2012 Tesla�s Model S will rival other EVs, like the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma, plus traditional luxury vehicles, like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The 2012 Tesla Model S will be Tesla�s second model, joining the Roadster sports car, with production slated for late 2011.
Tesla has yet to announce an official on-sale date for the Model S, but the sporty EV sedan will retail from $49,900 after a $7,500 tax credit when it finally rolls into dealerships. Tesla says Model S customers will be able to order the car with a 160-mile, 220-mile, or 300-mile battery pack. It�s not clear how the price will be affected by the range options.
But where the 2012 Tesla Model S really shines is in its performance. The electric sedan will be offered with a range of up to 300 miles, and a QuickCharge system taking only 45 minutes to top off the EV�s battery, given the correct electrical connection. For those looking for even faster fueling, the 2012 Tesla Model S� battery can also be swapped out in just five minutes, making it compatible with Shai Agassi�s Better Place initiative. The 2012 Tesla Model S� door handles even retract for improved aerodynamics, proving Tesla really has an eye for efficiency.
Despite its 3,825 pound curb weight and single-speed transmission, the Model S can make the sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, crossing the quarter-mile stripe in 14 seconds flat. Give the Model S a longer track and it will top out at 120 mph.
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