Best car I have ever owned, driven, or rode in. Performance wise, safety wise, and energy wise this is a powerhouse, and the benchmark of electric transportation, if not personal transportation in general. Regular software updates resolve any minor issues with the car, and Tesla’s service, if needed, is top notch. They go out of their way to make sure you are not inconvenienced in any way. I had one issue where the car told me there was an issue that may prevent it from starting. I called the service center, and they could see remotely what was wrong. In under an hour, someone showed up at my house with a loaner Model S for me to take to work, and they towed the car to the service center. By they time it got there, they already had a replacement part ready to go, and it was on its way to meet me at my office before I even got there. It didn’t cost me a penny.
In fact, upkeep is the cheapest… No spark plugs to go bad or replace, no belts, no oil to change, no emissions testing to pay for, no gas to buy. I drive an average of 40 miles a day, and by charging at home (the car’s timer starts the charge at midnight), the difference in electricity cost has averaged $10.24 a month. I was paying closer to $250 a month in gas when I drove an Explorer Sport.
I could go on… the iPad like console panel, the entertainment system that works like iTunes, but also plays lossless flac files, the GPS-enabled map system, the retractable glass roof, being thrown back in your seat when you put the peddle down, the whisper-silent stealth motor, the more-than-ample space (seats 5 adults and 2 kids all at once… comfortably… or tons of storage. You can camp in the back!)… I can’t find a single gripe.
And for those worried about range, fear not… I had the P85 with 265 miles range per charge, more than adequate for daily use, and more than needed to get to the next (free) supercharging station. You can often skip every other one. Charging there is quick enough to buy a coffee and take a bathroom break… then you’re ready to go with a full charge!
Key Features & Specs | View full specs |
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EPA Classification | Large Cars |
MPG/MPGe | 106 Highway / 95 City |
Transmission | Automatic |
Drive Train | All Wheel |
Seating | 5 |
Horsepower | 422 |
Battery Range | 270 mi |
Starting MSRP Price $69,900