Tesla Model S facelift 2 Sedan (2021)

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Keywords: awddouble-wishboneelectric-vehicleexecutive-carhigh-performancemulti-linksedantesla

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Product Overview

Tesla Model S facelift 2 is an executive sedan in production from 2021. It is powered by of electric twisting power aided by batteries from 100kWh to 130kWh.
Compared to earlier Model S, this facelift brought an updated interior, including a new steering wheel design. EV range and performance have greatly improved as well, though one may legitimately feel that this, along with the digital gimmicks, are unnecessary.
Engineers at Tesla clearly made a great effort in aerodynamics, with a class-leading 0.20 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Mind-blowing performance
  • Excellent 0.20 drag coefficient
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
Cons
  • Build quality problems
  • Filled with gimmicks

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Specifications

Long RangePlaid

Capacity

Cargo Capacity793 L / 28.0 cu-ft
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Turning Circle11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity100.0 kWh (gross)130.0 kWh (gross)
Body Style5-door battery-electric Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.3 in
Size | Height1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length4970 mm / 195.7 in
Size | Width1964 mm / 77.3 in | 2189 mm / 86.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Weight2069.0 kg / 4561.4 lbs2162.0 kg / 4766.4 lbs
Wheel Size19 in, 21 in
Wheelbase2960 mm / 116.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.1 sec2.0 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.208
Top Speed249.0 km/h / 154.7 mph322.0 km/h / 200.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutAll-wheel drive
Transmission | Gears1-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2021

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