Tesla "Model S" which started car delivery from 2014 is an orthodox EV sedan full of luxury

American electric car (EV) specialized manufacturersTesla MotorsIs a premium EV sedan scheduled to start delivering cars in Japan around the spring of 2014Model SAre on display. The skeleton part was also exhibited in the booth, so that we could see a part of the mechanism.

Expansive lines and voluminous body are designed like model of premium sedan.



The chassis part and the exhibition model of the driving system are also placed immediately beside the booth.


The center of the car is almost flat, and this part has a lithium ion battery installed.


The suspension is an air suspension using pneumatic pressure, and it is possible to adjust the car height with one touch (described later).


Electric motor for regenerative braking and EV motor arranged in "RR layout" further behind the rear wheel, around the rear end of the body.


Front wheel suspension Around. It seems to be a premium sedan, it has become multi-link type suspension. The suspension arm is not a press but a pattern of castings.


Radiator placed further in front of the front wheel. One on each side is mounted. This radiator seems to be due to the heat dissipation of the air conditioner and lithium ion battery.


Yamaha's concept car "MOTIVMr. Gordon Murray (left end), who is also a designer, seemed to be interested in visiting the booth.


When you bring your hand closer, the handle will jump out of the door. Production of premium level also around this.


When you open the door, you first jump into the eyes, a huge display installed in the center console.


Very distinctive instrument panel surroundings


The 17-inch size liquid crystal panel is carried and all the control of the car body are made to be able to operate with this touch type panel.


All around the meter liquid crystal display


Kevin Yu, Director of Asia Pacific Region of Tesla, introduced us the height adjustment system. If you manipulate the screen like this with ...


The height of the car changed in this way.




The rear is a hatchback, and there is a large trunk space and a child seat with a 5-point seat belt that can be added as an option.


Traditional engine room is a trunk space


This is home charging facility. The right normal charger and rapid charger are prepared. Besides this, TESLA seems to install free charging facilities in the country in order, so the owner can use it for free.


This is an adapter to be used at charging stations installed in Japan. You can also use a charging station installed at more than 5000 places nationwide.


TESLA says that we are going through a test drive event of this "model S" from time to time. If you are interested inwebsitePlease check it.