Tesla Motors Is a California-Based Company That Designs, Manufactures, and Markets

Essay

Tesla Motors is a California-based company that designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance electric cars. The company's first vehicle to hit the market was the Tesla Roadster, a sporty two-seater. Tesla's performance specifications are truly impressive. For example, the Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in under 3.8 seconds. This type of acceleration is comparable to many high-performance Ferrari combustion engine models. The Tesla luxury sedan Model S and sport-utility vehicle Model X have also received accolades for artful design and performance. Not surprisingly, the electric car company has attracted many high-profile customers including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Laurence Fishburne.

Tesla automobiles use lithium-ion battery cells and are the first electric vehicles to have a range greater than 320kms per charge. Many reports suggest that Tesla's energy efficiencies are superior to those of all other electric and hybrid cars. These efficiencies come with a cost, however. The base price of the Model S, Model X, and Roadster are about $60,000, $80,000, and $110,000, respectively.


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