Rocking down Electric Avenue in a Tesla S
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Tesla takes the technical striptease approach to seduce its victims...I mean customers. Casually stroll into a Tesla Store and be greeted by a fully clothed and a fully stripped down naked Tesla S. Flaunting its shapely rear and shamelessly displaying its underbelly which exposes its power source. The batteries which supply its legs with the juices required to propel itself, line its floor. As the current flows, it passes through an inverter which converts power from DC to AC which is used by the driving motor.
There is no gearbox therefore there are no flappy-paddle gear selectors. Because of its design, the Tesla has a very desirable and very low centre of gravity and is very well balanced which makes it a very solid handling car. The "S" in Tesla S could very well stand for safety. This automotive marvel has again received very high safety ratings, 5 stars for frontal and side impact
as well as rollover. At 4321 lbs. (Vehicle Test Weight), however,
it's quite a bit heavier than a comparable Mercedes E350 4Matic sedan (3,979 lbs).
Getting into the Tesla S proves to be confusing to the unsuspecting, as the door handles sink into to the body to create an almost seamless door panel. Pressing the door handle in will release it allowing one to open the door, as will unlocking the vehicle with the key FOB, which is a clever piece of kit. Shaped to mimic the car, the FOB allows the driver to unlock or pop open compartments such as the boot for instance, by pressing the boot on the FOB.
Release the boot lid and you'll immediately be surprised by the large cavity which will hold groceries for a month and your golf clubs. A very unique feature which is offered transforms the boot into additional seating for two small children. A rear facing bench with harnesses can be utilized to transport children who do not suffer from vertigo (sick bags are not included). I do however question this feature for few reasons, although I'm certain all safety tests have been passed, I'm not sure I would want anyone in the position of facing a rear-end collision situation. When not in use, the seats fold, similar to the popular "Stow-n-Go" feature found in many minivans. As a side note, because of the lack of internal combustion engine, the Tesla S offers a front boot as well.
with Ernesto Nigro