Tesla Model S

Specs:

  • Type: 4 door fastback Sedan

  • Price: $76,000-$94,000

  • Credits Available: CRVP; $7,500 Federal Tax Credit (phase out after manufacturer sells 200,000 cars); $2,500 California Air Resources Board Rebate (Very high income households not eligible – low income get an extra $2,000); $500 PG&E “clean fuel rebate

  • Projected 5 year maintenance costs: 4 year maintenance plan price: $2,325

  • Mileage Range: 60 kWh: 210 miles; 75 kWh: 249 miles; 90 kwh: 294 miles; 100 kWh: 315 miles

  • IIHS Safety Test Ratings: Small overlap front: Acceptable; Front Crash prevention: Not Available; Moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints & seats: Good; Headlights: Poor; Child seat anchors and Ease of Use: Moderate

  • Top Speed: 155 mph

  • Connector Type(s): Tesla

  • Full recharging times from depleted battery range: 110 volt: 64.5-96.7 hours; 220 volt: 7.13- 10.72 hours; 440 volt: 1.33 hours

  • Warranty: Battery and drive unit warranty 8-years unlimited miles

  • Passenger volume: 94 cubic feet

  • Performance: 0-60 mph in 2.80 seconds

 
Taylor Watase