2013 Tesla Model S Performance

This is the car that put Tesla on the map, a large electric hatchback with seating for five and a big cargo area under the rear hatch. It drives like a sports sedan, with instant response and a low center of gravity from the battery pack. Inside, the cabin is minimalist and airy, dominated by a 17-inch touchscreen that controls nearly everything. Cargo space is generous for a sedan, and the rear seats fold flat to swallow bulky loads. The Performance trim sits above the base Dc Fast Charge model, adding a more powerful motor and a firmer suspension for sharper handling. Its electric motor sends 443 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission, giving you instant, seamless acceleration from a stop. The Performance trim's sport-tuned suspension lowers the ride height and firms up the dampers, so you feel the road more but corner flatter.