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2013 Tesla Model S

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Vehicle Highlights

Information shown for entry-level Sedan.

MPG: - Max Seating: 7
Engine: AC Electric Motor Transmission: Single-Speed Fixed Gear
Country of Origin: United States Country of Assembly: United States

2013 Tesla Model S Expert Review

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2013 Tesla Model S Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
9.8
Out of 10

Based on 15 Ratings for the 2013 models.

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  • Value
    9.7/10
    Quality
    9.7/10
  • Reliability
    9.9/10
    Performance
    9.9/10
  • Comfort
    9.7/10
    Styling
    10.0/10

I love my tesla model S performance

By DarrenG (CO) on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 350

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
8/10
Reliability
9/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
7/10

Pros: "Amazing to drivel, never stopping at a gas station"

Cons: "No parking sensors and touchscreen gets filthy"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I absolutely love my car, I admit their are a few features I miss that I had on other cars I have owned that are not included in the Tesla, but the pros do the car make up for it."

10 people out of 11 found this review helpful

I love my Tesla S

By sunnysailor (IL) on Saturday, January 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
9/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I just got my Tesla S and I love it. It is stylish, really fast, and quiet. It has amazing torque. You just plug it in at night and drive the next day."

10 people out of 10 found this review helpful

Most innovative vehicle in history

By DVclifford (FL) on Friday, January 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,350

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "Thrift, safety, comfort, style, innovation, web"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is the sleekest, quietest, fastest, safest, most reliable most economical vehicle I have ever driven. The ride puts my Lexus to shame. The handling is absolutely perfect. Absolutely hugs the road with low CG. Air suspension, 21"wheels, more storage room than an SUV because there is no engine, radiator, transmission, fuel tank, exhaust pipe, muffler, catalytic convertor, etc. Rated equivalent 89MPG. My 1350 miles used 450 KWh of electricity at 9.8 cents per KWh. My Lexus RX400h hybrid would go 300 miles on that same $45 worth of gasolene."

11 people out of 13 found this review helpful

Fast, fun, fuel-free

By walla2 (WA) on Friday, January 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 453

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
9/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "Too many to list."

Cons: "Pricey, missing some features in similar cars"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

Picture from the first day I got it.

"I have owned this car for nearly a month, and it has changed driving as I used to know it. I used to have to drive around and think about how full my tank was. I used to think about gas prices and where to get the cheaper gas. Now, I drive this incredible car with amazing performance characteristics (0-60 in ~4 seconds) and never worry about any of that. The ample ~300 range is a non-issue unlike most EV's for over 99% of my driving. I take 15 seconds to plug the car in about 1-2 times a week and have the entire week's worth of driving taken care of. The large touchscreen interface is incredibly easy to use, and updates get pushed to the car to the car improve driving performance and add features. Never had a manufacturer add features to a car after I bought it before either. To sum it up fast, fun, luxurious, comfortable, guilt-free acceleration, revolutionary. I will not go back to an ICE car."

20 people out of 20 found this review helpful

Picture from the first day I got it.

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