Minchia ma è bellissima!!!!

Si sbrighino a metterci un motore a pistoni... perchè IO che sbavo per una macchina elettrica e pulita non mi posso vedere!!!

(p.s. berlina sportiva da sette posti... questa fa proprio ridere )

Concordo con Sonata, davvero bella, se è vero il prezzo e se ben distribuita e pubblicizzata, può davvero dare fastidio a molti.

Prima che la producono in serie e che la troviamo nei concessionari non credo minimamante al prezzo.

É troppo facile far vedere chissà che concept e dire che verranno venduti per una manciata di dollari. Produrli veramente e guadagnarci poi è un'altro conto. Come cavolo sarebbe possibile far costare questa grande e confortevole (?) berlina la metà della roadster delle stessa casa?

Questa Sedan a 50'000 $ non è altro che una trovata publicitaria per attirare investori.

davvero stupenda, anche nell'anteriore e negli interni...

per me e´stupenda fuori e dentro.. si sa qualcosa su prestazioni ed autonomia?

Opportunamente dimensionata e con un frontale rivisto, sarebbe stata una perfetta XF...

Bella, molto bella

Pagina dedicata al Model S:

http://www.teslamotors.com/models/index.php

OVERVIEW:

- 300 mile range

- 45 minute QuickCharge

- 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds

- Seats 7 people

- More Cargo space than station wagons

- 2X as efficient as hybrids

- 17 inch infotainment touchscreen

With a 300-mile range and 45-minute QuickCharge, the $49,900 Model S can carry five adults and two children in quiet comfort – and you can charge it from any outlet, without ever stopping for gas. World’s first mass-produced electric vehicle offers performance, efficiency and unrivaled utility, making it the only car you’ll ever need.

RANGE

- Up to 300 mile range

- 45 minute QuickCharge

- Charges from 120V, 240V or 480V

- 5 minute battery swap

Three battery pack options offer a range of 160, 230 or 300 miles per charge. With the 45 minute QuickCharge or a 5 minute battery swap, you can drive from LA to San Francisco, Washington to New York or take even longer road trips in about the same time as in a conventional car.

UTILITY

- Seating for 5 adults + 2 child seats

- Unique hatch for oversized items

- 60/40 flat-folding rear seat

- 2nd trunk under hood

With seating for five adults and two children, plus an additional trunk under the hood, Model S has passenger carrying capacity and versatility rivaling SUVs and minivans. Rear seats fold flat, and the hatch gives way to a roomy opening, so you can stow a mountain bike, 50-inch flat-screen TV, full drum set or futon frame – more than ample for the entire family and their gear.

PERFORMANCE

- 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds

- 120 mph top speed

- Sport sedan dynamics

- All-wheel-drive available

Model S offers 100 percent torque, 100 percent of the time without jerky shifting and a fraction of the noise and harshness of internal combustion engines. This smooth and constant power delivery, combined with the sporty handling of the chassis and suspension, leads to a superior driving experience.

TECHNOLOGY

- Pure electric

- 2X as efficient as hybrids

- Proven powertrain from leading EV Mfr.

- 17 inch infotainment touchscreen

The Model S powertrain features a liquid-cooled, floor-mounted battery pack and a single-speed gearbox, delivering effortless acceleration, responsive handling and quiet simplicity -- no fancy clutchwork or gear-shifting required. Model S costs about $4 to fully charge – a bargain even when gasoline is $1 per gallon. You can listen to Pandora Radio or consult Google Maps on the 17 inch touchscreen with in-car 3G connectivity.

Bella. Molto bella.. mi piacerebbe vederla di presenza!

A quanto dichiara la Tesla, ad una settimana dalla presentazione la Model S avrebbe già raccolto più di 500 ordini.

Visto il potenziale del prodotto, l'ottima resa estetica e il prezzo non proibitivo, non mi stupirebbe fosse tutto vero.

Tesla Motors has taken 520 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge.

Tesla launched the car March 26, and orders immediately began streaming in online and at showrooms in California. Tesla plans to open stores in Chicago, London, New York, Miami, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and Munich this year.

"Frankly the number of cars reserved in the first week has exceeded our optimistic internal projections," said Tesla CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. "Enthusiasm surrounding the Model S is proof that there's pent-up demand for more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles - including those made in America."

The Model S will likely be the world's first mass-produced, highway-capable electric vehicle when production begins in late 2011. The company has applied for a $350 million loan from the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program, which would be used to build the Model S assembly plant in California.

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Qualche dettaglio in più sul prezzo. Un prezzo base si meno di 60mila dollari che, con una detrazione federale di 7500 dollari diventano 50mila $.

The anticipated base price of the Model S is $49,900 after a federal tax credit of $7,500. The $5,000 reservation fee is refundable, and the car is a better value than far cheaper cars.

da Worldcarfans

Sì appunto, c'è da considerare che quello è il prezzo per la versione base con detrazione. La "extended range" non ho ancora capito quanto costi. Mi piacerebbe avere anche le foto dei due vani bagagli.