Machine "Tesla" in Russia: price, reviews, specifications

The company Tesla Motors knowingly bears the name of the great inventor who gave us an alternating current and an electric motor. It is this enterprise of the greatest man of our time, Ilona Mask, that could realize the dream of many - a mass production electric car. It is a complete replacement of a car with an engine that "feeds on" gasoline or diesel fuel. And it is not easy car with ordinary characteristics, but a real sports car, which has not only a large level of power, but also a decent power reserve - more than 400 kilometers!

For the first time , the Tesla Model S model, or rather its prototype, was introduced in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. However, serial production began only after 3 years, and in 2012 the US population received a unique opportunity to purchase the first electric vehicle from the conveyor.

Development of popularity

Incredibly, in order to assess the scale of the popularity of the Tesla Model S, it took only one year. In the first three months alone, almost 5,000 copies were sold. BMW 7-th generation and Mercedes-Benz class S remained far behind. Sedan of this brand has moved all luxury cars.

The release of this machine is a real breakthrough in the modern automobile industry. Unbelievable, but Tesla is a car (the price varies between 60-65 thousand euros), occupying the third position in Europe sales and the first place in Norway (partly because of the special program of car manufacturer support). In this country, only over the first week of sales, more than 300 copies were sold. Such figures ousted the unshakable leader of the Volkswagen Golf, taking him second place. The difference in sales between these two brands was almost 100 pcs.

At the beginning of 2014, there was a rapid increase in the level of consumer demand both in America and in Europe. At this point the company sold more than 30 thousand copies.

In connection with such a popularity electric vehicle, in 2016, planned to release another model - a crossover. As a basis they decided to take fastback "Tesla". The machine, whose price is still unknown, should produce an even greater sensation than its predecessor.

Perfection in Detail

Model S - five-door hatchback, awarded the title "the most stylish car", according to the drivers.

The seats, trimmed with expensive Italian leather, reminiscent of helicopter propeller blades, wheel disks, lights that evoke associations with Maserati - it must be said, the designer F. Holzhausen of Tesla tried his best!

Oh, yes, that's not all! Using the adjustable hatch, it is possible to change the intensity of the air flow into the interior. The machine "Tesla" is equipped with a multimedia system, which is made according to the latest word of the IT industry. Two displays are sheltered on the dashboard: the first is responsible for providing detailed information on the status of various electric vehicle systems while driving; The second screen (Full HD) is located in the center of the instrument panel and serves to control various electronic systems of cars. This is a small computer running on OS "Ubuntu".

Here is just a small part of the list of options for Tesla Model S:

• Fully adjustable steering wheel and brake pedal;
• Variable ground clearance;
• Switching the modes of the battery to increase power or save energy;
• Sunroof, allowing you to change the intensity of the blowing;
• Display with output of multimedia and navigation information;
• Wi-Fi, connection to cellular communication from the salon;
• Two-zone climate control.

Obviously, the Tesla Model S is keeping pace with the leaders of the German automotive industry.

Main characteristics

"Tesla" is a machine whose characteristics and equipment, it can be said, did not disappoint the manufacturer. "Filling" in an electric car is worthy of increased attention. There are three types of batteries of different capacities for the model in question. In Russia, the most common drive capacity of 85 kilowatt / h, providing the ability to move without recharging 420 kilometers.

And now the most incredible! The power of the electric motor is from 235 to 416 "horses"; The maximum speed is decent 209 km / h in the most charged version. Accelerates such a road monster to a hundred in just 4.2 seconds.

A unique system of power regeneration allows the engine to be used as a generator during braking. Not bad for immodest and powerful city car.

Design Features

The self-activated Tesla car has a body made of high-strength aluminum, so its mass was less than expected - only about 2 tons. Almost half the weight falls on the battery, but this is not surprising. By the way, it is located in the bottom area, making the center of gravity of the machine as low as possible. As a result, the car is surprisingly stable when cornering, even at high speeds. Charging is possible in three ways:

1. An ordinary socket. Charging time approx. 15 h.
2. Through a special s / y. It will take up to 8 hours.
3. A trip to a specialized electric refueling or battery replacement. Both methods take away from the driver no more than 20-30 minutes. Fortunately, in Moscow in the near future are going to build several hundred electric stations.

Pleasant bonuses from the manufacturer

1. The Tesla machine is equipped with special door handles that slide out when the owner approaches.
2. Updating the multimedia software via Wi-Fi.
3. Setting the climate in the cabin through the mobile application.
4. Adaptive suspension.
5. Emergency disconnection of the control system from the main battery in the event of an accident, 8 "airbags".
6. Advanced navigation system, notifying about the presence of traffic jams.

Machines "Tesla" in Russia

Unfortunately, in Russia this model is not very popular yet, and there are reasons for this:

• Lack of Tesla's official representation;
• Lack of special electric stations;
• Too high a price.

However, there is a hope that these nuances will soon be corrected, and our compatriots will be able to enjoy driving on an electric car.

Let's sum up the results

Tesla Model S is the representative of a new generation of cars, capable in the near future to change our idea of personal transport. He has already won the hearts of many drivers, giving them uncompromising power and power reserve. Let's hope that we will not have to wait long for the opening of dealer centers in our homeland, and the Tesla machine will enter the lives of Russians for a long time.