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Tesla officially took the wraps off its Model S luxury sedan in Los Angeles on Thursday. The car will rival other EVs, like the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma, plus traditional luxury vehicles, like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Model S will be Tesla’s second model, joining the Roadster sports car, with production slated for late 2011.
Tesla has yet to announce an official on-sale date for the Model S, but the sporty EV sedan will retail from $49,900 after a $7500 tax credit when it finally rolls into dealerships. Tesla says Model S customers will be able to order the car with a 160-mile, 220-mile, or 300-mile battery pack. It’s not clear how the price will be affected by the range options. Read more >>
Base Price Est: $57,400
Vehicle Style: 4 door
Range Est.: 300 miles
Top Speed Est.: 120 mph
Availability Est.: Early 2012