I'm not really a fan of modern sporty cars, least of all electric ones. However after watching the feature on the Tesla S on "Building Cars Live" last night I couldn't fail to be impressed, ranges of 300+ miles, charging time of one hour, 0-60 in 3-point-odd seconds etc. and regular software updates to add things like automatic parking.. 
However it appears the Model S at least is having some teething problems, as reported by existing owners of the vehicles. The share price has suffered accordingly.
http://www.wptv.com/newsy/teslas-201...dly-unreliable
http://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...gh-performance
I'll be watching closely as if they can iron out these problems, I'd be tempted to get one in a few years, not to look like a Guardian reading environmentally aware driver getting a "Green Car" but more of a novelty, a toy. A bit like the early adopters of the Raspberry Pi. According to the website pre-owned ones start at about £50k + which isn't horrendous I don't think. Unless you don't lease the battery?
However it appears the Model S at least is having some teething problems, as reported by existing owners of the vehicles. The share price has suffered accordingly.
http://www.wptv.com/newsy/teslas-201...dly-unreliable
http://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...gh-performance
I'll be watching closely as if they can iron out these problems, I'd be tempted to get one in a few years, not to look like a Guardian reading environmentally aware driver getting a "Green Car" but more of a novelty, a toy. A bit like the early adopters of the Raspberry Pi. According to the website pre-owned ones start at about £50k + which isn't horrendous I don't think. Unless you don't lease the battery?
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