So that’s my overview of the 2020 Tesla Model S. It is by far the best car I’ve ever driven. And honestly, it’s the future. The day of internal combustion engines is drawing to a close. More and more Electric Vehicles will be offered. And Tesla is leading the way!
Tesla offers a number of Test Drive Events around the country where you can get behind the wheel and drive most models. Check out the Tesla web page to see if there’s an upcoming event near you. You can also visit a Tesla dealer.
But…you ask…how much does it cost?
Well, here’s the rundown on 2020 Tesla models:
Tesla does accept trade-ins although I personally think you’d get a better price selling your car to CarMax or to your local dealer.
Finally…
Don’t forget to use the Referral Code if you order any of the Tesla models. You’ll get 1,000 free supercharger miles (and so will I)!
The code is https://ts.la/martin/4151
When you drive a Tesla, you take control of a futuristic high-tech vehicle that allows you to choose an array of options that enable you to fine-tune the car’s performance to your own liking. Selecting the Control Panel on the 17-inch screen – as shown on the left – presents you with a menu listing the main systems of your car. In the photo, you can see the options available to you under the DRIVING category. Here you can select your preferred degree of acceleration, ranging from gentle to extremely fast (the Ludicrous+ mode). How do you want the steering to feel – like your granddaddy’s Oldsmobile, or like your grandma’s Porsche 911? And when you take your foot off the accelerator do you want the car to roll freely or use regenerative braking which puts some juice back into the battery? It also makes your brakes last longer.
Each category on the Control Panel allows you to make the car perform the way you want. No need to take it to a dealer or get out the tool box to open up the innards and do-it-yourself. Just make a selection on the touchscreen and you’re in business!
You may notice that the last item on the Control Panel is SOFTWARE. This is one of the breakthrough features of Tesla automobiles. Instead of coming out with redesigned models every year, Tesla sends out new features (and fixes) several times a year that the owner can download over WiFi. This means that your 2017 Model S has all the updated features of my 2020 Model S. No need to trade-in your car just to get the next generation of technological advances. You’ll get them all over WiFi – and for free!
Specs and features of the Model S:
Battery: Long Range
Acceleration: 2.3 seconds 0-60 mph
Range: 348 miles (EPA est.)
Drive: All-Wheel Drive
Seating: 5 Adults
Wheels: 19” or 21”
Weight: 4,941 lbs
Cargo: 28 cu ft
Displays: Driver Display + 17″ Touchscreen
Supercharging Max/Payment Type 250 kW max; Pay Per Use
Onboard Charger Max 11.5 kW max (48A)
Warranty Basic Vehicle – 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first
Battery & Drive Unit – 8 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first
And these features simply add up to great value and a fabulous driving experience!
Premium Interior
Premium audio system specifically tuned for a Tesla’s ultra-quiet cabin
Cold weather features including heated seats for every passenger, heated steering wheel, wiper blade defrosters and washer nozzle heaters
HEPA air filtration system prevents viruses, bacteria and offensive odors from entering the cabin
Premium Connectivity (1 year included)
Music and media over Bluetooth®
Location-aware automatic garage door opener
LED fog lamps
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection
Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors
Custom driver profiles
Wireless phone charging in center console
Congratulations. sounds like an awesome car for road trips.
Enjoy. Sounds great.
If you ever take a road trip West let me know, we could have dinner while your Tesla is charging! I just turned in a leased Fiat 500e, very much on the low end of the electric vehicles, but I loved not using gas, and I was able to commute across LA to work on a charge (about 80 miles a day). I had a slow charger at school and a fast charger at home, so for daily commuting it was perfect. They need to have more efficient solar panels for homes so that the car charging station will run off of the panels. My house is too small to make efficient use of solar panels. I would love to own an electric car that could make it from LA to Vegas on a charge. Enjoy and happy e-motoring!
Hi Amy! So nice to hear from you and to learn that you’re an EV person too! Would love to hear about your experience with the Fiat. Sounds like a perfect car for what you needed. I’m totally awed by my Tesla and hoping to get in a road trip sometime soon. Probably won’t be California just yet! LOL! Hope you and your family are happy and well!