Tesla electric cars once amazed the whole world. The first model of the brand, the sports car Tesla Roadster, saw the world in 2008. It could accelerate to 100 km/h in 4 seconds. The car looked very stylish and was ahead of its time in many respects. But that was only the beginning. Over the past 13 years, the company has established itself as the best manufacturer of electric cars in the world. It is ahead of competitors in a whole list of parameters, including the main characteristic of all EVs – power reserve. How to choose the right model if you have never driven a Tesla? What to look for?
Tesla lineup
Today, 4 models of the brand are available in Europe and America: Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. The first two are sedans, the second are crossovers. Therefore, first it is important to decide: for what purpose are you buying this car? Do you need it for daily trips around the city or will you take it far beyond its borders with the whole family? It is worth noting that the X crossover comes with six and seven seats. While other models are produced only with five seats.
The next selection criterion is power reserve. This is the main criterion by which Tesla configurations differ. The range of the range is as follows: from 300 km in the basic Model S to 836 in the top-end Model S Plaid +. It will hit the market soon. Of the models that are now available in America and Europe, you can buy a car with a power reserve of 620 km.
Budget Tesla: what is it like?
The most inexpensive Tesla option today is the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (basic).
Its technical characteristics:
- Engine power – 258 hp;
- Max. speed – 210 km/h. For the safety of the driver and passengers, it is limited by software;
- Acceleration to 100 km/h – 5.6 seconds;
- Battery capacity – 50 kW/hour;
- Power reserve – 350 km.
This power reserve is enough for you to travel around the city every day for up to a week. And you can charge it both at stations and from a home outlet. However, don’t let the “budget” nature of the Tesla Model 3 fool you. It remains a premium car in all respects: the interior is made of high-quality materials, and in terms of comfort it surpasses many cars with internal combustion engines. Due to its futuristic design, this electric car looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie.
You can take a test drive in a Tesla . Drive it and understand whether you are comfortable driving such a car, whether it suits you. Appreciate all its driving characteristics, including acceleration dynamics.