constant speed of 55 mph (89 km/h).[47] The EPA range for the 60 kWh battery pack model is 208 mi (335 km)[52] and the 85 kWh battery is 265 miles (426 km).[8][53]
The energy-saving "sleep" state powers off the display and other vehicle electronics, after the car goes to sleep. This increases the time it takes the touchscreen and instrument panel to become usable. This mode can decrease the loss of the car's range when not being used (currently 8 mi (13 km) per day).[55]
The 85 kWh battery pack contains 7,104 lithium-ion battery cells in 16 modules[56] wired in series (14 in the flat section and two stacked on the front).[57] Each module contains six groups[58] of 74 cells[59] wired in parallel; the six groups are then wired in series within the module.[59][60][61][62] As of June 2012[update] the battery pack uses Panasonic cells with nickel-cobalt-aluminum cathodes.[4] Placing the battery pack underneath the cabin floor lowers the vehicle's center of gravity.[63]
The battery is guaranteed for eight years or 125,000 mi (201,000 km) for the base model with the 60 kWh battery pack. The 85 kWh battery pack is guaranteed for eight years and unlimited miles.[64]
A separate battery replacement guarantee takes effect after the eighth year at a cost of US$10,000 for the 60 kWh battery and US$12,000 for the 85 kWh battery.[65]
In 2013, Tesla canceled a 40 kWh version of the car due to lack of demand, stating that only 4% of pre-orders were for the 40 kWh battery option. Customers who ordered this option instead received the 60 kWh pack, with charge software-limited to 40 kWh (142 miles). It has the improved acceleration and top speed of the bigger pack and can be upgraded to use the full 60 kWh for US$11000.[66]
The charger accepts 120 or 240-volt sources at up to 10 kW. An optional US$2700 upgrade supports 20 kW charging from a 100 amp wall-mounted charger.[4] The charge port is behind the left rear taillight. The port is circled in LED lights that blink more rapidly as the battery approaches full charge.[63] The socket is smaller than the SAE J1772 North American standard, but adapters are provided for 120 and 240 volt outlets and for public charging stations. Tesla built 120 kW[67] "Supercharger" stations to allow travel between key US cities.[68] A Supercharger can add up to 200 miles (320 km) of range in 30 minutes and a full charge in approximately one hour assuming an 85 kWh battery.[4][69]
Charging times vary depending on the battery pack's state-of-charge, its overall capacity, the available voltage, and the available circuit breaker amperage. From a 120 volt/15 amp household outlet, the range increases by 3.75 miles (6 km) for every hour of charging. From a 10 kW, NEMA 14-50 240 V/50 A outlet (like those used by RVs), the charge rate is 28.75 miles (46 km) per hour. Using Tesla's 20 kW, 240 V High Power Wall Connector increases the rate to 57 miles (92 km) per hour if the car is configured with twin chargers (20 kW).[69] Supercharging hardware is included with the 85 kWh battery pack. Supercharging the 60 kWh battery is optional and is software-controlled.[64][69][70]
The Model S has independent coil spring suspension on all four wheels - front control arm and rear multilink. As an extra cost option, the car is available with self levelling, height adjustable air suspension. This is accomplished via adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers controlled by the driver. The car is meant to lower itself at highway speed and raise itself to traverse steep driveways and rough terrain, despite the low 6 inch ground clearance and rather long 116 inch wheel base.[71]
Because, in the Tesla, electronic systems can be upgraded by download, rather than recall, the suspension system has been changed retroactively on several occasions. During the 2013 'fire investigation', NHTSA asked Tesla to disable the car's ability to lower itself at speed on the theory that a ground clearance below 6 inches might cause the batteries underneath the car to contact road debris.[72]
In 2014, Tesla upgraded the height adjustment feature to remember locations that require higher clearance.[73]
Beginning with vehicles manufactured in late September 2014, all new Model S's come equipped with a camera mounted at the top of the windshield, forward looking radar in the lower grill, and ultrasonic acoustic location sensors in the front and rear bumpers that provide a 360-degree buffer zone around the car. This equipment allows Model S to detect road signs, lane markings, obstacles, and other vehicles. In addition to adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning, a US$4,250 "Tech Package" option will allow this system to enable semi-autonomous drive and parking capabilities.[74][75][76] New models being sold starting on October 9, 2014 will have the option to have AutoPilot. AutoPilot allows hands-free driving in many situations. Compatible cars will receive the software via "over-the-air" updates that will be delivered and installed without a dealer visit, as it is released.
