The first full-sized electric sedan is the Tesla Model S. It was first released at a press conference on June 30, 2008 and the prototype was brought to the public on March 26, 2009. Now to talk about the car itself. The chassis and body are made completely of aluminum with double wish-bone suspension all around. The car will be able to seat 7 with the last row facing backwards, and still have more trunk space than most sedans. I was unable to find the motor size but the 3,825 lb sedan should get up to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and be able to go all the way up to 120 mph. The Model S will have three battery options: 160, 230, or 300 miles on a charge. Unlike most electric cars, the battery will be located under the floor so it will not take up cargo space. Like all (two) models Tesla offers, the car can plug into almost any outlet in the world and can charge in about 45 mins. with Tesla's Quick Charge. Tesla is going to start taking orders for the Model S in 2012 at a unbelievable low base price of $57,400.
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