Tesla Model S - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Txjake · #1 03-08-2011, 01:51 PM

Now we are beginning to make sense...

- 0-96 kmh in 5.6 seconds
- 195 kmh top speed
the ability to recharge in 45 minutes,

The Model S offers luxurious space, seating for five adults and two children, and a second cargo area under the hood.

Chevy Volt price range...

North American
Production begins 2012.

Reservation Payment: $5,000
Base Price: $49,900*

http://www.teslamotors.com/models

lutzTD · #2 03-08-2011, 03:17 PM

wow they got some serious investor dollars to tool that baby. looks very nice. I think they will sell very well. not sure what the difference in price for the 3 battery packs. you can bet the 300 mile one is not 49K

ashedd · #3 03-08-2011, 03:18 PM

Guess I will be the first to respond...

I think it's pretty cool. I would own one if they gave it to me. My concern is the 100k/7 year batt life. So what if you need a new batt?

MercFan · #4 03-08-2011, 04:55 PM

I has stunning looks - I would love to own one (one day)...

#5 03-08-2011, 05:01 PM

Interesting, but it would not be my first choice for a $50k toy.

iwrock · #6 03-08-2011, 05:34 PM

Someone here at work has a white Tesla roadster.... Looks pretty snazzy!

Hatterasguy · #7 03-08-2011, 05:54 PM

Interesting, I'd cross shop it with an E and 5 series.

#8 03-08-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Interesting, I'd cross shop it with an E and 5 series.

That's the problem, it looks pretty expensive for what it is (a toy) when compared to real cars.

Hatterasguy · #9 03-08-2011, 06:58 PM

How is it a toy? Looks like a real car to me.

#10 03-08-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

How is it a toy? Looks like a real car to me.

If you can't take it more than 150 miles from home without worrying about where you will plug it in, it's a toy; $50k is a lot to spend on a vehicle with that restriction.

JohnM. · #11 03-08-2011, 07:03 PM

It was just a matter of time before battery technology caught up with the auto industry. We've had batteries in consumer electronics for at least a few years that charge in 2 hours and discharge in 7, and the cell size has been drastically reduced.

Anyone know specifics on the type of batteries Tesla is using?

#12 03-08-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnM.

It was just a matter of time before battery technology caught up with the auto industry. We've had batteries in consumer electronics for at least a few years that charge in 2 hours and discharge in 7, and the cell size has been drastically reduced.

Anyone know specifics on the type of batteries Tesla is using?

I agree, but we are not there yet. I don't know what type of batteries they are using.

JohnM. · #13 03-08-2011, 07:13 PM

Another question for the guru's is NIMH vs Li-Ion battery packs in these electric cars. NIMH was phased out of almost every consumer electronic mid to late 90's IIRC. I haven't seen a NIMH battery pack in forever. However, every time I've seen battery type referenced in regards to EV's they always say they are NIMH.

When everything switched over to Li-Ion, there was no worry about "memory effect" and you didn't have to run the battery down to 0 every now and then. Li-Ion seemed better in every way.

What makes NIMH packs so "good" for EV's when nothing else uses them anymore?

#14 03-08-2011, 07:16 PM

Good question; cost? life? disposal cost? cold/hot temperature performance?

MTI · #15 03-08-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

If you can't take it more than 150 miles from home without worrying about where you will plug it in, it's a toy; $50k is a lot to spend on a vehicle with that restriction.

Sounds like the argument made by stable owners and blacksmiths back in the day . . .