Instrument panel[edit]
The instrument panel is a 12.3-inch (31 cm) Liquid-crystal display that indicates speed, power usage, charge level, estimated range and active gear, as well as Nav directions (driven by Garmin). The gearbox can be set to Drive, Neutral, Reverse and Park. The infotainment control touchscreen is a 17-inch (43 cm) multi-touch panel divided into four areas. A top line displays status symbols and provides shortcuts to Charging, HomeLink, Driver Profiles, vehicle information (software version and the VIN) and Bluetooth. The second line provides access to several apps including Media, Nav (driven by Google Maps, and thus is separate from the Nav on instrument panel), Energy, Web, Camera and Phone. The central main viewing area displays the (two) active apps, subdivided into upper and lower areas. (Most apps can be expanded to take up the entire area). At the bottom is access to various controls and settings for the vehicle such as doors, locks and lights as well as temperature controls and a secondary volume control.
The instrument cluster and the infotainment panel are driven by separate NVIDIA Tegra 3D Visual Computing Modules.[77] Tesla was the first company to ship this technology. (Audi later delivered this technology in its 2013 model year in Europe, and in North America in 2014.)[78] The Tegra system-on-a-chip (SoC) integrates eight specialized processors, including a multi-core ARM CPU, a GPU, and dedicated audio, video and image processors. Nvidia claimed that it consumes 2% of the energy of a typical CPU.[79]
The navigation system uses GPS and a mix of Garmin and Google Maps route guidance. The map display on the 17-inch screen requires a constant Internet connection, so navigation is limited in areas without mobile network coverage. The Nav on the instrument panel is loaded on the car and does not need Internet access to function.[80]
40 kWh1 | 60 kWh | 85 kWh | 85 kWh Performance | ||||
Range[46][81] | 160 mi (260 km) (Tesla Motors) |
208 mi (335 km) (EPA) 233 mi (375 km) (NEDC) |
265 mi (426 km) (EPA) 310 mi (500 km) (NEDC) |
270 mi (430 km) (EPA) |
270 mi (430 km) (EPA) 310 mi (500 km) (NEDC) |
253 mi (407 km) (EPA) |
Max. power | 235 hp (175 kW) | 302 hp (225 kW) | 360 hp (270 kW) | 380 hp (280 kW) | 420 hp (310 kW) | 691 hp (515 kW) | |
Max. torque | 317 lb·ft (430 N·m) | 317 lb·ft (430 N·m) | 325 lb·ft (441 N·m) | 362 lb·ft (491 N·m) | 443 lb·ft (601 N·m) | 687 lb·ft (931 N·m) | |
0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) |
6.5 sec | 5.9 sec | 5.4 sec | 5.2 sec | 4.2 sec | 3.2 sec | |
Top speed | 110 mph (180 km/h) | 120 mph (190 km/h) | 140 mph (230 km/h) | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 130 mph (210 km/h) | 155 mph (249 km/h) | |
Supercharging | No | Optional2 (US$2,000) | Included | ||||
Price (base US) | $59,900 | $69,900 | $79,900 | $84,900 | $93,400 | $104,500 | |
Availability | up to April 2013 | Yes | Yes | Yes | up to Nov 2014 | Yes | |
Note: 1 Original stated 40 kWh model specs. range limited 60 kWh versions actually delivered. | |||||||
Note: 2 After purchase, Supercharging can be enabled via a software update for US$2,500. |
All versions of the Model S have the same body and normally seat five passengers. An optional folding third row for US$2,500 becomes a rear-facing two-place child seat. The option includes a stronger rear bumper. Each seat has a racing-style five-point harness for passengers over 37 in (0.94 m) tall and weighing between 35 to 77 lb (16 to 35 kg). Cargo space is available under the front hood (which Tesla called a "frunk," a portmanteau of "front trunk.") The optional third row gives the greatest passenger capacity of any electric vehicle.[82] In October 2014 the upgraded Model S P85D, D for dual, was introduced.[83] The upgraded version features not one but two electric motors, one driving the rear wheels as in prior versions, and one the front wheels. Safety features are enhanced also, for example with partial auto-pilot functions. The dual motor version will be available also for the basic 85 kWh versions for around US$4,000 more in price. The rear wheel drive version of the P85 was removed, and the dual motor option is not available for the 60 kWh version.[51]
Initially Tesla offered a 40 kWh version of the Model-S but removed it from their lineup due to poor demand. Tesla still delivered 40 kWh Model-S cars to customers who pre-ordered them, but they were actually the 60 kWh version of the car with a software limited range. Other performance specifications were the same as the 60 kWh version. Users could purchase a software upgrade to get the full range of the 60 kWh version of the car for the price difference between the 40 kWh and 60 kWh models.[84]
Vehicle warranty and maintenance[edit]
The Model S is covered by a 4-year, 50,000 mi (80,000 km) limited warranty,[85] that includes all standard equipment, the transmission and the complete powertrain (excluding tires).[86] The warranty can be extended an additional 4 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) beyond the original terms for US$4,000.[86] Warranty coverage includes a complementary loaner car—a Performance 85 or Tesla Roadster—when service is required.[87] In April 2013, Tesla announced that a previously mandatory US$600 annual vehicle inspection and maintenance fee would be made optional, and would not be required to maintain warranty coverage.[87] If chosen, the fee covers a complete inspection, tire alignment, new brake pads, hardware upgrades and miscellaneous other maintenance items as needed.
