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The original battery was similar to the Panasonic NCR18650B cell that offered an energy density of 265 Wh/kg. Musk claimed that the Model S battery offered twice the energy density of the Nissan Leaf's, with more than double the range, increased by a low drag coefficient, motor efficiency and rolling resistance. Upon its release, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rated the range for the base model at 208 mi (335 km) while the longer range model was estimated to have a range of 265 miles (426 km). Production grew from 15–20 cars completed per week in August 2012 to about 1,000 cars per week in 2015. The Model S officially launched on June 22, 2012. Tesla Model S prototype at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

In May 2010, Tesla announced it would produce the Model S at the former NUMMI plant in Fremont, California. The Model S was officially announced on June 30, 2008, and a prototype vehicle was displayed on March 26, 2009. In January 2007, Tesla announced plans to build consumer-level sedans starting in 2009 production was later delayed to 2011. As a result, the Model S offers features such as a front trunk ('frunk') in addition to a rear trunk and an enlarged crumple zone. Codenamed 'WhiteStar' prior to its official unveiling, the Model S was designed with an electric powertrain in mind, unlike other electric vehicles where the manufacturer swaps out an internal combustion engine with an electric motor.

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Holzhausen drew upon the design of the CLS series of cars. The Model S was developed by a team led by Franz von Holzhausen, who previously worked for Mazda North American Operations. Upon its release, the Model S received positive reviews, with praise for its acceleration and range, although initial models received criticism for their high cost and braking issues. The Model S was the top-selling plug-in electric car worldwide in 20, although it was later surpassed by the Model 3. Sales passed 250,000 units in September 2018. The Model S became the first electric car to top the monthly new-car-sales ranking in any country, leading twice in Norway, in September and December 2013 and in Denmark in December 2015. A refresh of the Tesla Model S, codenamed 'Palladium', was introduced in June 2021, offering a new 'Plaid' performance model, along with a revised interior, powertrain, and suspension. In February 2017, the Tesla Model S was updated with the P100D, which included a revised motor and was the first electric vehicle to have an EPA estimated range exceeding 300 miles (483 km). The 60D was followed by the 70D, which made dual-motor and all-wheel drive the standard, followed by the 85D, P85D, and P90D. A revised, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version, known as the 60D, debuted on October 9, 2014. The Model S was officially announced on June 30, 2008, and a prototype vehicle was unveiled in March 2009. The Model S features a dual-motor, all-wheel drive layout, although earlier versions of the Model S featured a rear-motor and rear-wheel drive layout.ĭevelopment of the Model S began prior to 2007, under the codename 'WhiteStar'. The Tesla Model S is a battery-powered liftback car serving as the flagship model of Tesla, Inc.