S is far from a slow golf cart. The P85+ model (Figure 6-3) has 416 horsepower that can take it
from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds. The P85D model has 691 horsepower and can
reach 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds. Given that the car is fully electric, this amount of
power is phenomenal and unprecedented.
FIGURE 6-3. The Tesla Model S P85+
Every Tesla owner is entitled to free use of the hundreds of Tesla Supercharger stations
(Figure 6-4) that are strategically placed across North America, parts of Asia-Pacific, and
Europe. These stations can charge a car in less than 30 minutes so that the car can then drive
170 miles. These stations allow Tesla owners to easily make cross-country trips, and there is
no cost for charging. No other electric car company has made such phenomenal investment in
infrastructure, and this has positioned Tesla as one of the leading electric car companies in
the world.
The center display depicted in Figure 6-5 is a popular feature of the car. The display not
only lets you control media, access navigation, and turn on the rearview camera but also lets
you adjust the suspension, open the panoramic roof, lock and unlock doors, and adjust the
height and braking of the vehicle. This is all done via the touchscreen.
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