The battery and drive unit are covered for eight years or 125,000 mi (201,000 km) for the 60 kWh base model, or eight years and unlimited miles for all 85 kWh models.[64] The unconditional battery warranty covers everything except deliberate damage, even including user error.[88]
However, loss of battery capacity over time or usage is not covered under warranty.[89]
Environmental footprint[edit]
In February 2014, the Automotive Science Group (ASG) published the result of a study conducted to assess the life-cycle of over 1,300 automobiles across nine categories sold in North America. The study ranked the Model S as the best environmental performer in the 2014 full-size cars category.[90] Based on the assessment of life-cycle environmental footprint, the study concluded that the increased environmental impacts of manufacturing the vehicle are more than offset with increased environmental performance during operation. For the assessment, the study used the average electricity mix of the U.S. grid in 2014. The Nissan Leaf had the smallest life-cycle environmental footprint of any model year 2014 automobile available in the North American market.[91]
Tesla stations[edit]
In 2012, Tesla began building a network of 480-volt charging stations to facilitate long-distance travel. In June 2013 Tesla announced that existing and future stations would become Tesla stations, with facilities to support under-two-minute battery pack swaps. As of early October 2014, 115 stations were operating in the United States, 71 in Europe and 23 in Asia.[92][93] The Tesla network is usable only by Tesla vehicles, which are engineered for compatibility.
The first Supercharger corridor opened in October 2012 with six stations placed along routes connecting San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.[94][95] A second corridor opened in December 2012 connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston; it includes three stations located in highway rest areas in Delaware and Connecticut.[96]
The first Tesla stations in Europe opened in Norway in August 2013.[97] Tesla next focused on Germany and the Netherlands, with plans to cover both countries by mid-2014. Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg were to be covered by the end of 2014. Stations were to be within 200 mi (320 km) for about 90% of the population in France, England, Wales and Sweden by the end of 2014.[98]
The Supercharger is a proprietary DC rapid-charging station that provides up to 135 kW of power, giving 85 kWh vehicles an additional 180 mi (290 km) of range in about 30 minutes. In the West Coast corridor the Superchargers are powered by a solar carport system provided by SolarCity. Eventually, all Tesla stations will be solar powered.
Supercharging hardware is standard on 85 kWh vehicles and optional on 60 kWh vehicles. The Roadster is not compatible.[94][95][96] In early November 2013, Tesla reported that 90% of its customers had opted for supercharging capability.[98]
Battery swapping[edit]
Tesla designed its Model S to allow fast battery swapping, which also facilitates vehicle assembly.[99] In June 2013, Tesla announced their goal to deploy a battery swapping station in Tesla stations. At a demonstration Tesla showed a battery swap operation taking just over 90 seconds, about half the time it takes to refill an empty gas tank.[100][101]
Battery swapping was to be deployed along Interstate 5 in California to allow travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles. These were to be followed by the Washington, DC to Boston corridor. Each swapping station costs US$500,000 and stocks about 50 batteries. The service would be offered for the price of about 15 US gallons (57 l; 12 imp gal) of gasoline at the current local rate, around US$60 to US$80 at June 2013 prices. Owners can pick up their original battery pack fully charged on the return trip, which is included in the swap fee. Tesla would also offer the option to keep the swapped battery for a fee or to receive the original pack from Tesla for a fee. Pricing has not been determined.[100]
Tesla's first battery swap station is located at Harris Ranch, California, and will be operational the week of December 22, 2014.[102]
Tesla allocated the first 1,000 units to its Signature and Signature Performance limited edition configurations, equipped with the 85 kWh battery pack, and priced in the U.S. at US$95,400 and US$105,400 respectively, not including any applicable U.S. federal and local government tax credits and incentives.[103][104] The base Model S starts at US$69,900 with a 60 kWh battery pack up to US$79,900 with the 85 kWh pack before any government subsidies.[8][103]
Sales and markets[edit]
Tesla Motors reported 520 reservations for the Model S during the first week they were available[105] and as of 31 December 2012[update] over 15,000 net reservations (after deliveries and cancellations) had been received by year-end.[106] The special edition Model S Signature model was sold out before deliveries began in June 2012, and according to Tesla Motors all models were sold out for that year shortly after. A car ordered in May 2012 would be delivered in early to mid-2013.[107][108]
Initially Tesla expected to reach global sales of 35,000 units in 2014, but in November 2014 reduced its sales target to 33,000 units due to a deficit in production of 2,000 units during the third quarter of 2014. The company expects its annual production to increase by over 50% in 2014 to 35,000 units, another increase of 50% in 2015.[109]
- 2012
