Tesla Model S is an electromotive innovator capable of eliminating gasoline engines and cause a person to drive environmentally friendly vehicles. Tesla became the first car to bring evidence in favor of an electric car and cast doubt on the indispensability of a gasoline engine, which, as it turned out, was time to take its place in the museum.
History
The Tesla Model S car first saw the world in 2012, being released by the then completely unknown North American company Tesla Motors. The concept of this electric vehicle was shown in Germany at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 and already attracted widespread attention.
Features of the car
The car is driven by a powerful electric motor. It should be noted that technical properties and the characteristics of the Tesla Model S are well ahead of many renowned elite horses. Excellent performance, considering that this is a family-type sedan. Moreover, according to the results of the crash tests, its safety was five stars. Tesla Model S named the most safe car 2013th.
Vehicle specifications:
- Weight - 2108 kg.
- Width - 1963 mm.
- Length - 4976 mm.
- Height - 1435 mm.
- The wheelbase is 2959 mm.
- The luggage compartment volume is 900 liters.
Battery
The Tesla Model S battery contains a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery with capacities ranging from 60 kWh to 85 kWh. This battery charge is enough to cover 400 km. Thus, the car competes gasoline cars class S. The battery itself contains 16 nodes and is located on the bottom of the car, ensuring safety. This placement of the battery shifts the center of gravity of the car by 45 cm. When charging from a 220V household network, in an hour, you can charge the battery with such an amount of charge, which is enough for 50 km. It will take half an hour to fully charge the battery at a special station. It should be noted that the battery of an electric vehicle contains the highest charge density (such batteries are used in laptops). The source of long battery life lies in the application special device liquid cooling, which can also cool the motor.
Engine
The electric vehicle engine is equipped with the latest three-phase motor alternating current... The engine was created on the basis of the Tesla Motors laboratory and its characteristics are unmatched. The electric motor is defined in rear axle auto. The engine power is 416 hp. sec., rotating period - 600 Nm. Besides, this car contains a durable transmission from Mercedes-Benz, which allows you to drive the car engine in motion thanks to a single-stage gearbox. Absolute speed: 209/201/193 km / h. Power: 416/362/302 HP from. Take-off run from 0 to 100 km / h: 4.4 / 5.4 / 5.9 s.
Depreciation and drive end
The cushioning and drivetrain of the Tesla Model S is imbued with cutting-edge innovations, this also applies chassis car... Pneumatic suspensions allow you to raise or lower the car at the request of the owner. Rack and pinion steering contains an electric preamplifier. Control rigidity is adjustable on-board computer... There are various options for the control stiffness, ranging from firm for sports, ending with soft and comfortable for comfort lovers.
Braking concept
Exhaust brake discs and intelligent computerized parking brake control make for a good braking system... However, the main feature this car is a regenerative braking concept. Thanks to her, the car is able to slow down with the help of the motor and change this force into electricity, while charging the batteries. This function is very comfortable and practical. To activate the regenerative deceleration concept, the driver simply needs to slowly release the acceleration lever and the car will immediately start braking, converting frictional force into electricity.
Safety
It should be remembered that an electric car is very comfortable and has a high level of safety. Tesla Model S has 8 airbags and a special protective system that cuts off the power in the event of an accident, which is controlled by a computer. In general, Tesla Model S has everything for your convenience and safety, and most importantly, it is an environmentally friendly car.
The premium electric car Tesla Model S 2015-2016 model year is a symbiosis of high technologies, stylish appearance, sporty character and high cost. Driven by electricity five-door hatchback Tesla Model S from the American company Tesla Motors, depending on the power generated by the traction battery (three options are offered) in Russia, costs from 111.5 to 152.4 thousand US dollars, and this is without taking into account the cost of additional options. In America price Tesla model C is $ 74,570-105670, after buying an electric car, the car owner receives 7.5 thousand American money as a subsidy from the state.
The Tesla Model S hatchback is an extraordinary, unique and multifaceted car. In our review, we will try to reveal all the versatility of the electric car, and start traditionally with the exterior and indicate the overall dimensions of the Teslo Model S body: the electric car is 4978 mm long, 2189 mm wide (with folded rear-view mirrors - 1963 mm), 1435 high mm, with a wheelbase - 2959 mm. The front wheel track is 1661 mm, the rear wheel track is 1699 mm, the ground clearance is 145 mm with the standard suspension, when the air suspension is installed as an option, the variable ground clearance in the range of 119-192 mm.
- Fitted as standard with Goodyear Eagle tires in size 245 / 45R19 on light-alloy aluminum wheel rims In size 19, R19 aerodynamic discs and luxurious R21 discs with Continental Extreme Contact 245 / 35R21 low-profile tires are available as an option.
