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In reference to the article below:
http://www.gizmag.com/tesla-model-s/11386/
Tesla S wt=3825 lb with300 mile range pack, 8000 18650 cells, 70 kwh, pack wt=1200 lb
This means the car without the pack= 2625# (vs Volt=3100#)
for 160 mile pack, 5500 cells, 42 Kwh, calculated pack wt=825#
Therefore:
Tesla S with 160 mile pack=3450# (vs 3500# for the Volt)
0-60 MPH in 5.6 seconds.
Approx cost comparison 39900$ Volt, 57500$ Tesla (before 7500$ Fed rebate)
http://www.gizmag.com/tesla-model-s/11386/
Tesla S wt=3825 lb with300 mile range pack, 8000 18650 cells, 70 kwh, pack wt=1200 lb
This means the car without the pack= 2625# (vs Volt=3100#)
for 160 mile pack, 5500 cells, 42 Kwh, calculated pack wt=825#
Therefore:
Tesla S with 160 mile pack=3450# (vs 3500# for the Volt)
0-60 MPH in 5.6 seconds.
Approx cost comparison 39900$ Volt, 57500$ Tesla (before 7500$ Fed rebate)