US deliveries began June 2012.[7] Deliveries of the 60 kWh model were rescheduled from November 2012 to January/February 2013.[110] A total of 2,650 cars were delivered in North America in 2012.[33]
- 2013
During the first six months of 2013, 10,050 were delivered.[111] The Model S was released in Europe in early August 2013, and the first deliveries took place in Norway, Switzerland and the Netherlands,[112] and by November 2013, the Model S was on sale in 20 countries.[98]
Sales totaled about 22,477 units in North America and Europe,[38] surpassing Tesla's annual sales target of 21,500 units.[12] Global cumulative sales passed the 25,000 unit milestone in December 2013.[12] By the end of 2013, according to Elon Musk, Norway and Switzerland became the company's largest per capita sales markets.[113]
- 2014
Retail deliveries in China began in April 2014.[114] The right-hand-drive model was released in the UK in June 2014,[115] followed by Hong Kong in July 2014,[116] and Japan in September 2014.[117] Deliveries in Australia began in December 2014.[118]
As of December 2014[update], the United States is the leading market with about 37,100 units sold,[92][106][119] followed by Norway with 6,023 units,[120][121] and China with about 3,400 units delivered by November 2014.[122] A total of 31,655 units were sold during 2014, for global cumulative sales of 56,782 units through December 2014.[17] The Model S ranked as the world's second best selling plug-in electric vehicle after the Nissan Leaf in 2014.[17] In 2014 about 55% of Model S deliveries took place in North America (~17,410), 30% in Europe (~9,497), and 15% in the Asia-Pacific market (~4,748).[123]
The following table shows sales by year for the top selling countries through December 2014:
Tesla Model S sales/registrations by top national markets (June 2012 - December 2014) |
Country | Cumulative Sales |
% of global sales(1) |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
United States[92][106][119] | ~37,105 | 65.3% | ~16,550 | ~18,000 | ~2,555 |
Norway[120][121] | 6,023 | 10.6% | 4,040 | 1,983 | |
China[122] | 3,431 | 6.0% | 3,431(2) | ||
Netherlands[124][125][126] | 2,645 | 4.7% | 1,465 | 1,192 | |
Canada[127] | 1,580 | 2.80% | 847 | 638 | 95 |
Germany[128][129][130] | 1,006 | 1.8% | 815 | 191 | |
Switzerland(3)[131] | 709 | 1.2% | 496 | 213 | |
Belgium[132][133] | 669 | 1.2% | 521 | 148 | |
Denmark[134] | 572 | 1.2% | 460 | 112 | |
United Kingdom[135] | 474 | 0.8% | 474(4) | ||
France[136][137] | 363 | 0.6% | 328 | 35 | |
Sweden[138] | 265 | 0.5% | 265 | ||
Austria[139] | 184 | 0.3% | 136 | 48 | |
Global sales | 56,782[17] | 31,655[17] | 22,477[38] | ~2,650[106] | |
Notes: (1) Percentage of global sales by country, inception through September 2014. (2) Sales in China trhough November 2014. (3) Includes registrations in Liechtenstein. (4) Sales through September 2014. |
United States[edit]
The first delivery took place on June 1, 2012.[140] Deliveries for retail customers in the United States started on June 22, at a special event held at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California.[7] The first 1,000 production units were Signature and Signature Performance limited editions equipped with an 85 kWh battery pack. A total of about 2,650 units were sold during 2012 in North America.[106]
California is the largest American regional market for the Model S.[141] In March 2013, Tesla reported the delivery of the 3,000th Model S in California, representing around 50% of US sales to that date.[142][143] During the first quarter of 2013 the Model S ranked as the top selling plug-in electric vehicle in the U.S. with about 4,900 units delivered, followed by the Chevrolet Volt with 4,244 units.[111][144][145] During 2013, the Model S was listed as the least stolen car in the United States, with a theft rating of just 0.15 per 1,000 units produced. By comparison, the U.S. average is 3.51 cars stolen per 1,000 produced. The Honda Accord was the most stolen car in the U.S. in 2013, with about 54,000 units, mostly models built in 2007 or before.[146]
According to Edmunds.com, between January and August 2013 the Model S achieved a high market share of new car sales among the U.S. most expensive ZIP codes, as rated by Forbes, led by California. Atherton ranked first with a 15.4% share, followed by Los Altos Hills with 11.9%, and Portola Valley with 11.2%. During this period the Model S had the highest number of new passenger car registrations in 8 of the 25 most expensive American ZIP codes.[147] With 8,347 units sold in 2013, it was the third-best selling luxury car in California (after the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series sedans),[148] with a 9.8% share of the Californian luxury and sports segment.[149] As of November 2013[update], the Model S was available nationwide with California leading sales with a 48% share of national sales.[150]
American sales totaled about 18,000 units in 2013,[92] placing the Model S as the third selling plug-in electric car after the Chevrolet Volt (23,094) and the Nissan Leaf (22,610).[151] Also in 2013, the Model S was the top seller in the full-size luxury sedan category, ahead of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class at 13,303. During 2014 about 16,550 Model S sedans were delivered, down 8.1% from 2013.[119] As of December 2014[update], around 37,105 units have been delivered in the U.S., capturing about 65% of Model S global sales.[92][106][119]
- Retail sales model
This section is outdated. (June 2014) |