When studying the body of the Tesla Model S in the photo and video, it seems that we have a premium and powerful sport cardesigned in one of the Italian automotive design studios. But in fact, the car of an American manufacturer, created by the efforts of a design team led by Franz von Holzhausen, who previously worked in japanese Mazda, and even equipped not with a traditional internal combustion engine, but with a three-phase asynchronous electric motor (the most powerful version of the Tesla Model S P85D with two electric motors).
The exterior design of the American electric car body captivates with the elegance of the lines, the originality of the solutions and the general charisma of the car. On the body of the car, smooth lines and expressive stampings, smooth surfaces alternating with bursts of waves, organically merge into a chic designer bouquet.
The front part of the body with squinted headlights (xenon, LED daytime running lights), an oval pseudo false radiator grille, a neat bumper with a compact air intake and stylish fog lights. Powerful surface of the hood with bright embossed ribs, chic fenders, graceful rear-view mirrors.
The body profile is fantastic - light and airy front end, solid and powerful feed. Original shaped side doors with retractable handles, perfect roof dome, stylish radii wheel arches, pompous back of the car.
The food is no less extravagant, attractive and stylish. Powerful swelling of the rear fenders, neat side lights (LED filling), a solid bumper.
Vibrant enamel colors make the Tesla Model S electric hatchback even more attractive. Base colors are white and black, for an additional $ 750 - silver, blue, green, brown or gray, and for the most stylish pearl white and bright red you will have to pay 1500 dollars.
You can also order a carbon fiber tailgate spoiler, panoramic glass roof with sunroof and LED fog lights.
The 2015-2016 Tesla Model S salon is designed to accommodate five adults as standard, but if you wish, you can order two additional child seats installed in the rear trunk. The electric car, by the way, has two luggage compartments, the front one is capable of taking 150 liters of cargo, and the rear one is almost 750 liters with the standard position of the second row seats, if you fold the rear ones, we get a fantastic 1800 liters.
Well, you are welcome to the salon ... and we immediately open our mouths in surprise, because a 17-inch is installed on the center console !!! color touch screen, responsible for the control and settings of all car functions. The 17-inch touchscreen is responsible for the media (connection via Bluetooth or USB), the air conditioner and the telephone, provides a picture from the rear view camera and navigation, helps to open the sunroof and adjust the seats, turn on the lights and seat heating, provide Internet access and wi- fi, informs about energy consumption, assists in steering and suspension settings.
In front of the driver is a digital multifunctional instrument panel, which also amazes with the amount of information available, and partly duplicates the picture from the main screen. But if you won't surprise anyone with such an advanced dashboard, then having a huge tablet in a car is a class. At the same time, the gadget is convenient to use, and you can spend hours not leaving the car, just do not forget that the electronics are powered, of course, also with electricity, and can drain the battery.
Seats of the first row with an anatomical profile of the backrest, pronounced lateral support bolsters and a cushion of optimal length will provide comfortable seating for the driver and front passenger, seats with a margin in all directions - 1085 mm for legs, 1465 mm width of the cabin at shoulder level, 985 mm distance from the pillows armchairs to the ceiling.
The second row is not as free as the front. Legroom is more than enough - 899 mm, but there is only 896 mm of free space above the head, the domed roof is to blame.
As standard equipment American electric car Tesla Model S has front seats with electric adjustment in 12 directions with memory of settings positions and heating, keyless entry to the salon, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, electric tailgate, power windows and outside mirrors with heating and automatic folding function, LED interior lighting, advanced 17-inch touch screen, audio system (radio, MP3, AAC, MP4 , USB 7 speakers), 8 airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control ... leather interior trim, decorative wood inserts. Optional Nappa leather, carbon inserts.
Specifications Tesla Model S, that's where the fantastic is. The body of the electric car has high torsional and bending rigidity due to the wide use of high-strength steel and aluminum, and winged metal is also widely used in the suspension. Independent suspension architecture: front - on double wishbones, rear multi-link, coil springs and shock absorbers are used, electric power steering, all-wheel disc brakes are front discs with 355 mm discs, rear - 365 mm, an electronic parking brake is available, pneumatic is offered for an additional charge suspension.
Tesla Model S is a rear-wheel drive electric vehicle (the most powerful version is all-wheel drive, with two electric motors), equipped with a lithium-ion battery, an asynchronous three-phase AC electric motor, a gearbox in the form of a single-stage gearbox, and is offered in three versions, differing in battery capacity.
- Tesla Model S 60 (60 kWh) power 380 hp, acceleration dynamics to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds, maximum speed 192 km / h, cruising range 330 km.
- Tesla Model S 85 (85 kWh) output 380 hp, dynamics to the first hundred in 5.4 seconds, maximum speed 224 km / h, cruising range 425 km.
- Tesla Model S P85D (85 kWh DuaL Motor) generated power 691 hp, hurricane dynamics up to 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds, top speed 248 km (electronically limited), cruising range - 400 km.
