http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/tesla-model-surpass-one-billion-electric-miles-837677.html TESLA MODEL S Surpass' one billion electric miles by Matt Shine | 23 June 2015
[image] Tesla S saloon Tesla owners drive the equivalent of 40,000 trips around the Earth, emission-free Tesla, manufacturer of the award-winning Model S all-electric saloon, is today announcing its total vehicle fleet worldwide have driven over a billion miles. In just the three years since Model S hit the road, owners across the world have travelled the equivalent of over 4,000 trips to the moon, or almost 40,000 times around the Earth. By driving electric miles, Tesla owners have saved more than half a million tons of CO2. This month, Model S celebrated its first anniversary in the UK. Despite their recent starting point, British Model S drivers have covered 6.6 million miles which is the equivalent of over 265 times around the world and over 27 trips to the moon. A billion miles on a fleet of just under 75,000 Model S is a testament to the safety and durability of Model S and the ease of charging and driving electric vehicles. Tesla customers rely on Model S as their daily driver and for long distance road trips by charging at home or along Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network. Since the launch of Model S in 2012, Tesla has created a charging network spanning North America, Europe and Asia that now consists of 445 Supercharger stations and thousands of Destination Charging locations, enabling fast and free long distance charging. Most importantly, Model S owners can be confident that they are driving the safest car on the road thanks to Tesla's Autopilot capabilities, a low centre of gravity and a maximum possible 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Tesla will kick off this fleet milestone with the launch of the Next Billion Miles Tour which will travel around North America, Europe and Asia offering customers the opportunity to experience the exhilarating performance and handling of Model S. The Next Billion Miles Tour will visit a number of locations in the UK. To sign up for a test drive on the tour, visit http://www.teslamotors.com/en_GB/billionmiles To see how our British Model S owners have contributed their part in the 1 billion miles milestone, read their stories here: Owners Tony and Jenny regularly travel abroad with their Model S; "For every day and long distance driving and ownership experience, the Tesla takes first prize every time. We've driven it down to the French Alps three times, and toured Scotland, Wales and Cornwall." Tom has made several trips to France in his Model S with his family; "We've now completed three trips to Europe in our Model S, totalling about 3,000 miles; we've driven to Cannes, Brussels and most recently Paris. The Model S is a brilliant touring car." Brian Gilmore and his family rediscovered the road trip thanks to their Model S; "We drive it most days but it really comes into its own on long road trips." About Model S Model S is the world's first premium saloon built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. It has been engineered to deliver unprecedented range and a thrilling drive experience. Model S is the world's fastest-accelerating four-door vehicle ever built. With a rigid body structure, nearly 50/50 weight distribution and a remarkably low centre of gravity, Model S offers the responsiveness and agility expected from the world's best sports cars while providing the ride quality of a luxury performance saloon. [© femalefirst.co.uk] http://www.slashgear.com/in-just-3-years-teslas-model-s-has-been-driven-1bn-miles-23390251/ In just 3 years, Tesla’s Model S has been driven 1bn miles Jun 23, 2015 Chris Davies Tesla [image / Tesla http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tesla-model-s-11-980x420-1.jpg video https://youtu.be/SEwlX4_nkaE Tesla drivers passed 1 billion electric miles. Tesla Motors Jun 23, 2015 In just three years, Model S owners around the world have driven over one billion electric miles. Start your count today: www.teslamotors.com/billionmiles ] Tesla Model S drivers have driven their cars a billion all-electric miles, with the milestone coming just three years after the sedan was launched. The news was shared today, with Tesla comparing the cumulative distance traveled with 4,186 trips to the moon, or a continuous road trip lasting a ridiculous 2,000 years. Of course, the bigger impact that Elon Musk's plucky automotive startup would like to draw attention to is the gas and carbon dioxide saved. A billion miles of electric driving is roughly equivalent to ten years of gas-powered driving, Tesla argues, and has saved 570,000 tonnes tons of carbon dioxide from being released. That's not bad for what's undoubtedly a premium car targeting a relatively niche audience. Although used prices are starting to come down, buying a new Tesla is no small matter, even with the several thousand dollars knocked off the sticker price courtesy of state and federal incentives. In fact, the so-called "mass market" Tesla won't be available until the Model III launches, with the smaller car tipped to carry a roughly $30-35k price tag and be unveiled early next year. That's not to say the transportation conundrum has been entirely solved. As Tesla critics are fond of pointing out, all that electricity has to come from somewhere, and if that's not from environmentally-friendly sources such as solar, hydroelectric, or wind, then it usually means fossil fuels. In short, the naysayers argue, you're simply moving the pollution around rather than fully addressing the problem. Arguments around the relative efficiency of where coal and gas is turned into electricity aside, there's no denying that EV drive is catching on. Several other manufacturers have all-electric or hybrid cars available, though progress hasn't been fast enough for Musk. Twelve months ago, the outspoken CEO pledged free licensing of Tesla electric patents to car industry counterparts, in the name of boosting development and adoption of green powertrains. Publicly, we're yet to see much in the way of news from that announcement, though negotiations behind-the-scenes are undoubtedly going on. In the meantime, Tesla drivers have a little extra to boast about as they sail past gas stations in search of the nearest Supercharger. [© slashgear.com] http://www.themotorreport.com.au/61821/tesla-says-thanks-a-billion-to-customers-tour-coming-to-australia Tesla Says 'Thanks A Billion' To Customers, Tour Coming To Australia Trevor Collett | Jun 26, 2015 Tesla has announced that its fleet of Model S and Roadster electric vehicles have collectively, to date, completed the equivalent of 40,000 trips around the Earth ... 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