Tesla Motors has sought to sell its cars directly to consumers without creating a dealer network, as other manufacturers have done and as many states require by legislation. In support of its approach, the company has fought legal and legislative battles in Ohio, New Jersey, New York and other states.[152][153] As of December 2013[update], Texas law requires Model S buyers to take multiple unusual actions in order to buy and maintain their cars.[154][155] As of August 2013[update], Tesla-related legislation was pending in North Carolina, Colorado, and Virginia.[154][dated info]
- Pricing
In June 2012, the Model S Signature model was priced at US$95,400 and the Signature Performance model at US$105,400.[103] On November 29, 2012, Tesla announced an all model price increase of US$2,500 for new reservations, starting January 1, 2013. The price of a pre-paid 60 kWh replacement pack was US$10,000, while the 85 kWh pack was priced at US$12,000, in 2013.[156] As of June 2014[update], the model with the 60 kWh pack begins at US$69,900, the base model with the 85 kWh pack starts at US$79,900, and the P85 performance model at US$93,400. These prices do not reflect U.S. federal and local government tax credits or purchase incentives.[64]
Retail deliveries began in Europe in early August 2013, in Norway, Switzerland and the Netherlands.[112] The Model S ended 2013 as the third-best selling all-electric car in Europe after the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe, at about 3,900 units.[157][158]
During the first quarter of 2014, with about 3,000 sold, the Model S ranked as the second top selling electric car after the Leaf.[159][160] Accounting for sales during the first nine months of 2014, the Model S outsold the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Jaguar XJ, ranking second in the European full-size luxury vehicle segment after the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.[161] A total of 8,734 Model S cars were sold in 2014, representing a market share of 15.5% of new all-electric passenger car sales in Europe.[162] The Model S ranked as the third best selling all-electric car in Europe after the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe.[162] The two biggest markets for the Model S in Europe are Norway and the Netherlands.[141]
- Pricing
American and European standard equipment and options packages are the same. European prices are higher, due to exchange rates, the value added tax (VAT), plus transport costs, import duties and other country-specific costs. In most countries where the Model S is sold base prices for the 60 kWh start at €72,600, and €83,150 for the 85 kWh battery car. The 85 kWh Performance, Signature, and Signature Performance trim levels are listed at €97,550, €101,400, and €110,950 respectively. Tesla offered a deduction of €1,700 to buyers who held a reservation by the end of December 2012.[163][164]
- Sales by country
- Denmark
During its first full month in the Danish market, the Model S was the top selling electric vehicle with 42 units sold.[165] In 2013 a total of 112 units were sold[134] constituting 35% of the sales of luxury cars.[166] Cumulative sales reached 572 units through December 2014.[134]
- Germany
Model S customers in Germany are offered a free optional high speed tuning for Autobahn driving. The company announced that by November 2013 the first Tesla stations would open between Munich and Stuttgart, Munich and Zurich, Switzerland, and Cologne and Frankfurt. Tesla Motors planned to cover more than 50% of Germany by the end of March 2014, and 100% by the end of 2014. Germany would then have the most Superchargers per capita of any country. German stations would support 135 kW charging.[167] By late 2013 Tesla announced a goal to sell 10,000 Model S in Germany in 2015.[168]
A total of 191 units were registered in the country during 2013.[128][129] Registrations totaled 815 units in 2014, representing 2.7% of the luxury segment sales in the country.[130] As of December 2014[update], cumulative registrations totaled 1,006 units.[128][129][130]
- Netherlands
The first deliveries in the country occurred on August 22, 2013, at Tesla's European Distribution Center in Tilburg.[30] A total of 1,192 units were sold in 2013.[125] After the end of the registration tax exemption, sales fell significantly, and only 262 units were sold during the first four months of 2014.[169] As of December 2014[update], the Model S was the Dutch market leader in the all-electric segment with 2,645 cars registered.[124]
- Norway
The first delivery of a Model S in Europe took place in Oslo on August 7, 2013.[170] By the end of August 2013, Europe's first six charging stations were opened, in Lyngdal, Aurland, Dombås, Gol, Sundebru and Lillehammer.[97] That month 186 units were delivered, ranking second among all-electric cars behind the Nissan Leaf (448 units).[171] Sales surged in September totaling 616 units, beating the Leaf and achieving an overall new car market share of 5.1%.[13][14][15]
In 2013 a five-month waiting list emerged creating a used market, with US$10,000 to US$20,000 premiums for a used model.[173][174] Sales dropped to 98 units in October,[175] before jumping back to 527 units in November, ranking it number two in new car registrations after the Volkswagen Golf.[176] In December sales of 553 units made it the top-selling new car again and capturing a 4.9% market share of new car sales.[16] With less than five months of sales, the Model S ranked 20th for the year with a market share of 1.4% of Norwegian new car sales, Tesla's largest in Europe.[177][178]