To recharge an American electric car in Russian conditions, it is necessary to install a powerful 32-amp line with grounding (220V), the process takes several hours. The manufacturer gives an 8-year warranty on the batteries, and the success of the model in one of the coldest countries in Europe, Norway, speaks volumes about the reliability of the electric car's operation in winter conditions.
The most interesting thing is that the American electric car is distinguished by phenomenal handling, high stability of behavior on high speeds, perfectly obeys the steering wheel. Well, we reported about the impressive dynamic and speed characteristics a little higher. A dream, not a car, especially against the background of its electric counterparts. That's just the price goes off scale, but you can really save on fuel. For 100 km of track, 20-23 kWh of electric fuel is needed, which in monetary terms is 63-72 rubles, and if refueling exclusively at night, it is much cheaper.
I want it, but it's expensive! I think these are the first emotions that this novelty evokes on the car market. Seeing once, you immediately understand - this is the car that you immediately want to buy. You look, peer into it and constantly look for some flaw, but the eye has nothing to catch on - everything is perfect. It is about the sensational Tesla electric car not so long ago that we will talk today.
History of appearance
Originally a completely ambitious project, created by the "Tony Stark" of our time, whose name is Elon Musk (Elon Musk), got a start in 2006, after the appearance of their "first child" electric Tesla Roadster. Things were going a little tight, and the model itself did not have super-outstanding characteristics. He really gained fame in 2009 with the appearance of the Tesla model S concept. It was she who became the starting point in the rapidly developing career of Tesla Motors and a real breakthrough in the field of electric vehicles. Ilon's idea is to completely abandon the usual internal combustion engines and switch to a modern, environmentally friendly electric car of the future, produced by by Tesla.
Well, let's face it, the manners are lordly, but as time has shown, they are quite justified. The constant rise in gasoline prices, driven by the slow but steady depletion of the planet's petroleum resources, is forcing millions of car enthusiasts to look for cars that run on alternative fuels. Such cars have been made before, but most of them have a small power reserve, instability of work, frequent breakdowns and relatively low speed and power. And these cars themselves look like batteries on wheels, because they do not have enough relics to carry a full-fledged body on duty. \u003d)
Before the start of the release, the company made a very competent step by creating the entire infrastructure, a network of electric stations and services. Only after that, tesla model s went to run in a high-tech conveyor in the state of California, which meets all requests and does not differ from best models of the world in terms of characteristics.
The lineup
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Tesla Model S
What is special about tesla s? At first glance, I want to say WOW! Indeed, the car, thanks to a special painting and polishing, shines like a mirror. The exterior itself resembles a mixture of Lotus and Aston Martin. The elegantly matched 19 ”alloy wheels lend even more elegance and presence. In general, the car really looks like the car of the future.
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Inside the cabin, the first thing that cannot be ignored is the 17-inch touchscreen display instead of all the knobs, knobs and buttons on the center panel. This spectacle looks bewitching, as if it got into spaceship... At the same time, all elements are intuitive, very conveniently grouped and perfectly visualized. In addition to controlling all the functions of the car, this miracle, which has roots in Silicon Valley, has access to the Internet via 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, its own browser, web-camera, built-in navigation system, media functions, phone and a bunch of various modern goodies. An interesting feature is the regulation of the amperage when charging, which protects the battery from excessive violence. high current... The dashboard does not have the usual analog arrows and counters. Instead, there is another multifunction display that shows the speed, battery level and other statuses and active events of the car. Well, it is definitely worth mentioning the excellent standard audio system. I will not describe it, I will only say that it is gorgeous!
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The salon is very comfortable and spacious. many elements of a conventional car are missing, such as transmission, engine and other little things. \u003d) Large glass roof capable of sliding back, controlled from the central 
display and provides an excellent overview. Going to the trunk, you immediately plunge into its vast space. There is another niche under the mat, used for extra luggage or, depending on the equipment, for cleaning the additional two child seats installed back to the passenger compartment. Children under the age of 10 can comfortably stay there with their legs dangling into the same compartment under the rug. The rear seats fold forward for even more boot space! A huge safety glass is installed on the trunk lid, which will give your kids a great view outward. Another feature is that this door is able to open and close from the inside of the button. In general, the car is fully electrified and computerized. Indeed, the Tesla car is truly a smart car. Until he was completely happy, it remained to teach him how to talk and bring slippers to the bed. \u003d)
The door handles are made in an amusing way. They are also electric, like the locks in them. 
Having approached, it is worth pressing on it a little and it moves outward, after which you can open the door. Built-in illumination will prevent you from missing at night. After 60 seconds, they slide back automatically. This is done to further improve aerodynamics.
And finally, let's take a look under the hood. We open and lo and behold! There is nothing there \u003d) The truth is not entirely true, because there is another big luggage compartment... Together with the main trunk, you will definitely not have any problems with transporting things.
