The Tesla plant is located in Fremont, not far away in the East Bay...
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The vehicle is supposed to go zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds, have a 120 mile-per-hour top speed, and a battery-powered range of 160 miles at minimum in the base model. The signature model will be a tad faster with zero to 60 miles per hour in under 4.0 seconds with a 300 mile range.
Musk said on the speediness of the Model S:
?That?s quicker than a 911 (Porsche Carrera). Not bad for an electric luxury sedan.?
Musk also highlighted the entertainment system on the Model S. He compared it to being akin to having an iPad in the console as it stores music on-board and will respond to music requests made by voice.
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While some users might baulk at having to recharge the vehicle, Musk and his team have designed the vehicle to be as practical as possible. Using its QuickCharge system, the Model S will take only 45 minutes to charge up (With its fastest industrial charger, slower chargers take a more conventional five to 12 hours). Alternatively, owners can purchase a second battery and swap out the spent battery in just five minutes.
The car will be priced around $57,400 with two premium trim level models with extra battery capacity priced at $67,000 and $77,000.
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