Tesla was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers, including Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk, an entrepreneur and business magnate, joined the company shortly after its founding and became the primary driving force behind its success. Musk is currently the CEO of Tesla. Tesla is best known for its electric vehicles (EVs), which include the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and upcoming vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Tesla Roadster (second generation). These vehicles are designed to be high-performance, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Tesla has been a pioneer in autonomous driving technology. The company's vehicles come equipped with Autopilot, an advanced driver-assistance system that can handle certain driving tasks on highways. Tesla is also working on Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which aims to enable vehicles to navigate without human intervention.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE TYPE | Electric luxury sedan |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $133,700 (base price: $116,700) |
| MOTOR TYPE | Dual asynchronous AC electric motors |
| POWER |
F: 259 hp R: 503 hp Combined: 532 hp Torque: F: 244 lb-ft R: 469 lb-ft Combined: 713 lb-ft |
| TRANSMISSION | 1-speed automatic transmission |
| DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase: 116.7 in Length: 198.3 in Width: 81.5 in Height: 66.3 in SAE volume: F: 60 cu ft M: 52 cu ft R: 28 cu ft Cargo volume (third row up/folded): 13/68 cu ft Front trunk: 7 cu ft Curb weight: 2500 lb |
| C/D TEST RESULTS |
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec Zero to 100 mph: 8.3 sec Zero to 120 mph: 13.0 sec Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.5 sec Top gear, 30-50 mph: 1.3 sec Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.1 sec Standing ΒΌ-mile: 11.8 sec @ 116 mph Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph Braking, 70-0 mph: 172 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g* |
| FUEL ECONOMY |
EPA city/highway driving: 28 kWh/100mi EPA range: 110 mi C/D observed: 120 MPGe** |