Inside view
The suspension consists of 4 pneumatic struts and that's a plus! Small engine the size of a watermelon is in the back of the base, under the trunk, and to the right of it there is an inverter of exactly the same size. All this wealth creates a freaky power of 416 horse power and a torque from 0-100 km / h in 600 Nm! When accelerating, you feel that you are flying on a rocket!
Tesla's Paul is made up of thousands rechargeable batteries, the same as in ordinary laptops, but packaged in a special way. Thanks to this, the frame weighs under half a ton and creates reliable protection driver and passengers. Tesla is generally one of the safest cars in the world according to the results of crash tests! And this is amazing, because the structure itself is made of aluminum sheets! In the front part, there is an air conditioner, an electronic control unit and cooling radiators and other elements, of which there are not many.
Charging
Yes, you won't find a gas cap there. The charging port is hidden quite interestingly in the rear light optics.
Charging is done from a simple outlet or at a specialized "gas station", of which Russia naturally does not exist. But the kit comes with a huge bunch of adapters for different connectors, and therefore if you have a euro socket at hand, it will not be difficult to charge. Well, if the required adapter is not found, then I think the "crazy" Russian pens will save the situation. On average, the model S takes about 4 hours to charge, while at Tesla Motors gas stations it takes only 20 minutes.
Specifications:
Tesla S has 3 configurations, mostly differing in battery capacity and the presence of child seats in the trunk. As for the technical characteristics, everything looks like this:
| Equipment | Standard | Sports (Performance) |
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| Battery capacity | 60 kW / hour | 85 kW / hour | 85 kW / hour |
| Power reserve | |||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/ h | |||
| Max. speed | |||
| Battery life | 8 years (200,000 km battery warranty) | 8 years (unlimited) | 8 years (unlimited) |
| Engine power | |||
According to Tesla Motors, the decrease in charge, at a frost of -40C, is no more than 20%
Selling Tesla in Russia
Alas and Ah, but officially sales are in full swing only in the United States and recently began in Europe. Russia is still left out. In future 
the company plans to open production in Europe with a budget Tesla Model E. So these benefits of civilization will not reach Russia soon, although one S is already available in Barnaul and is on sale. Of course, you can order from the factory through the official website from the United States, but due to the large number of orders from the company, shipments across the ocean, customs clearance, etc., you will have to wait a long time and the cost will be significantly more expensive. We do not forget that the guarantee for export from the country where you bought it is immediately canceled.
Tesla prices
Here you will find a slight disappointment, because the price of this “miracle car” really bites.
For a model with a 60 kW battery and standard equipment, you will have to fork out $ 60,000
The 85 kW model will already hit your wallet for $ 70,000, and the performance model for $ 80,000!
Agree, not a little, and even considering that these are prices for standard equipment and for all the additional benefits they will demand even more from you, then all that remains is to whistle enthusiastically!
Taking into account all the costs, in Russia the price will be on average from 4-5 million and more. Perhaps the situation will change dramatically, after the launch of the budget Model E and the development of sales in Europe, but for now Tesla's car will remain available only to wealthy Russians.
Summarize
In general, Tesla, despite the price, leaves the most pleasant impressions, attracting like a magnet. Indeed, there are a myriad of advantages and innovations in it. Probably, this is the first electric car that attracted me so much and that's why I decided to talk about it on our car. In general, we save money and continue to monitor the development of this project, which has every chance to change the world. \u003d)
The five-door premium electric Tesla Model S celebrated its official premiere in the fall of 2009 at a car show in Frankfurt, albeit only as a prototype, but was first demonstrated to the public back in March at a press conference in Los Angeles. Serial production of the machine started in the first half of 2012, and shipments to the first customers began in June.
In 2014, the Americans modernized the Escu, adding several four-wheel drive versions, increasing the power of the engines and introducing a new interface for the multimedia complex.
Tesla Model S looks beautiful and expressive, and in the stream it is unmistakable, although from some angles it resembles other cars. A deliberately aggressive front end with an evil look of xenon optics, a long and impetuous silhouette with an actively falling roofline, "muscular" wheel arches and retractable door handles, a powerful stern with beautiful lED lights and a massive bumper - externally, the electric car fully corresponds to its premium status. And at the same time, it is in no way inferior to eminent competitors with conventional engines.
The electric liftback underwent another update in April 2016, and this time the main changes were in the exterior design - the exterior of the five-door was retouched in the spirit of the Model X crossover and the Model 3 three-volume.
The front of the car has changed most palpably - a large black plug, imitating a radiator grill, has disappeared from it, giving way to a thin strip with the brand's logo, and instead of bi-xenon optics, LED has appeared. From other angles, the "American" completely retained its shape.
In terms of its overall dimensions, "Esca" belongs to the European class "E": its length fits into 4976 mm, width - 1963 mm, height - 1435 mm, and wheelbase - at 2959 mm. Ground clearance electric vehicle is 152 mm, but when the optional air suspension is installed, its size varies from 119 to 192 mm.
