Monday 6 January 2014

2013 Tesla Model S electric vehicle: Consumer Reports is still in love (video)


Credit: Consumer Reports/Green Car Reports

Even after 12 months, rocket launch acceleration, low running costs, plus brilliant handling, ride & brakes don't lose their shine -- the Tesla Model S is still the best car Consumer Reports has ever tested.

That's not just best electric car, that's best car.

Green Car Reports

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1089437_2013-tesla-model-s-electric-car-consumer-reports-still-in-love

Consumer Reports

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/12/update-tesla-model-s-one-year-on/index.htm / year Tesla Model S ownership mile miles tire tyre tyres tires impressed mild irritations car Ratings road test road-test score 99 100 point 100-point scale highest rated highest-rated extended test tested last five years accolades highest ever highest-ever marks mark owner satisfaction latest annual auto survey reliable average reliability score based experiences 637 CR subscribers good early production niche luxury vehicle California start-up start u company Tesla’s thoroughly rewarding driving experience rocket rocketlike launch feel supreme quietness overlook drawback drawbacks notable quirks have emerged range cruise cruising range Tesla’s major drawing draw cards top spec top-spec 85 kWh version 300 mile 300-mile range charged normally maximum max range manufacturer company maker advice advises 225 miles electric vehicle EV EVs 245 EPA calculated electric car indicated range drops drop freezing weather cabin heat remaining miles remaining-miles calculator display displays software update Model S Teslas vampire losses off charger for 24 hours Supercharger stations 30 minutes reduce range anxiety commuter car Updates via cloud software updates road debris penetrated battery pack from below ride height highway speeds road debris /