The Model S topped the monthly sales ranking for a third time in March 2014, with 1,493 units sold, breaking the 28 year-old monthly sales record, surpassing the Ford Sierra, which sold 1,454 units in May 1986.[179][180] Sales totaled 2,056 Model S cars during the first quarter of 2014, making the Model S the best selling new car in Norway during this period. The Model S captured a 5.6% market share of new car sales and 38.8% of the new plug-in electric car segment during this quarter.[179][181][182] By the end of 2014, the Model S ranked as the fifth best selling new car in the Norwegian market, with 4,040 units registered and a market share of 2.8% of new car sales in the country that year.[121]
As of July 2014[update], Norway ranked as Tesla's largest overseas market, with an average of 436 Model S sedans sold per month since August 2013. In comparison, the average in the United States is about 1,630 units delivered per month since the electric car went on sales in 2012.[183] Since its introduction, a total of 6,023 Model S new cars have sold in Norway through December 2014,[120][121] and with about 14% of the total registered plug-in electric vehicle stock, the Model S ranks as Norway's all-time best selling electric car after the Nissan Leaf.[172]
- Switzerland
Retail deliveries began in August 2013,[112] and a total of 213 units were registered in 2013.[131] The Model S, with 496 units registered, ranked as the top selling plug-in electric car in the country in 2014.[184] Cumulative sales totaled 709 units up until December 2014, which includes units sold in Liechtenstein.[131]
Cumulative sales of the Model S reached 1,580 units as of December 2014[update]. The Model S is the third top selling plug-in car in the country after the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf.[127]
The first deliveries took place on April 22, 2014.[114] The Model S has the same standard equipment as the continental European version, but was adapted to provide larger back seats because the car was expected to be driven by a chauffeur.[185] Only two versions with an 85 kWh battery pack are available in the Chinese market, standard and performance.[186] Pricing starts at CN¥734,000 (~US$121,200),[186] similar to the US, adding only taxes and transportation costs. Comparable luxury cars cost more than US$180,000 in the Chinese market.[187][188]
Chinese sales up to June 2014 were estimated between 1,000 to 1,300 units.[189][190] JLWarren Capital, an equity firm, estimated that about 2,800 Tesla Model S cars have been imported to China by mid September 2014, but only 432 had received the license plates.[191] According to a Tesla spokesman, the major reasons for the discrepancy could be that registration rules were holding deliveries in Shanghai, and Tesla only recently was able to start delivering the electric cars to customers who bought them in Shanghai. Secondly, many Chinese customers have delayed taking possession of their Model S car while waiting for the government to add the Tesla to the list of electric vehicles exempt from its 8% to 10% purchase tax.[191][192] As of November 2014[update], an estimated 3,431 units had been sold in the country.[122]
The Model S is one of just a few cars to have ever achieved a 5-star safety rating from both Euro NCAP and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Additionally, the Model S is the only car this year to have achieved both a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and 5 stars in every NHTSA subcategory. Only two other cars have earned the same recognition since 2011 (when the NHTSA introduced its latest rating scheme).[193]
NHTSA[194] | Euro NCAP[195] | ||
Overall: | Overall: | ||
Frontal – Driver: | Adult occupant: | 31 pts / 82% | |
Frontal – Passenger: | Child occupant: | 38 pts / 77% | |
Side – Driver: | Pedestrian: | 24 pts / 66% | |
Side – Passenger: | Driver assist: | 9 pts / 71% | |
Side Pole – Driver: | |||
Rollover: | / 5,7 % |
First crash with battery fire[edit]
The first widely reported Model S fire occurred several minutes after the vehicle hit metal debris on the Washington State Route 167 highway in Kent, Washington on October 1, 2013.[196] The driver "was able to exit the highway as instructed by the onboard alert system, bring the car to a stop and depart the vehicle without injury".[197] He then contacted authorities and, while awaiting their arrival, smoke began coming out the front of the vehicle. The driver stated that he hit something while exiting the HOV lane.[196][198][199] Tesla stated that the fire was caused by the "direct impact of a large metallic object to one of the 16 battery modules". and that by design, the modules were separated by firewalls, limiting the fire to "a small section in the front of the vehicle".[196]
The module was evidently punctured by a "curved section" that fell off a truck and was recovered near the accident. Tesla stated that the debris punched a 3-inch (76 mm) diameter hole through the .25-inch (6.4 mm) armor plate under the vehicle, applying force of some 25 tons. Built-in vents directed the flames away from the vehicle so that the fire did not enter the passenger compartment. According to Tesla, the firefighters followed standard procedure; using large amounts of water to extinguish the fire was correct,[200] however, puncturing the metal firewall to gain access to the fire also allowed the flames to spread to the front trunk.[197] Tesla also stated that because the battery pack contains "only about 10% of the energy contained in a gasoline tank", the effective combustion potential of a single module is only about 1% that of a conventional vehicle.[197]
