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Popped into a Tesla dealership today for a look round the Model S and Model X and to get a demo. I also grabbed a few pictures.
Both impressive machines and an insight into the future of motoring. The auto driving mode in particular was very interesting. The sales rep mentioned that in approved zones (presently only California?) you can actually call the car to come pick you up. Like a self valet mode.
The gadgetry, functions, build and layout was amazing, albeit potentially distracting. I couldn't begin to list everything, other than both cars felt so advanced and foreign to me that it really was a jaw dropping experience start to finish.
Gadgetry aside, the model S is capable of 60 in 2.3 seconds (in ludricous mode) and can be refilled for free thanks to Tesla's Supercharging scheme.
Needless to say these are not to everyone's taste, especially those of us who tend to spend Sunday afternoons fiddling with carburetors, but you have to hand it to them; the tech is insane.
Another thing I noticed that despite the gull wing door show room example with its shocking 'stain resistant' pimp spec white leather seats, both models can and do very easily slip under the radar on the open road - something important for those of us that don't crave constant attention.
Production of the more affordable Model 3 (c.£30k with option and grants) begins later this year with cars hitting the roads across Europe mid 2018. Model 3 owners can enjoy 0-60 in under 6 seconds, automated driving functionality (where permitted) and much reduced running costs over 'ordinary' cars due to lower insurance, servicing and fuel costs.
Finally an EV that might convince me to move away from the IC engined daily.
Model S
Model X (6 seater SUV)
Both impressive machines and an insight into the future of motoring. The auto driving mode in particular was very interesting. The sales rep mentioned that in approved zones (presently only California?) you can actually call the car to come pick you up. Like a self valet mode.
The gadgetry, functions, build and layout was amazing, albeit potentially distracting. I couldn't begin to list everything, other than both cars felt so advanced and foreign to me that it really was a jaw dropping experience start to finish.
Gadgetry aside, the model S is capable of 60 in 2.3 seconds (in ludricous mode) and can be refilled for free thanks to Tesla's Supercharging scheme.
Needless to say these are not to everyone's taste, especially those of us who tend to spend Sunday afternoons fiddling with carburetors, but you have to hand it to them; the tech is insane.
Another thing I noticed that despite the gull wing door show room example with its shocking 'stain resistant' pimp spec white leather seats, both models can and do very easily slip under the radar on the open road - something important for those of us that don't crave constant attention.
Production of the more affordable Model 3 (c.£30k with option and grants) begins later this year with cars hitting the roads across Europe mid 2018. Model 3 owners can enjoy 0-60 in under 6 seconds, automated driving functionality (where permitted) and much reduced running costs over 'ordinary' cars due to lower insurance, servicing and fuel costs.
Finally an EV that might convince me to move away from the IC engined daily.
Model S
Model X (6 seater SUV)