The interior of the Tesla Model S is a real delight, because it is built around a 17-inch interactive console, located in the center of the dashboard, which manages all the basic functions of the car. This decision made it possible to abandon the scattering of buttons, leaving only a couple of classic toggle switches on the dashboard - opening the glove compartment and turning on the emergency gang. The tidy is represented by another color screen, only smaller, and the most mundane looks like a classic multifunctional "steering wheel", in a sporty truncated at the bottom. The interior of the electric car is tailored with premium materials that combine leather, aluminum and wood.
The front of the Californian "esque" has comfortable and pliable seats with well-developed lateral support and a sufficient set of electrical adjustments. Rear seats less hospitable in the car - the sofa has a flat cushion and shapeless backs, and the sloping roof presses on the heads of tall passengers.
As a result of the restyling of 2016, the interior of the car in terms of design remained the same, but acquired new materials and finishes.
With the practicality of the Tesla Model S full order: with a five-seat layout, the volume cargo compartment is 745 liters, and with folded backs of the second row seats - 1645 liters.
There is an additional trunk in the front of the electric car, but its capacity is much more modest - 150 liters.
Specifications. "Filling" is the main "highlight" of "Eski", because the machine is driven by an asynchronous (induction type) three-phase electric motor (there are several on all-wheel drive versions) of alternating current, the output of which depends on the modification, combined with a single-stage gearbox and a set of lithium-ion batteries in an amount from 5040 to 7104 pieces.
- 60 installed 306-strong electrical engine, delivering 430 Nm of torque throughout the entire range, which provides the car with acceleration to the first "hundred" after 5.5 seconds and 210 km / h maximum speed. Batteries with a capacity of 60 kW / h allow it to travel up to 375 km on a single charge.
- For modification with the index " 75 "A power plant with a capacity of 320" horses "is provided, the output of which is 440 Nm of peak thrust, powered by batteries of 75 kW / h. It takes 5.5 seconds for such an electric car to accelerate up to 100 km / h, its "maximum" is limited to 230 km / h, and the "range" is slightly over 400 km.
- Under the body of a Tesla Model S 60D hiding already two electric motors with a total capacity of 328 horsepower (525 Nm of torque), making the liftback all-wheel drive. This version exchanges the first "hundred" in 5.2 seconds, peak acceleration up to 210 km / h, and on "one tank" is capable of covering at least 351 km thanks to batteries with a capacity of 60 kW / h.
- "Esca" marked " 75D"Has in its arsenal a pair of electric motors, jointly generating 333" mares "and 525 Nm of torque. These characteristics make the "green" car a real sports car: until the first "hundred" it "fires" after 5.2 seconds, and the speed gain stops only when it reaches 230 km / h. Fully charged batteries with a capacity of 75 kW / h provide the five-door with a decent cruising range of 417 km.
- The next in the hierarchy is the Tesla Model S 90D equipped with two electrical units, the total potential of which has 422 "horses" and 660 Nm of available torque. The electric car rushes to conquer the second "hundred" in 4.4 seconds and gains maximum 249 km / h. Thanks to 90 kW / h batteries, the car covers 473 km of track on a "full tank".
- The version titled " 100D"Is driven by the front and rear electric motors, which together give out 512" horses "and 967 Nm of torque. The first "hundred" of such a five-door is conquered in 3.3 seconds, and the "maximum speed" does not exceed 250 km / h. Batteries for 100 kW / h provide it with a "range" of 430 km.
- Tesla Model S "top" solution P100D equipped with two power plants: the rear electric motor develops 503 horsepower, and the front one - 259 "mares" (total output - 762 "horses" and 967 Nm of peak thrust). Such characteristics "catapult" the car from a standstill to 100 km / h after 2.5 seconds and allow it to accelerate to 250 km / h. On fully charged batteries with a capacity of 100 kW / h, the electric car covers about 613 km.
It takes more than 15 hours to fully charge Tesla Model S lithium-ion batteries from a regular household 220V network, depending on the modification. When using a NEMA 14-50 standard connector, this cycle is reduced to 6-8 hours, and at special Supercharger stations (you cannot find such in Russia) - up to 75 minutes.
The California electric car is built around a flat winged metal battery storage unit to which aluminum subframes and a body are attached. In the equipped state, the "Esca" weighs from 1961 to 2239 kg, and its mass is distributed along the axes in a ratio of 48:52 (in the all-wheel drive P85D - 50:50).
"In a circle" on the machine there is an independent chassis: in the front - double wishbones, in the back - a multi-link layout. Air suspension is available as an option.
All Model S wheels have disc brakes (355 mm diameter front and 365 mm rear) with four-piston Brembo calipers and ABS, and its steering system expressed by a rack and pinion mechanism with an electric amplifier.