Notable subsequent crashes with battery fires[edit]
On November 6, 2013 another fire broke out after a Model S struck a tow hitch on the roadway, causing damage beneath the vehicle.[201] The incidents led Tesla to extend its vehicle warranty to cover fire damage and to apply a software update to increase ground clearance when operating at highway speed.[202][203]
Another fire incident took place in Toronto, Canada, in early February 2014. The Model S was parked in a garage and was not charging when the fire started. The origin of the fire is undetermined.[204] According to Tesla "in this particular case, we don't yet know the precise cause, but have definitively determined that it did not originate in the battery, the charging system, the adapter or the electrical receptacle, as these components were untouched by the fire".[205]
Starting with vehicle bodies manufactured as of 6 March 2014[update], all units were outfitted with a triple underbody shield. Existing cars were retrofitted upon request or as part of a normally scheduled service.[206][207]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration evaluation[edit]
On October 24, 2013, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced, "After reviewing all available data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not found evidence at this time that would indicate the recent battery fire involving a Tesla Model S was the result of a vehicle safety defect or noncompliance with federal safety standards."[208] But the following month, the NHTSA opened a preliminary evaluation to determine "the potential risks associated with undercarriage strikes on model year 2013 Tesla Model S vehicles".[203][209] On March 28, 2014, NHTSA closed its investigation, claiming that the new titanium underbody shield and aluminum deflector plates, along with increased ground clearance, "should reduce both the frequency of underbody strikes and the resultant fire risk".[210]
- 2013 AutoGuide.com Reader's Choice Car of the Year[211]
- 2013 World Green Car of the Year.[212]
- Automobile Magazine's 2013 Car of the Year, a unanimous decision.[213]
- CNET Tech Car of the Year for 2012[214]
- Consumer Reports gave the Model S a score of 99 out of 100, its highest ever. The score would have been higher except that it does need to stop to recharge during long-distance drives. "If it could recharge in any gas station in three minutes, this car would score about 110," said Jake Fisher, head of auto testing for Consumer Reports. Fisher called the car's performance in the magazine's performance tests "off the charts."[215][216]
- Consumer Reports' 2013 survey of owner satisfaction produced a score of 99 out of 100, "the highest the magazine has seen in years."[217] In 2014 the Model S topped for the second year in a row Consumer Reports survey of owner satisfaction. This time the Model S had a score of 98 out of 100.[218]
- Consumer Reports found the Model S to be 'Best Overall' for 2014 across all 10 categories of cars, light trucks and SUVs, chosen from more than 260 vehicles the organization has recently tested. The magazine considers the Model S a "technological tour de force, while pricey, is brimming with innovation."[219]
- Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2013[220]
- Motor Trend 2013 Car of the Year, also a unanimous decision and the first winner in the award's history to not be powered by an internal combustion engine.[221]
- Natural Resources Canada 2013 EcoENERGY for Vehicles Awards in the full-size category[222]
- Popular Science's Auto Grand Award Winner Best of What's New list 2012.[223]
- The Telegraph included the Model S in its list of the top 10 cars that changed the world published in December 2014, and also named the electric sedan the most important car of the last 20 years.[224][225]
- Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year 2012 award.[226]
- Yahoo! Autos 2013 Car of the Year.[227]
Distance records[edit]
425.8 miles (685.3 km) is the distance record in a Model S on a single charge. It was completed overnight on February 14, 2013 by Bruno Bowden.[228][229][230] The first record of 423.5 miles (681.6 km) was set during November 2012 by David and Adam Metcalf.[231][232] These attempts were inspired by a blog written by Elon Musk about the planned range and efficiency of the Tesla Model S, offering a prize for anyone exceeding 400 miles (640 km) on a single charge, where it was estimated the 85 kwh model could do it by driving at a constant 36 mph (58 km/h) under ideal conditions.[233]
Range limitation[edit]
On February 8, 2013, The New York Times published a review by John M. Broder about a trip between Washington, D.C., and Boston using Tesla's Supercharger network. At the time it included only two stations on the East Coast. Broder made a variety of critical claims about the battery's performance in cold weather and the distance between charging stations. The trip ended with the Model S carried by a flatbed truck to the Milford, Connecticut, station.[234]
