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Tesla Model S Vs Chevy Volt: Owner Compares Electric Cars

I've been leasing a 2011 Chevrolet Volt for almost two years now. And about three months ago, I took delivery of a 2013 Tesla Model S, the 60-kWh version. So I've gotten an extended first-hand look at arguably the two most technically advanced production cars in the U.S.--and the two best-selling...

May 16, 2013 by David Noland 53

Is Tesla About To Offer Battery-Pack Swapping For Model S?

May 14, 2013 44

New Tesla Testing Technique From Staid Consumer Reports: Drifting!

May 10, 2013 14

Consumer Reports On Tesla Model S: Best Test Car Since 2007

May 9, 2013 27

Tesla Model S To Get Adaptive Cruise, Lane-Departure Warning, More?

Drivers of the Tesla Model S are generally pretty happy with their cars, but as with any new product there are always a few ways it could be improved. Tesla Motors... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5

Tesla Makes Money On Model S: $35K Per Car Selling ZEV Credits?

Tomorrow at 5 pm Eastern, Tesla will hold what may be its most eagerly awaited conference call to date. The Silicon Valley startup automaker will discuss its first-quarter... May 7, 2013 by John Voelcker 16

2013 Tesla Model S 'Performance Plus' Package, Other Options, Added

The 2013 Tesla Model S electric car wouldn't be defined as a supercar--which is, more or less by custom, a two-seat sports car, not a large sedan. But to take the luxury... May 6, 2013 by John Voelcker 4

How You Can Buy a 2013 Tesla Model S Now, With No Waiting

Good news for rich, impatient, picky Tesla Model S electric-car wannabes! If you're looking to buy right now--but can't abide a car sullied by a few thousand miles of... May 2, 2013 by David Noland 2

Teslive Event In July To Bring 300 Tesla Owners Together In San Francisco Bay Area

Few automakers have built a buzz around their products like Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA]. Like many other electric cars, Roadster and Model S owners and fans are a tight-knit... April 30, 2013 by Antony Ingram

2013 Tesla Model S before DC-to-Boston road trip, Feb 2013 [photo: Aaron Schildkraut]

Tesla Tunes Up Model S Warranty, Loaner Cars, Service Plan

On Friday, Tesla held a media call to reveal another in the series of announcements touted in tweets by CEO Elon Musk. This time, the news covered enhancements to the... April 29, 2013 by John Voelcker 9

AWD Tesla Model S Coming Soon? (Warning: Pure Speculation)

With the delay of its Model X crossover until "late in 2014," it may look as if Tesla's product pipeline is running dry. But we suspect the Silicon Valley startup... April 19, 2013 by John Voelcker 8

Tesla Model S cars parked on Santana Row, San Jose, CA, April 2013 [photo: Anton Wahlman]

Does Tesla Already Outsell Audi, BMW, Lexus & Mercedes-Benz?

The established German luxury brands--Mercedes-Benz and BMW--have sold cars in the U.S. for decades. So how could Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] possibly be beating them at their... April 17, 2013 by John Voelcker 22

Got A Tesla Roadster And Want A Model S? Tesla Will Buy It Back

Pretend for a moment that you're one of the fortunate folks who purchased a new Tesla Roadster while it was still in production. You're satisfied with the car, but now all... April 16, 2013 by Richard Read

Worst Thing About The Tesla Model S? Driving Anything Else Afterwards

If early ownership experiences are to believed, there's not a lot wrong with driving a Tesla Model S. The performance is great, it's luxurious, quiet, has a great electric... April 16, 2013 by Antony Ingram 77

Red 2013 Tesla Model S cars roll down the production line (Photo: @elonmusk on Twitter)

2013 Tesla Model S: Now Available In Red, At Last

If you want a red Tesla Model S and didn't get in there with the Signature models, you're in luck. The photo above was revealed in a Tweet by Elon Musk on Tuesday, showing... April 12, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12

Tesla Model S Loaners For Tesla Model S Owners, Elon Musk Says

Loaners cars are now routinely provided by luxury carmakers when their customers have cars in for servicing. Now Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is joining the crowd, providing... April 12, 2013 by John Voelcker 8

2013 Tesla Model S electric sport sedan on delivery day, with owner David Noland

Life With 2013 Tesla Model S: Some Bikes Don't Fit

I've now had my 2013 Tesla Model S for six weeks since it was delivered in late February, and I'm getting used to living with it. I've recharged at the Supercharger network... April 10, 2013 by David Noland 21

2013 Tesla Model S electric sport sedan [photo by owner David Noland]

Life With 2013 Tesla Model S: How A Software Update Worked

One of the many cutting-edge features of my new 2013 Tesla Model S is the ability to download software updates over its cellular connection. With its touch-screen controls... April 9, 2013 by David Noland 10

Life With 2013 Tesla Model S: Range Penalty At Speed Is Lower Than Expected

I've been surprised and delighted by how efficiently my new 2013 Tesla Model S has been running at higher speeds. Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] hammers home the message that high... April 8, 2013 by David Noland 16