Options and prices. IN Russian Tesla Model S is not officially on sale, but on the "secondary market" you can buy such an electric car at a price of 4.5 million rubles. In Germany, the car can be purchased at a price of 57,930 euros (~ 3.68 million rubles at the current exchange rate), but including taxes, its cost rises to 69,020 euros (~ 4.39 million rubles).
Standard "American" is equipped with eight airbags, xenon headlights, 17-inch touchscreen multimedia system, digital instrument panel, power accessories, ABS, ESP, dual-zone climate control, factory audio system, LED taillights and many other equipment.
Model X has been waiting for a long time. The prototype was shown at the beginning of 2012, and people started ordering a car 2 years ago. And now the first thousand cars rolled off the assembly line. The first buyer from Russia was Alexey, director of the Moscow Tesla Club. He received the 410th car that rolled off the assembly line. I flew with him to Philadelphia to test a new car.
The two most popular questions are:
How much is?
135,000 dollars. After payment of all excise taxes, taxes and duties in Russia it will cost $ 200,000, or 16 million rubles.
How long does the battery last?
Maximum 450 km. But this is under ideal conditions. In fact, it turns out from 350 to 400 km.
Now let's take a close look at this miracle!
All photos and interesting details, as usual, are in the post, but this time I also prepared a video review for you:
Thanks to the guys from the studio "Inside Out" for editing the video.
01. This is what Model X looks like. Officially, it is considered a crossover, although it seems to me that it is too small for a crossover. In size, it is very similar to the BMW GT. Elon Musk said in 2012 that when creating X, the task was to combine the functionality of a minivan, the style of an SUV and the characteristics of a sports car. 
02. Looks prettier than, but still nothing special. "Tesla" stands out not in appearance, but in technology. 
The machine exists in two versions:
The 90D model is equipped with two 259-horsepower engines and gains 100 km / h in 5 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than the 440-horsepower Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV.
The P90D version is equipped with two electric motors with a total capacity of 772 horsepower: 259 hp. on the front axle and 503 hp. on the back. From standstill to 100 km / h, this model accelerates in 4 seconds, and with the optional Ludicrous Speed \u200b\u200bUpgrade package - in 3.4 seconds. This model is faster than Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 or McLaren MP4-12C. Maximum speed limited to 250 km per hour.
The car is so fast and so unexpectedly easy to accelerate that the slightly tense smile of people appearing from the sudden overload has already been nicknamed "Tesla grin" ("Tesla's grin").
We just have P90D, but without an additional package;) 
04. Pay attention to the front. If you remember, the S had a black plastic plug in place of the radiator grill. The prototype model X also had a plug, but on serial version it was abandoned. In my opinion, this is a very correct decision. The car began to look much more impressive. 
05. It's funny that there is no room in the front for a license plate. This moment was somehow not thought out. In the USA, the numbers must be hung only at the back, the "muzzle" can remain pristine. But Tesla are sold in other countries as well, including Russia, and we need front plates. In general, I wonder if one day there will be a special modification for Europe and Russia with a place for numbers. 
06. Everything is provided at the back. But Musk has planned the expansion of electric vehicles) 
07. Model X has a huge windshield... It continues to the middle of the roof. On the one hand, it's beautiful. On the other hand, it is expensive to change if a pebble hits. Other automakers, for example, Opel or Peugeot, put similar glasses. 
08. At the same time, the glass protects against ultraviolet radiation. 
09. Most importantly, the gull-wing doors, which Tesla calls "Falcon Wing doors". Their peculiarity is that they have two points of articulation, i.e. two loops, not one (as opposed to "gullwing"). And the wings of the falcon first rise upward, pressing against the car, and only then open to the sides. This allows them to be opened in fairly narrow spaces. 
10. They open automatically. Landing in the back seat with these doors becomes much more comfortable. You can get up in full height, no need to crouch to climb onto the seat. Even with such doors, it is convenient to seat children in child seat: do not have to bend over, stretching weights into the car on outstretched arms. 
11. On the other hand, there are also disadvantages. First, since the doors are automatic, they open slowly, about 5 seconds. That is, you will not be able to quickly jump out of the back seat, nor will you quickly sit down. Secondly, in winter, all the heat is instantly released through fully open doors. Thirdly, there are sensors in the doors, and if another car is nearby, the door will not open. Although they only need 30 centimeters, they do not always have these 30 centimeters in the parking lot. As a spectacular toy, these doors, of course, will bring joy to the owner, but in practice, it seems to me, they are of little use. 
Although the presentation showed that the Model X can open doors even when it is almost jammed by cars on both sides. 
In addition, it has an ultrasonic sensor that detects the maximum height to which the doors can be opened. This is convenient, for example, in a garage. 
