Motor Trend’s recent testing of the Tesla Model S P100D named it the fastest accelerating production car in the world – 0-60 mph in 2.275507139 seconds. But, the test also included a 0–100–0-mph. The result? The P100D captured a combined time of 10.2 seconds – 6.0 seconds to 100 mph and 4.2 more to stop… Continue reading Motor Trends Puts the Tesla Model S P100D Through the 0-100 Test
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Video: Tesla Owner Shows Off Autopilot Struggles
YouTuber “Scott S.” has posted a video of his Model S swerving all over the road in Autopilot mode. According to the video description, the Model S is equipped with HW2/AP2 and updated with the software build 17.5.36. Autosteer and traffic-aware cruise control (TACC) are engaged.
Tesla to Repair Hero’s Car
Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter that Tesla will repair a car sacrificed by its owner to bring a car with an unconscious driver safely to a stop. German newspaper Muenchner Merkur reported that 41-year-old Manfred Kick noticed a Volkswagen driving erratically on the Autobahn near Munich. When Kick discovered the driver was unconscious he pulled… Continue reading Tesla to Repair Hero’s Car
Supercharger Network Gets Live Status
In a recent update, Tesla introduced “Live Status” updates that will let owners see how full a Supercharger station is before arriving. First reported on the TMC forum, the in-car map of Supercharger stations now shows a bar that grows as more and more spots are filled.
Tesla Redesigns Mobile App
Tesla has launched a completely redesigned mobile application that aims to streamline access to information and frequently used controls. The new design did not add additional features, just cosmetic and interface changes. The redesigned app is now available for both iOS and Android.
Model S P100D Hit 0-60 mph in 2.275507139 Seconds
Tesla’s Model S P100D is officially the fastest accelerating production car in the world, according to a recent Motor Trend test where the Model S P100D hit 0-60 mph in 2.275507139 seconds. No other production car has ever achieved that speed in less than 2.3 seconds. The record was achieved using a new Easter egg… Continue reading Model S P100D Hit 0-60 mph in 2.275507139 Seconds
No Plan to Take Model S, Model X above 100 kWh
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the Model 3 won’t be equipped with the larger 100 kWh battery pack. In response to a question on Twitter, Musk said the Model 3’s wheelbase is too small to accept the larger battery. did you just drop a hint that 3 will have 100kWh??? — Nik Jovanovic (@jovanik21) February… Continue reading No Plan to Take Model S, Model X above 100 kWh
Tesla Model S Fails to Achieve Top IIHS Crash Rating
Tesla says changes currently on the production line will earn the Model S a top rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after falling short of that designation following crash tests. The ratings for the Model S apply to 2016 and 2017 cars built after October 2016. Tesla says it made a production change… Continue reading Tesla Model S Fails to Achieve Top IIHS Crash Rating