Tesla is a luxury car maker that won the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year with their electric Model S. The company is located in the Silicone Valley area of Palo Alta and is opening supercharger stations, strategically placing them along major highways in the United States. The supercharging stations allow the car to charge in 20-30 minutes so that drivers can be quickly on their way.
Tesla has recently announced the opening of its first charging station in Michigan. The charging station will be placed in St Joseph, which is at the intersection of I-94 and I-196. The St Joseph location will allow the Model S all electric car to travel from Detroit to Chicago without having to make a stop to recharge.
The car price is 70,000 dollars before the 7,500 dollar tax credit that comes with the purchase of the Model S. Car information reveals that consumers can purchase a higher performance model for 89,000 dollars. With supercharger stations strategically placed across the nation’s major roadways, Tesla’s Model S can travel a total of 265 miles before needing to recharge at one of the supercharging stations. The supercharging stations provide 120 kilowatts of power, taking 20 minutes to replenish half of the needed charge.
The supercharger station that Tesla is opening in St Joseph is the first of three that will be opened in Michigan. The company declares that the Model S and supercharger stations will allow motorists to travel the country’s highways for free. With Tesla’s innovative ideas in automobile development and their unique selling techniques, the automotive industry is being turned upside down.
The Tesla Model S that is properly equipped can get their charge free of cost at any supercharger station, saving the high price of gasoline. Supercharging comes included with any Model S that come with and 85 kilowatt battery. For a cost of 2,000 to 2,500 dollars more, those who wish can choose to add Supercharging to their Model S. Tesla has 40 supercharger stations in the United States and their goal is to cover 80 percent of the United States and Canada with supercharger stations by 2014. Their plan is to be up to 98% by 2015, so that customers who make a car purchase from Tesla can travel worry free.
Great reviews by consumers aside the makers of this luxury Electric car did not make its design noticeable different from cars that run on gasoline. It look like any other luxury car, with a great roomy interior. Besides this, the Model S is easily “refueled” at the strategically placed supercharging stations that are now in service across the United States. The choice of the placement for their first Michigan supercharger station is symbolic of the Motor City’s history of automotive design and manufacturing.
Although the price tag on the new car by Tesla is high, the money saved on refueling may save enough to pay for the car’s expense.
