I have driven the future and it is Tesla

[herbivor]

Let me know when they can be fully charged in 5 mins and you can do so anywhere in the world at anytime.

Untill then its just a novelity

Perhaps a novelty for someone that drives more than 300 miles a day on a regular basis. They have supercharger stations that charge the car in 30 minutes. I take at least that much of a break on long road trips. They are developing charging stations across the country so one can drive from NY to LA with no range anxiety. It would definitely be an acceptable car for 95% of people that can afford it.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Let me know when they can be fully charged in 5 mins and you can do so anywhere in the world at anytime.

Untill then its just a novelity

As battery technology catches up on the large scale, this will happen.

Electric vehicles have already completely demolished gas in the R/C world. There are electric rc cars doing 100+mph all over the place, and on the race tracks you are able to run a full race on a single li-po without the slightest loss in power until the battery is completely run dry. Li-po is dangerous right now, but they are incredible.

Small scale, electric has taken over. It is only a matter of time before it makes it's way to full scale. Honestly, I cannot wait. No internal combustion engine can compete with the instant torque and rotation potential of an electric motor.

[mrsleeve]

Let me know when they can be fully charged in 5 mins and you can do so anywhere in the world at anytime.

Untill then its just a novelity

[AndrewBird]

Based on the fact that my friend helped to design the Model S and not just adapt a structure for it, and that Telsa bought GM/Toyota's old NUMMI plant to make the Model S, I would say that you are wrong:

http://www.sfgate.com/technology/slideshow/Electric-moment-for-Tesla-s-Model-S-44985.php#photo-3086846

Maybe you should read what herbivor was talking about instead of assuming it was the roadster.

My bad, was on my phone and didn't see the video or the letter "S".

[randomquickness]

I love it, i'm looking forward to the model x launch as well!

[bowtie2bimmer]

I am a huge fan of Tesla and Elon Musk. I personally believe that battery technology is the next big thing and Tesla has done a great job of plowing the way. Their roadster could do 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and a range of about 250 miles on a single charge (basically once a week for average commuter). This was leaps and bounds ahead of what most people were doing with batteries.

The Model S sedan has an effective range of 300 miles and mid five second 0-60. I Think in time his cars will only get better

[herbivor]

^^^Only because the M5 uses a speaker system to get exhaust growl into the cabin ;-)

ICE's feel so primitive after driving a Tesla. Imagine going back to a Nokia flip phone after using a smart phone. You can get on their email list and schedule a test drive. I'd highly recommend it. If you live near a showroom at least stop by and check out the features.

[Dj Buttchug]

i have no desire to ever drive that...

[R3Z3N]

^^^Only because the M5 uses a speaker system to get exhaust growl into the cabin ;-)

[herbivor]

It is heavy but it feels planted because all the weight is under your feet. 50/50 weight distribution and really low center of gravity make it way more fun than a comparable M5.

[e30rapidic]

Based on the fact that my friend helped to design the Model S and not just adapt a structure for it, and that Telsa bought GM/Toyota's old NUMMI plant to make the Model S, I would say that you are wrong:

he may know my dad then, he's a project manager for it.

[VinniE30]

Weighs 4749 lbs... wow thats really heavy.

[rwh11385]

Fixed that for you. The chassis was made my lotus and is basically an Elise.

2012 Tesla Model S: What’s New?

The Tesla Model S is all new. According to Tesla, it is built on a dedicated platform that was designed from the start as an electric car, not an adaptation of another vehicle’s chassis. The company’s first car, the Roadster, was based on the Lotus Elise exotic car.

Based on the fact that my friend helped to design the Model S and not just adapt a structure for it, and that Telsa bought GM/Toyota's old NUMMI plant to make the Model S, I would say that you are wrong:

http://www.sfgate.com/technology/slideshow/Electric-moment-for-Tesla-s-Model-S-44985.php#photo-3086846

Maybe you should read what herbivor was talking about instead of assuming it was the roadster.

[AndrewBird]

the suspension and steering feel was lotus like.

Fixed that for you. The chassis was made my lotus and is basically an Elise.

[Buzztt]

The growl of the engine when you floor it is intoxicating