My customer, who’s doing a long-term review of a Nissan LEAF for us, told me the other day that Tesla had a $698/month lease deal going right now. She apparently heard this from someone she recently met at a charging station.
Tesla Model S Grey 5Obviously, the $698/month deal is just for the Tesla Model S 70, but nonetheless, it should put the car in the reach of more people. While the 70 doesn’t generate the fan enthusiasm of the P85D or P90D, hitting 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds and having a rated range of 230 miles is definitely nothing to scoff at either.Autoblog Honors Apple CarPlay and the Tesla Model S with their 2016 Technology of the Year Awards at 2016 NAIAS in Detroit. Show full PR text Autoblog Unveils their Technology of the Year Awards DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autoblog, one of the leading automotive digital properties, announced their 2016 Technology of the Year Awards at The North American International Auto Show today. The awards honor both the best individual technology feature in a vehicle as well as the vehicle that showcases.
As both the ultimate eco-friendly luxury car and an absurdly fast sports sedan, we simply love the Model S. With an aptly named “Ludicrous Mode,” the top-spec, all-wheel-drive P90D hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. And yes, the optional Autopilot can do the driving for you in certain situations. The other trim levels offer varying performance and range as you move down the lineup, but all offer a classy cabin and electrifying driving experience. We gave the Model 70 and 70D a 10Best award for 2016. Tesla made history with the introduction of its Model S sports sedan two-plus years ago, prompting approbation from car critics far and wide. This was the breakthrough electric car the world had seemingly been waiting for, offering attractive design, a remarkable interior, and entertaining performance. The price—starting at about $60,000 before the $7500 federal kickback—was far beyond the average household’s reach, and range anxiety will always be a concern for any pure electric, but the S was a refreshing interpretation of just how super a modern supersedan could be. The recent expansion of the lineup to provide four distinct Model S, er, models warrants an award grander than the 10Best Cars recognition we bestowed upon the S earlier this year: our nomination for “Car of the 21st Century” honors. Combining the aforementioned virtues with significant new features and a modest increase in price makes the Tesla Model S 70D reviewed here the new ultimate in four-door sedan engineering and technology. It’s worth noting that the 70D replaces the Model S 60 that picked up our 10Best accolade as the entry-level version. “D” signifies dual-motor all-wheel drive; the only RWD Model S available now is the 85.