1. Tesla Roadster
The world's first mass-produced electric convertible sports car is produced by Tesla Motors located in Silicon Valley, California, USA. In February 2008, Elon Musk, one of the founders of Tesla, purchased his first Tesla Roadster. This is the first electric vehicle using lithium battery technology to be able to travel more than 320 kilometers per charge.
The world record (501 kilometers) was also set by Roadster at the Global Green Challenge held in Australia on October 27, 2009. The lowest price in the United States is $109,000, the lowest price in the UK is 86,950 pounds, and the lowest price in continental Europe is 84,000 euros. As an electric vehicle, the Roadster is also eligible for government subsidies in Europe. The first car developed by Tesla, the Roadster, was developed based on the Elise sports car of Lotus Motor Company (Lotus). The three most important technologies of electric vehicles are batteries, motors and transmission systems.
Tesla’s transmission technology comes from AC Propulsion; its batteries are purchased from 18650 batteries produced by Panasonic; and its motors are purchased from Taiwan’s Tomita Electric. The origin of this AC motor can be traced back to the genius inventor Nikola Tesla more than 150 years ago - Tesla's company is named after him.
2. Tesla Model S
The full-size high-performance electric sedan manufactured by Tesla Motors is expected to be put on sale in mid-2012, and its competition is directed at BMW. 5 series. The designer of this car, Franz von Holzhausen, once worked as a designer at Mazda North America Branch.
In Tesla Motors, Model S has a unique chassis, body, engine and energy reserve system. The Model S made its first appearance on an April 2009 episode of "Late Night with David."
3. Tesla Model X
On February 9, 2012, Tesla Motors of the United States released the full-size pure electric SUV Model The car is stylish and relies on a powerful electric motor to accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h in 5 seconds. This full-size pure electric SUV went into mass production in 2015. Model X combines the large space of an MPV, the advantages of an SUV, and the advantages of an electric vehicle. This is a car with great style and built around the driver.
On September 1, 2015, the configuration information of the Signature Edition was announced on the official website. The basic configuration is a 90 kWh battery, 240 miles of range (EPA calculation), and the starting price is US$132,000.
4. Tesla Model S P85D
The Tesla Model S P85D is equipped with an all-wheel drive system and can reach a top speed of 155 miles per hour. The additional radar and camera can identify pedestrians and road signs. Realize functions such as automatic parking, automatic driving on highways, and automatic following in traffic jams.
The biggest change for drivers and passengers in the new model is that it is upgraded from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, which relies on two motors. One motor drives the rear wheels, and the other drives the rear wheels. A smaller motor drives the front wheels. This four-wheel drive technology will also be used in Tesla's Model X SUV, which will be launched in 2015.
Thanks to the new four-wheel all-wheel drive technology, the Model P85D accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers in 3.2 seconds compared with the previous version. This combines four-wheel drive with acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers that is not inferior to that of a gasoline-powered sports car - this is the fastest result for a car! The new model will have a range of 10 miles (16 kilometers) longer than the Model S of the same model, which means the maximum range can reach 275 miles (442 kilometers).
5. Tesla MODEL 3
In appearance, Tesla MODEL 3 is basically a smaller version of MODEL S. Their line outlines and body proportions are very close.
The front face of MODEL 3 is completely integrated, eliminating the traditional air intake grille. Classic elements such as hidden door handles are retained. The length of MODEL 3 is 4694mm, which is 285mm shorter than MODEL S. However, its wheelbase is still 2870mm, which is only 90mm shorter than MODEL S. There should be plenty of space in the car.