12. Headlights 
13. Rear 
14. As in model S, great attention paid to details. 
15. This configuration includes 22-inch wheels. The usual configuration is 20-inch. 
16. Handles. If you remember, in the Model S, the handles were extended when the owner appeared. Then there were a lot of complaints: either in the cold they did not leave, then they generally worked every other time. Despite the fact that all errors with pens, in new car "Tesla" refused to leave the pens. In general, she refused pens. Now these are buttons. That is, you need to click on the chrome plate - and the door will open. Both the rear wing doors and the front doors now open automatically. Here's a possible problem. If your door freezes in winter, then there is an opportunity to pull the handle and still open the door. In the new "Tesla" there is nothing to pull. So if it's frozen, then it's frozen. The second problem: if your car stands on a slope, for example, you drive onto a curb with one wheel, the door will open slightly, but will not swing open. And you have to pry it with your fingers and open it behind the glass or metal edge. In general, again, a beautiful, effective, but completely impractical solution. 
A few more words about the doors. This can be clearly seen in the video. Tesla's front doors now open and close automatically. The car senses when you approach (every other time) and opens the door in front of you. You sit in a chair, press on the brake, and the door closes by itself. Cool? Highly. But there is also a nuance here. In the front doors there are only "resistance sensors", that is, object touch sensors. To prevent the door from hitting something every time, sonars are also used simultaneously rear doors and the vehicle's autopilot, which helps to identify side clutter Thanks to them, the Model X will easily "see", say, a neighboring car, but at first it may not notice a pin. However, the uniqueness of the doors is also in the fact that the accuracy of identifying objects and the algorithm for opening them improves over time. The Tesla service says that in a couple of weeks the doors will "learn" to open more accurately. 
Here's how the front door sensors work:
Like the Model S, the X has two trunks - front and rear. The rear is normal, nothing special, but the front has become more elongated. You can put a small person in it! Convenient if you have to carry small people in the trunk. 
By the way, in the event of an accident, the front part of the body, which, unlike conventional cars, does not have an engine with many rigid parts, is easily wrinkled. The engine will not be squeezed into the cabin as there is no engine. This should save the lives of the driver and passenger. 
In general, the Model X is the safest SUV in existence today. 
19. Let's take a look at the salon. 
20. The first thing that catches your eye is the seat trim. The back of all seats are now finished in glossy black plastic. It looks incredibly beautiful. Again, I don't know how practical this is. It seems to me that children will quickly scratch this plastic with their feet, and it will not look so impressive. Also note that the second row seats recline and there is also a third row of two seats! The third row, however, can only accommodate children. In this photo, the third row seats are folded to form a flat trunk floor. The model also has Cargo Mode, which allows one to automatically fold both rear rows of seats and turn the space behind the driver into a giant trunk. 
Plus, the Model X is the first electric vehicle capable of towing a trailer! True, for this you need to order the additional Tow Package option for $ 750.
21. The back has become much more comfortable than in the Model S. Now there is a high ceiling, and the head of even a large man will not rest on anything. In addition, there are now three full-fledged seats in the back, not two. The rear seats also have adjustable backrest tilt and can be moved back and forth. The head restraints are not adjustable on any seat. 
22. Again, notice how the rear seats... Just a picture from a science fiction movie. On the floor, you can see the rails along which these seats ride back and forth. Unfortunately, the legs are decorated with plastic, not chromed metal. I think they'll be scratched quickly with their feet. 
23. The rear passengers now have 2 more USB sockets and cup holders (slide out under the sockets when pressed). 
24. If you remember, one of the main drawbacks of the Model S interior was the lack of storage space. In fact, apart from the glove compartment, there was nothing in the Model S. Now this error has been fixed. Three compartments appeared in front at once: one for small things and charging (where the wire lies), another deep, where you can put additional cupholders, and another one under the monitor. There are also pockets in the front doors, which were not there before. 
25. Otherwise, the interior is very similar to the Model S. 
26. The seats are now more comfortable. 
27. The steering wheel is exactly the same. 
28. The quality of the interior is perfect. By the way, Musk at the presentation very much praised the air filter installed in the Model X. It protects not only from ordinary smog, but also from bacteria, viruses and allergens, and in comparison with conventional cars the level of protection is hundreds of times higher. The air in this car is as sterile as possible in an urban setting. The Model X even has a Bioweapon Defense mode. 
29. Unfortunately, uncomfortable doors have also moved from the Model S to the X. Please note that the passenger has nothing to hold onto. There is no handle, but the armrest is shallow, and the hand rolls off of it. There are no ceiling handles in the car. That is, only the driver can hold onto the wheel. All. This is very strange, because Tesla positions itself as a sports car, but what should the passengers do when the driver decided to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 4 seconds and effectively enter the corner? 
30. In terms of build quality, if you find fault, you can find small jambs. The seal is not always ideal for doors, there are strange gaps in the area of \u200b\u200bthe mirrors. 
