Tesla Halting Roadster Production, Ramping Up Model S

Tesla Motors changed the public face of electric cars with its high-speed, all-electric Roadster. The Roadster accomplished its goal of grabbing attention, changing public perception and selling a few high-end electric sports cars. Now it’s time to shift focus as in two months from now Tesla is getting serious and committing itself to the upcoming Model S.

The Tesla Models S will be significantly cheaper than the Roadster and will offer a great deal more practicality along with its lack of a tailpipe as well as some seriously flashy features inclusing: seating for seven passengers, very long battery ranges dependent on the model (160, 230, or 300 miles), 45 minute QuickCharge, 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, 120 mph top speed, and 17-inch touch screen with 3G to name a few.

Model S production is currently slated to begin in mid-2012.

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