It’s not often that something so interesting happens in the world of automobiles as the release of Tesla’s Model S. The car has been talked about for quite a while all throughout the year, and various journalists have been discussing it in extreme detail, putting it through test after test to see just what the new model by Tesla is capable of. And from what it seems so far, the car is not just good – it’s about to be one of the biggest things on the auto market.
It may be an electric, but this shouldn’t fool anyone – with its 691 horsepower engine, the Tesla Model S is a beast on the road, and reports state that it actually performed better against a Ferrari in a street race test. While this might sound like a bold claim, those who have been following the development of the car shouldn’t find it too outlandish. After all, Tesla have repeatedly stated that they would like to avoid compromising performance in any way in this vehicle, and they want to make it a good model worth its price in every regard.
It’s not just about good acceleration, as the Model S also reportedly handles very well, and can offer an amazing driving experience at higher speeds, something which electric cars have been criticized as a whole for. That’s also helped by the nice interior, which offers a comfortable, smooth ride for both the driver as well as all passengers. It’s close to a luxury model, and it’s definitely not an average cheap car. But then again, with the price tag of the Model S, nobody was expecting Tesla to cut any corners.
And it’s true that the Tesla Model S is a bit pricy – it will start at just over $91,000, which is quite a lot, even for a medium-range vehicle. However, the company seems to have a solid business plan, and in that context, the decision for the Model S pricing seems adequate.
Reports indicate that Tesla want to build up a good pool of funds from the release of the Model S, and then move to the mid-range and even budget-level markets with cheaper offers. However, the company apparently needs a lot of funds before they can get to that point, and Elon Musk has decided to focus his efforts on the high-end market for now, due to its profit potential. And nobody can blame him, as the Model S has been performing very successfully already – this car is one of the hottest talks of the Internet, and if it doesn’t bring the company a lot of money, that would be quite surprising.