1. TESLA EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
By: Arielle Solheim

2. BACKGROUND
Founded by Elon Musk (Paypal), Martin Eberhard, Mark Tarpenning, JB Straubel, and Ian Wright
Tesla “Roadster”
Nikola Tesla
AC Propulsion T-Zero

3. EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Laptop batteries Lithium-ion
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries normally used in hybrid cars
Battery has capacity of 56kWh—high density makes the battery last longer
Problem with Lithium-ion batteries
Battery pack heater

4. THE ROADSTER: PRICES & MODELS
Starting price: $109,000
The Roadster Sport price: $128,500
0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds
Driving range of 245 miles

5. Motor Acceleration Roadster Roadster Sport Torque
273 lb-fit at 0-5,400 rpm
295 lb-ft at 0-5,100 rpm
Horsepower
302 hp at 5,000-6,000 rpm
299 at 4,400-6,000 rpm
Max rpm
14,000 rpm
Acceleration
Roadster
Roadster Sport
Top Speed
125 mph
0 to 60 mph
3.9 seconds
3.7 seconds

6. Model S Performance goes 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
THE
MODEL S
Starting price of $62,400
Active air suspension
0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds
Model S Performance goes 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds

7. FEATURES
DOOR HANDLES
When not in use, the handles retract into the body. When you approach the car with the key, the handles slide out and unlatch
TOUCH-SCREEN
17” touch-screen dashboard with Wi-Fi
Tracks your efficiency on the screen so you can know how far you can go
GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windows
models/features

8. BATTERY OPTIONS

9. THE MODEL X Crossover sport utility vehicle
0-60 mph in under 5 seconds
Optional dual motor all-wheel drive
Deliveries will begin in 2014

10. CHARGING
3.5 hours from empty to full (using a high power wall connector at 240 volts and 70 amps)
Mobile Charging
High Power Charging

11. How do you take a road trip?
How far can you go?
A 60 kWh battery supplies 232 miles per charge
The largest battery supplies 300 miles per charge
How do you take a road trip?
PUBLIC STATION
J1772 Adapter

240 VOLT OUTLET
Mobile Connector
SUPERCHARGER NETWORK

12. ADVANTAGES Efficiency No more oil changes or smog checks
$7,500 Federal Tax Credit
Free parking
HOV lane access
Electricity sources: nuclear power, natural gas, hydroelectric, coal and oil
Gas has one primary source

13. MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
CHEVY VOLT
NISSAN LEAF

14. Safety recalls
Time to recharge
Price
DISADVANTAGES

15. SIGNIFICANCE OF TESLA MOTORS
Tesla Motors hasn’t been around for very long, but their EV battery technology is considered to be the best
Tesla helped advance alternative fuel technology

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