The Model S is a huge departure from the typical electric  car, with its luxury sedan accommodations and pulse-quickening performance.  Thanks to a thoroughly modern interpretation of interior design and a host of advanced  technological features, the Model S also serves as a new benchmark for all  vehicles, electric or otherwise.

Nor is the Tesla Model S exclusive to the ultra-wealthy. As-new  pricing for the base model starts around $60,000, and that's not including a federal  tax credit. That base model's 40 kWh battery pack means it should travel about  125 miles before needing a charge, which is still quite good for an EV. From  here, though, you can opt for a 60 kWh or 85 kWh battery pack, both of which  provide considerably more range and power (for a higher price, of course).