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The Tesla Model S is a luxury electric sedan known for blending performance with refined design. Key generations include the original Model S and subsequent updates that have refined its architecture and range. The Model S typically excels in acceleration, advanced technology integration, and providing a premium driving experience.
Manufacturer: Tesla
Tesla, Inc. was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, with Elon Musk joining as an investor and chairman in 2004 and later becoming CEO. The company established itself with the 2008 Roadster, the first highway-legal production electric car using lithium-ion battery cells, before expanding its lineup with the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. Its notable technologies include the Autopilot driver-assistance system, over-the-air software updates, proprietary battery cell designs, and the Supercharger fast-charging network. Tesla has become one of the world's most valuable automakers, though it has faced criticism regarding build quality consistency, Autopilot safety, and workplace practices.
Model: S
The Tesla Model S is a luxury electric sedan known for blending performance with refined design. Key generations include the original Model S and subsequent updates that have refined its architecture and range. The Model S typically excels in acceleration, advanced technology integration, and providing a premium driving experience.
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2012-2022The Tesla Model S launched in 2012 as the company's first mass-produced sedan, receiving a front-end facelift in 2016 and a major interior and powertrain refresh in 2021 that introduced the yoke steering wheel and tri-motor Plaid variant. Common service considerations include battery degradation over time, accelerated tire wear on performance variants, and brake calipers that can seize from limited use due to heavy regenerative braking. Earlier models have also seen issues with door handles, the central touchscreen, and air suspension components on equipped vehicles.