31. It's time to refuel ... Oh, not there! 
32. The computer shows the nearest gas stations. We are interested in red ... 
When Tesla was just being developed, it became clear that there was one problem: there is no infrastructure for electric vehicles, there is nowhere to charge them. There are public charging stations, but there are few of them and they are not very powerful. Therefore, Tesla decided to make the infrastructure on its own and is now developing a network of powerful Supercharger charging stations with a capacity of 120 kW. In 40 minutes it fully charges Tesla's battery (that is, it is about 16 times more powerful than public charges). In the future, it is planned that you will change empty batteries for charged ones in 90 seconds.
Another problem is battery manufacturing. The current volume is not enough for mass production Teslas and batteries are expensive. Tesla plans to build a huge Gigafactory that will produce more batteries by 2020 than are currently being produced worldwide. This will reduce the cost of the Tesla battery by at least 30%.
But you can also charge from a regular outlet.
Tesla Universal Mobile Connector (charging cable with adapters) is now supplied with the car. There can be three sockets to it:
1. Ordinary household network, then the machine is charged 13A / 220V, ie. power of about 2.8 kW;
2. Single-phase blue socket 26A / 220V, ie. 5.7 kW;
3. Three-phase red socket, 3 phases of 16A each and 220V, total power is about 11 kW.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional dual chargers, then it is possible from charging station be charged with currents of 3ph at 26A and 220V each, for a total power of 17 kW.
How to calculate charging time? With a battery capacity of 85 kWh, the useful capacity is about 82 kWh. That is, we take this figure and divide by the power of the source - we get the approximate time. Approximate, because the battery has a non-linear charging curve: it charges faster at first and slower at the end. This is due to the peculiarities of LiOn batteries, as well as the fact that the cells are balanced at the end.
33. So, we arrived at the station to recharge. Next to it is the Model S. Notice how much better the car looks without the black plug in place of the radiator grill. What I wrote at the beginning. 
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35. In 30 minutes we refueled for 210 miles. All Tesla refueling stations are free of charge. 
36. Now let's see what is in the computer. It is almost indistinguishable from the Model S. Browser, music, navigation, calendar, phone and rear camera. 
37. All control - through the central monitor. 
38. Detailed setting of the climate. 
39. Navigation through Google Maps. 
40. The screen can be divided into two parts and include a rear view camera, which is convenient to use instead of mirrors. 
41. Dashboard is also configurable. Here you can display navigation, energy consumption information, music control and much more. Same as Model S. 
42. The car is all hung with sensors that show obstacles in a circle. Parktronic not only shows the distance to the obstacle with an accuracy of a centimeter, but also draws it. Looks very nice. 
43. As with the later Model S, the X has an autopilot. This is a very cool thing. The machine takes over completely. It scans the road, determines where which car is going, determines the lane markings and keeps the lane. All this is possible at speeds over 20 km / h. 
44. The ride is so little scary. We drove 50 km on the track on autopilot. In the city, the autopilot is useful in traffic jams. The car does not know how to stop at traffic lights yet, but it can rebuild in the "semi-automatic" mode: the driver only sets the direction by turning on the turn signal, and the car itself changes the row, taking into account all blind spots and markings. For example, the autopilot will not rebuild through a solid one. 
At the same time, the Model X has an active safety system: the autopilot works in conjunction with a number of sensors that see obstacles in 360 degrees and can save the car from collisions even at high speeds. For example, the autopilot is capable of completely stopping Tesla. 
45. The autopilot setup menu looks like this. One of its most amazing features is self-learning. The autopilot, when enabled, collects data and sends it to Tesla Motors servers. This information is then taken into account in system updates. With the latest updates, Tesla itself learned to leave the garage (by opening the door first) and park without a person inside. Elon Musk promises that in a couple of years the car itself will come to you upon request across the entire continent. 
46. \u200b\u200bOpening and closing doors - either with a handle or through a monitor. 
47. Machine settings. 
48. As in the Model S, each driver can have their own profile with settings. 
49. Applications. You cannot put new ones yet. 
50. Setting up the light. 
51. Air suspension. 
52. Different driving modes. 
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55. Tesla X came out much better than S. Unfortunately, not all the mistakes of the previous model were eliminated and some new ones were added, but in general the car is very cool. Tesla is very similar to iPhone. If you fell in love, then you no longer notice the shortcomings and you can not look at anything else. 
56. The future. In the humble opinion of Elon Musk, Model X is best car ever existed. But he admits that he is not sure if Tesla will ever release a car equally stuffed with technical innovations. 
57. You already have 16 million in your hands and are thinking how you can order a new Tesla as soon as possible? Tesla Club sells them in Russia. The first X will arrive in Moscow approximately on April 30, then there will be a Russian presentation. 
Elon Musk is, of course, a genius. He not only knows what will happen in the future, but also gives us the opportunity to touch and buy it. I never cease to admire this man.
