Does the Tesla Model S have what it takes
Discussion
... to be more than a passing fad and appeal to petrolheads?
I started hearing more about Tesla recently and was surprised to see so many on PH in support of what the car is and what it can do. I think i'm surprised because i assumed the noise associated with the love of driving was an important factor in the driving experience. The model S is clearly lacking in that department and i thought it would face tough judgement.
Autoexpress and Autocar just released their p85d reviews, both glowing and i wondered if the p85d had what it takes to appeal to petrolheads. Is it the kind of car you would buy to do all duties, much like the people who buy and m3, m5, rs4, xfr etc. To ferry around the family and also wake up early on a sunday morning, excited to take it for a blast.
Seeing past the obvious "insane" acceleration party piece, do these tesla cars appeal as a drivers car? Much like the electric SLS that featured on top gear and on chris harris drive, both approached the car with serious doubts that lacking in noise and 2.2 tonnes is just a silly recipe for a petrolhead. As it transpired the reviews were positive leaving them quite interested, i'm sure neither would buy one (esp at the SLS price). The p85d also around 700bhp and 2.2 tonnes, also 4wd but this time practical and relatively affordable nothing like the 300k SLS.
Ok, its a lot more conservative looking, less luxurious but seems like Tesla relatively speaking have come up with a game changer but at 2.2 tonnes and no noise is it? For the petrolhead?
I started hearing more about Tesla recently and was surprised to see so many on PH in support of what the car is and what it can do. I think i'm surprised because i assumed the noise associated with the love of driving was an important factor in the driving experience. The model S is clearly lacking in that department and i thought it would face tough judgement.
Autoexpress and Autocar just released their p85d reviews, both glowing and i wondered if the p85d had what it takes to appeal to petrolheads. Is it the kind of car you would buy to do all duties, much like the people who buy and m3, m5, rs4, xfr etc. To ferry around the family and also wake up early on a sunday morning, excited to take it for a blast.
Seeing past the obvious "insane" acceleration party piece, do these tesla cars appeal as a drivers car? Much like the electric SLS that featured on top gear and on chris harris drive, both approached the car with serious doubts that lacking in noise and 2.2 tonnes is just a silly recipe for a petrolhead. As it transpired the reviews were positive leaving them quite interested, i'm sure neither would buy one (esp at the SLS price). The p85d also around 700bhp and 2.2 tonnes, also 4wd but this time practical and relatively affordable nothing like the 300k SLS.
Ok, its a lot more conservative looking, less luxurious but seems like Tesla relatively speaking have come up with a game changer but at 2.2 tonnes and no noise is it? For the petrolhead?
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