Tesla responded by publishing logs of the vehicle's charge levels and driving speed that contradicted Broder's account on several factual details.[235] Tesla implied that Broder's behavior forced the car to fail. Broder replied to the criticism in a blog post and suggested that the speed discrepancies may have been because the car had been equipped with 19 inch wheels rather than the specified 21 inch wheels.[236] In the midst of the controversy, a CNN reporter recreated Broder's trip without exhausting the battery. However, two key differences distinguished the two journeys. The weather was about 10 °F (6 °C) warmer and CNN did the trip in one day; the Times let the car sit overnight without being plugged in.[237] A reporter from CNBC also recreated the trip in one day without incidents.[238] One week later, a group of Tesla owners recreated Broder's trip without problems. One owner was delayed because his car failed to charge and required two firmware updates.[239][240]
On February 18, 2013, New York Times Public Editor Margaret Sullivan published an editorial stating that Broder took "casual and imprecise notes" of his test drive and did not use good judgment, but she maintained that the article was done in good faith. She also claimed that Broder's vehicle logs were "sometimes quite misleading."[241][242][243]
In July and September 2014 tests performed by an independent German car magazine in cooperation with the TÜV (German Association for Technical Inspection) and Tesla owners seemed to reveal issues with the battery´s performance. According to the magazine Tesla did not take up the invitation to repeat the test, and also seemed to refuse to offer vehicles for a second test.[244][245] A test performed by another German publication ("Die Welt") supported the findings.[246]
NHTSA safest car[edit]
On August 19, 2013, based on NHTSA safety ratings, a Tesla press release claimed that the Model S had achieved the best safety rating of any car ever tested. Tesla stated, "NHTSA does not publish a star rating above 5, however safety levels better than 5 stars are captured in the overall Vehicle Safety Score (VSS) provided to manufacturers, where the Model S achieved a new combined record of 5.4 stars."[247][248][249][250][251] However, a few days later NHTSA rebutted Tesla's claim, explaining that the rating for the Model S was equal to any other car receiving 5-stars, and claiming that the carmaker did not follow its advertising guidelines.[252][253][254]
Power dissipation when not in use[edit]
System software v5.8 (v1.49.30), released December 12, 2013, reduced overnight energy loss substantially, to 1.1 kWh per night, or around 3 miles.[255] In January 2014, Bjørn Nyland, a Model S owner in Norway, recorded a range loss of approximately 20% during a 27-day extended vacation, an indicated range loss of 63 miles (101 km), or 2.3 miles (3.7 km) per day, while stored in frigid temperatures.[256]
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- 2012 Tesla Model S test and range verification
- Comparison of the Model S against other PEVs available in the U.S., Business Insider
- Should Battery Fires Drive Electric Cars Off the Road?, Scientific American, November 12, 2013.
- Road test, Total Car Magazine
- Track test, Teslarati
- Tesla Model S EV Safety Training for Emergency Responders, YouTube. Production: Ron Moore and Brock Archer, with collaboration of Tesla Motors, October 2013.


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Attendance: 18,766
Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Paul Millsap led a balanced attack with 22 points and 15 rebounds, as the Utah Jazz destroyed the New Orleans Hornets, 106-86, at EnergySolutions Arena.
C.J. Miles added 19 points for the Jazz, who have won three of four and are now just two games behind Denver for first in the Northwest Division. The Nuggets lost to the Bucks on Saturday.
Deron Williams finished with 17 points and 11 assists. Wesley Matthews chipped in 12 points, while Kyrylo Fesenko tallied 11 points and eight boards. Carlos Boozer ended with 10 points for Utah, which has won six straight at home to improve to 28-8 in Salt Lake City this season.
"We did a great job to start the game off well. We shared the ball well, and guys got out and ran," Millsap said. "You need to move the ball around, that is what makes our team what it is. Guys aren't selfish, and they make the extra pass. When you do that you get the win."
Marcus Thornton had 22 points off the bench for the Hornets, who went 1-4 on a five-game road trip. Darren Collison finished with 19 points and six assists, while Emeka Okafor tallied 14 points and 10 boards in defeat.
New Orleans forward David West was ejected from the game late in the first quarter after committing a flagrant foul on Utah's Kyle Korver. West had four points before exiting the tilt.
The Jazz took control from the start, scoring the first six points of the contest. Utah led by as many as eight in the first quarter and took a 30-22 margin into the second.
A 14-4 run by the Jazz to begin the second put them in front by 18. Paul Millsap tallied five points during the burst, which Fesenko capped with a slam to make it 44-26 with over eight minutes remaining.
The Hornets ripped off nine straight points moments later to get back into the game. Thornton had seven of those points to cut the deficit to nine, 46-37, with less than five minutes to go.
However, Utah closed the half on a 17-1 spurt to create some breathing room again. Millsap's layup extended the Jazz's lead to 63-38 at the break.
Utah carried that momentum into the third stanza. A surge in the beginning stages of the period saw the Jazz build a 79-44 margin on Miles' layup near the midway point.
The score was 91-57 heading to the fourth, a quarter in which Utah cruised to victory.
"The Jazz came out and did what they needed to do to win," Thornton said. "They executed on offense and defense and their guys played good together."
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