A group of top executives, special invitees, officials, workers, and journalists attended the launch of the Model S, an electric car manufacturer Tesla brand in the city of Fremont, Northern California, on Friday. Tesla Company has its headquarters in Silicon Valley which is the world's largest technology hub. The company was founded by former PayPal founder online to payment system named Elon Musk in 2003.
Price of electricity is relatively expensive car in America, the federal government provides incentives (such subsidies in the form of tax credits) for electric car buyers. So cut the price listed is $ 7,500 so it is more affordable.
Model S is a four-door sedans. The electric car was created to target middle-class buyers in America. Tesla plans to make 5,000 units of the Model S in 2012 and will grow to 20,000 units in 2013. The base price of the Model S is $ 57,400 after tax credits cut federal government subsidies of $ 7,500, the price is $ 49,900. During the initial launch, the Model S is only sold in the United States, to buyers in Europe and Asia, new sales will begin in early late 2013 or mid-2013 at least. At launch, Tesla sells more emphasis deluxe class Model S Signature series are priced up to $ 105,400 before deduction of federal tax credits.
Depending on the choice of batteries composed of 40 kWh, 60 kWh and 85 kWh, the Model S has a range of 160 to 300 miles (250 kilometers to 500 kilometers) before it requires recharging of electric power in the sticks to the wall. At launch, the state of California Governor Jerry Brown also found time to attend this historic event. On this occasion Governor Brown praised Tesla create a climate to innovate in the technology world and thankfully the power company makes California the center of this cutting-edge industry. Governor Brown hopes that the electric car industry will boost human resources in the industry-the largest in the state of manufacturing in America. Governor Brown also expects that the automobile industry can cope with very high unemployment rates above 10% in California, let alone the state is still suffering from the economic recession and cut the annual budget to adjust to dealing with problems in the global economy.
The base configuration comes with a Tesla Model S battery pack 40 kWh lithium-ion battery that can travel a distance of 160 miles (257.5 km) with a maximum speed of 110 mph (177 kmh) and acceleration from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
If you are not satisfied with the basic configuration, there are still other options that are more powerful battery Model S with 60 kWh lithium-ion battery. The maximum speed can reach 120 mph (193 kmh) and acceleration of 5.9 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill. While the maximum distance that can be reached with this configuration as far as 230 miles (370 km). Still not enough? Try this one Model S, using a battery-powered 85 kWh, the most powerful configuration is able to travel a distance of 300 miles (483 km) with a maximum speed of 126 mph (203 kmh) and acceleration of only 5.6 seconds to sprint 60 mph from a standstill.
Best of the lithium-ion batteries used Tesla Model S can be charged with power sources with different voltages, ie 110V, 220V, or 440V. The time required to fully charge the battery from empty condition is quite fast too, just for 45 minutes.
To be able to have it you have to pay the price of new cars for $ 49.900 (40kWh), $ 59.900 (60kWh) and $ 69.900 (85kWh).
Electric car manufacturer, Tesla Motors has a new champion in the Model S sedan class for the global automotive market. Electric four-door coupe sedan is expected to experience an increase in demand until 2013. So That, Tesla will increase production capacity for the Model S.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, until the end of 2012, it plans to sell 5,000 units of the Model S in 2013 and over 20,000 units expected to be translucent. Thus was launched Inautonews, Monday (30/07/2012).
"Our main goal which is to increase production and focus on quality. P.ermintaan Model S will continue to increase. The production capacity will be increased to two shifts with a total production of 30,000 units per year, "said Musk.
According to him, the Model S is ordered by a lot of world celebrities and other wealthy people in different countries.
Tesla Model S to a distance of up to 300 miles (483 km), and will be released with prices starting USD49.000 or equivalent Rp336 million and Rp411 million USD60.000 or equivalent depending on the trim level.
This model comes with QuickCharge mode which only takes 45 minutes to restore the power batteries, and is compatible with outlets 110V, 220V and 440V. Moreover, it also gets an innovative technological features, such as 17-inch infotainment touchscreen and 3G wireless connectivity.
Tesla Motors launched its newest product, the Model S, which is designed to compete with other luxury cars such as BMW. This car was made in Fremont, California which, according to Bloomberg Daily is expected to be a money machine for the Tesla.
Tesla Model S is a 100 percent run by battery power. Charging the battery takes 4 to 5 hours. This car to reach 100 km per hour from rest 4.4 seconds only and has a range of up to 480 miles to a single charge using a 85 kilowatt-hour battery. Supplied with a small capacity battery also the mileage must be getting shorter.
The car is priced between U.S. $ 95,000 to U.S. $ 105,000. Although it is very expensive but it seems pretty sold, 10,000 people have booked the car is to put U.S. $ 5,000 as a deposit. Among the amenities is a touchscreen navigation system, streaming radio and internet connection.
Some analysts said the Tesla Model S, like other electric cars, will have problems due to limited coverage and the price is very high. There is also competition from other electric vehicles, like the Nissan Leaf. Nissan has sold 9674 units so far, still smaller than the target of 10,000 units.
