Electric car maker Tesla Motors will deliver its first Model S sedans to customers on Friday. Here’s a rundown of the car’s features:
POWER SOURCE: One of three batteries, no backup gas engine.
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RANGE: 160, 230 or 300 miles, depending on battery.
CHARGING: Each car comes with a charger plus adapters for a 110-volt standard household outlet, a 240-volt outlet and a public charging station.
EFFICIENCY: Rated at 89 miles per gallon. That figure is reached by estimating the distance the car can travel on the energy contained in a gallon of gas.
PASSENGERS: Seats five. For $1,500 extra, buyers can bring the capacity to seven with child-sized, rear-facing jump seats for the cargo area.
CARGO SPACE: 66 cubic feet of storage space with the standard rear seats folded flat. 8.1-cubic-foot compartment under the hood.
DASHBOARD: 17-inch touchscreen replaces knobs and dials.
CONNECTIVITY: The vehicle offers wi-fi and two USB ports for plugging in devices.
OPTIONS: Buyers can add an all-glass panoramic roof, turn-by-turn navigation and a backup camera.
FACTORY: Made in Fremont, Calif.
PRICE: Model S starts at $49,900 after a $7,500 federal tax credit. The high-end Signature Performance version starts at $97,900.
