Tesla's Electric Sedan
written by Planet Pink n Green , July 03, 2008

I'm so excited about the sedan coming out. I was hoping to see a picture of it here. I have the Phoenix SUV on my inspiration board. But the 225 mile charge coming out with the Tesla sedan is fabulous. I'll definitely share my info with my readers here: http://www.planetpinkngreen.com. Keep up the great work. --Cheryl Janis, Twitter: PPNG

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written by UtahLuxury.com , July 04, 2008

I too am very excited about this. I think that great minds coming from Tesla and Henrik Fisker we will have some cool cars really soon.

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written by Jan Woods , July 04, 2008

Very good stuff. that is one NICe looking ride! I would be all over that.

JT
www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com

Nice
written by Norman619 , July 04, 2008

Yes let's make these cars too expensive for the average person to buy since it is the average person who needs these cars. Too bad these are just toys for the people with deep pockets. All these years and they still can't build a comparable car with a more reasonable price tag.

awesome
written by Nate , July 04, 2008

I cant wait to see this. I will definately be considering a purchase.

Gas is $1k a year for us. For my co-workers though, many pay $3k/year.

Want one - Down Under
written by Darren , July 04, 2008

This is a great company who are opening all our eyes and showing us what an electric car can be. Yes the car is [initially] expensive, however so is R&D. Tesla would have spent many millions to get the mix just right, so now they need to recoup their investment. This is the same for any company, in any industry. Think Sony and the PlayStation when it was first released, Think of Apple when the iPod was first released, etc. Don't be turned off by the initial product pricing - let the celebs and other wealthy buy it because then the company is getting a return on it's R&D and then it can move to the mass production stage which will make it cheaper for everyone. Now only if they can make a right hand drive version for the international market, especially Australia...

Dearest Norman619
written by N , July 04, 2008

price out a comparable electrical power setup that'd net you a 200 mile one way range. Then make it so it's rechargeable in under 8 hours.
let me know how the frame should be built to handle the battery load, oh and don't forget- you've got to do it within the bodyframe of a sedan, let alone coupe.
Then you're qualified to discuss price of long range EVs that're more than your lifestyle requires but require some adjustment in your thinking about how to go about your daily and weekly goings on,which is too much effort.

Yawn
written by i lasered my pubes , July 04, 2008

lots of press news from tesla, no actual product!

seriously, come on guys, get it done, get it for sale and get it independently reviewed

hmmm....
written by green cars , July 04, 2008

so presently, those of us who are not only concerned with oil prices, but also environmentally aware, should eagerly await the popularity of the hybrids...seems like we'll get these first as opposed to the ones made for the top elite ($$$-wise).

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written by Bob Wallace , July 05, 2008

Batteries are very expensive. At the moment.

The market acceptance for electrics is low. At the moment.

Tesla has found a niche where they can sell some limited number of electrics at a premium price and cover their R&D (or at least a lot of it).

And they destroy the myth that electrics are no more than glorified golf carts.

So, great for them!

BTW, they've announced a sub $30k model to follow the 'S'. Acceptance is rising and battery prices should be falling. Seems to me that Tesla is operating like a very smart company.

Stop whinging
written by Andrew , July 12, 2008

Yes the car might initially be more expensive than the average person can afford but you whiny bitches in the comments are missing the point. Someone has to invest in the first place to get these vehicles on the road and after the early adopters have paved the way, the rest of us benefit as economies of scale become possible. Stop the friggin whining about an innovative company that is leading us in the right direction.

Tesla's thought process
written by Nick , July 16, 2008

As I've understood it, anything that was worth having, was usually just out of reach. In the earlier days having indoor plumbing was considered only for the wealthy, soon followed laundry machines and dryers as well as motor vehicles. All of which most of us can easily find in or around our homes. So it would make some sense to market the initial Tesla Roadster to the wealthy, in order to ensure an enduring market. I look forward to seeing the S whenever Tesla decides to reveal it.

Also, I'd like to point out that Tesla, while having the highest mileage per charge to date, is not the only company planning on releasing EV's (as they are often called) also currently Phoenix Motor Cars intends on releasing a pick-up and SUV EV this fall (with the starting price at around 50-70K) for more information check out http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com

There are more options out there, but also I'd like to make everyone aware, that just because you have an EV, doesn't lessen your impact on the environment if your power is supplied by burning fossil fuels, check with your local Utility supplier as many now offer wind and solar as options for supplying your electricity.

Thanks

Recycle or pay UP
written by KJLand , July 17, 2008

All things n comments considered,elect.transport is coming but the r&d is the $ cost. so instead of redesigning the complete car,we(amercian)inovators of the present surely can design an elect. motor wheel replacment unit to bolt onto 2 or 3 efficient light weight cars already being Mfg.today(meeting Fed.regs per crash test)an install a simple replacable battery pak in motor area to power FWD motor DC stator bolted to front axel.Simple an quick.replace fuel tank to added battery supply. also rooftop solar charger unit, help increase range an cooler interior space.Why redsign the shell? cost efficient an Now. MIT technos were are you? Kevland.

wiseguy
written by Alan Orton , July 17, 2008

"The market acceptance for electrics is low. At the moment."

LOL, because there are none to buy. Pretty damn hard to show a demand when there is no supply to start with. Build a good ev with good performance, price and LOOKS and it will be bought. If people are willing to spend 70,000 on a butt ugly SUV they will certainly spend 60,000 on a fast, sporty, good looking, quiet, clean car.

Give the public the chance and market it wisely in pop culture to make it the 'in' thing and it will sell, sell well. If enough demand it shown it will be mass produced and bring the price down to 15,000-30,000.

or get one now.
written by keri russ , July 26, 2008

goss132 is offering the same type of thing. electric car, fits 4 comfortably, and a whole lot less. like within regular peoples price range. can't wait!