- Tesla Motors is a leading Electric car manufacturer in this world. It was established in the year of 2003 by a group of engineers who wants to prove that electric cars are better than gasoline powered cars.
- Tesla’s engineers first designed a power train for a sports car built around an AC induction motor, patented in 1888 by Nikola Tesla. The resulting Tesla Roadster was launched in 2008. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and achieving a range of 245 miles per charge of its lithium ion battery, the Roadster set a new standard for electric mobility.
- In the year of 2012, Tesla launched Model S, first premium electric sedan in the world. Built from the ground up to be 100 percent electric, Model S has redefined the very concept of a four-door car. With room for seven passengers and more than 64 cubic feet of storage, Model S achieving the acceleration of a sports car: 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds. Its flat battery pack is integrated into the chassis and sits below the occupant cabin, lending the car a low center of gravity that enables outstanding road holding and handling while driving 265 miles per charge. Model S was named Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year and achieved a 5-star safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Model S Specifications
· Length 196.0″
· Wheelbase 116.5″
· Width 86.2″ With mirrors folded 77.3″
· Track Front 65.4″, Rear 66.9″
· Clearance 5.65″ With air suspension 4.7″ – 6.4″
· Head room Front 38.8″, Rear 35.3″
· Leg room Front 42.7″, Rear 35.4″
· Shoulder room Front 57.7″, Rear 55.0″
· Hip room Front 55.0″, Rear 54.7″
· Seating capacity 5 adults
· Total cargo volume 31.6 cu ft
· Rear cargo volume 26.3 cu ft With seats down 58.1 cu ft
· Front trunk cargo volume 5.3 cu ft
· Turning circle 37 ft
· Curb weight 4,647.3 lbs
· Weight distribution Front 48%, Rear 52%
Body
· Lightweight aluminum body reinforced with high strength, boron steel elements
· UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield
· Rain sensing, adjustable speed windshield wipers
· Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows
· Solar absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster
· Flush mounted door handles
· Power folding, heated side mirrors with memory
· 19″ aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires (Michelin Primacy MXM4 245/45R19)
· Aluminum roof
· Xenon headlights with automatic on/off
· LED daytime running lights
· Backlit side turn signals, front side marker lights and rear reflex lights
· LED rear taillights and high-mounted LED stop lamp
Power train
· Model S is an electric vehicle available in both rear wheel and all-wheel drive configurations. The liquid-cooled powertrain includes the battery and one or more motors, drive inverters and gear boxes.
· 70 kWh or 85 kWh microprocessor controlled, lithium-ion battery
· Three phase, four pole AC induction motor with copper rotor
· Drive inverter with variable frequency drive and regenerative braking system
Suspension, Steering, and Brakes
· Double wishbone, virtual steer axis coil spring front suspension and independent multi-link coil spring rear suspension
· Variable ratio, speed sensitive, rack and pinion electronic power steering
· Electronic Stability Control
· Traction Control
· Anti-Lock disc brakes (ABS) with ventilated rotors and electronically actuated parking brake; front: 355 mm x 32 mm; rear: 365 mm x 28 mm
Charging
· 10 kW capable on-board charger with the following input compatibility: 85-265 V, 45-65 Hz, 1-40 A (Optional 20 kW capable Dual Chargers increases input compatibility to 80 A)
· Peak charger efficiency of 92%
· 10 kW capable Universal Mobile Connector with 120 V, 240 V, and J1772 adapters
Interior
· Twelve way, power adjustable, heated front seats with memory
· Hand wrapped microfiber and synthetic leather interior surfaces in black
· Piano black décor accents
· Center armrest with two cup holders
· Open center console storage area
· Metal interior door handles
· Electrochromatic mirrors
· 60/40 split fold-down second row seats
· 200 watt, seven speaker stereo system with AM/FM/HD radio. Supports MP3, AAC, and MP4 music formats. System includes four speakers, two tweeters and one center channel speaker.
Instrumentation
· 17″ capacitive touchscreen with media, communication, cabin, and vehicle controls
· Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and streaming music
· Three spoke, multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls
· Tire pressure monitoring system
Convenience
· Onboard maps and navigation with free updates for 7 years
· Mobile connectivity
· Keyless entry
· Driver profiles
· Driver seat detection sensor for start/stop functionality
· Cruise Control
· High definition backup camera
· Manual rear liftgate
· Power tilt and telescopic steering column
· Power windows featuring one-touch up and down with resistance reversing to protect against pinched fingers
· Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters
· Front LED map lights and rear LED reading lights
· Front sun visors
· Front trunk and rear cargo area with keyless open
· 12 V power outlet
· Automatic climate control with dual zone temperature settings, air distribution controls and recirculation
· Glove compartment
· Wi-Fi ready
· Dual front USB ports for media and power
Safety
· Forward looking camera, radar, and 360 degree sonar sensors
· Blind spot warning
· Automatic emergency braking
· Lane departure warning
· Parking sensors
· Speed limit display
· Eight airbags: head, knee and pelvis airbags in the front plus two side curtain airbags
· Driver and front passenger seat sensors
· Driver seat position sensor
· Three point driver and front passenger safety belts with retractor pretensioners and secondary lap anchor pretensioners and load limiters
· Three point second row safety belts for all three seats
· Acoustic front row safety belt warning
· Rollover crash sensor
· Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect
· Three second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations (accommodates three child seats simultaneously: two with LATCH and one with top tether and belt)
· Rear door child safety locks
· Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area
· Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system
