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Tesla Model S officially rated at 89 MPGe with 265-mile range

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Old 06-22-12, 07:40 PM
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Saw one today and I've seen some driving around Newport Beach. Nice sharp looking sedan.
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Old 06-23-12, 08:38 AM
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Didn't Tesla recruit the former head of design at Mazda?
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
i hate the huge touchscreen thats in the cabin replacing the whole center console
there is no tactile feedback on buttons and volume control anymore
i can see accidents happening a lot more because of that screen

but yes, the numbers are good
but how long does it take to charge the 85 kWh model on a 240v rapid charging station?
it is definetly bad idea... imagine what happens when sun hits it.... they should have had huge screen, but not the complete thing.
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Old 06-23-12, 04:54 PM
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the exterior of the car is gorgeous and I would buy it simply because its a tesla, but the interior is nothing to rave about. the screen seems overly complicated and I cant believe they couldnt design their own transmission stalk but had to take it from mercedes
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that's a good looking sedan.
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Old 06-23-12, 10:08 PM
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Car makes no sense at all, but it seems technically impressive.
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Old 06-24-12, 12:32 PM
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Somebody had to do it and in this case, Tesla answered to the challenge.

Meanwhile, at Fisker Karma.........
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Old 06-24-12, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Car makes no sense at all, but it seems technically impressive.
I'd rather see celebs running around in this rather than an H1
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i like it, i would get one
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Old 06-27-12, 03:28 PM
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Seems so far reviewers were only allowed 10 minutes with it lol
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Seems so far reviewers were only allowed 10 minutes with it lol
that's either a) all the time the car can run for, or b) the time beyond which it might break down.

"hello automobiledom - can i have a car with 500 laptop batteries in it and no engine? it must look like an old lambo espada and seat 7"

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Old 06-27-12, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
that's either a) all the time the car can run for, or b) the time beyond which it might break down.

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Looks like they will again avoid the Top Gear test track like bath time for a cat.
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Old 06-28-12, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackraven
Somebody had to do it and in this case, Tesla answered to the challenge.

Meanwhile, at Fisker Karma.........
Speaking of Fisker, I was driving yesterday and I noticed Fisker setup shop in one of the dealerships near the Decarie. I had no idea they were actually for sale here. I started looking and there is 3 for sale or something I would still take a Tesla any day though.
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