TESLA Model S event

[TomT]

As much as I like BMW in general, with all the crap that BMW pulled in manipulating the system with the Mini-E and other alternative fuel vehicles, they need to fully demonstrate that they are actually serious before they will be on my list for any EV...

Until Tesla comes up with a compact/mid-size car, I won't buy one. S is really huge for us. BMW i3 is at the top of my next EV list for now.
Who here thinks, S will be released on time ?

 

[teamveevee]

When Testa took over the NUMMI plant from Toyota, they announced that Tesla will produce an Electric version of Toyota Rav 4 at the same plant. Did they mention anything about that in the event. Any news about the current status of this project? I hope the price will be much cheaper, but may the other electric components will be same as those in Model S?

 

[palmermd]

When Testa took over the NUMMI plant from Toyota, they announced that Tesla will produce an Electric version of Toyota Rav 4 at the same plant. Did they mention anything about that in the event. Any news about the current status of this project? I hope the price will be much cheaper, but may the other electric components will be same as those in Model S?

I saw the Rav4ev at the green drive expo a few weeks ago. It looks like a great car. No pricing on any other information, just a car sitting there to view, but it looks great. Sorry I don't have any good pictures to share.

 

[mitch672]

When Testa took over the NUMMI plant from Toyota, they announced that Tesla will produce an Electric version of Toyota Rav 4 at the same plant. Did they mention anything about that in the event. Any news about the current status of this project? I hope the price will be much cheaper, but may the other electric components will be same as those in Model S?

Since that will just be a conversion, I wouldn't be surprised to just see them use the AC propulsion system (which is not cheap, but is very good), or some redesign/licensing of it...

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[mwalsh]

I saw the Rav4ev at the green drive expo a few weeks ago. It looks like a great car. No pricing on any other information, just a car sitting there to view, but it looks great.

I'm rather hoping it'll be on the Green Ride-n-Drive event, during Press Days at the LA Auto Show. If it is, I'll drive it and report back. Though these drives are usually only around the block containing the convention center, so don't expect a lot. But I should still be able to at least get an impression.

 

[chris1howell]

Here are the photos I took...


2011-10-01_16-53-00_781 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_17-08-44_775 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_17-09-34_991 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_17-10-44_433 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_17-11-00_986 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_17-22-51_253 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_17-48-30_254 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_18-17-40_792 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_18-18-58_608 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_18-36-42_402 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_18-46-51_970 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_18-51-37_503 by chris1howell, on Flickr


2011-10-01_19-08-22_143 by chris1howell, on Flickr

 

[palmermd]

what is with the willie wonka chocolate car?

 

[mwalsh]

what is with the willie wonka chocolate car?

LOL! It's a clay buck. :lol:

 

[TEG]

When Testa took over the NUMMI plant from Toyota, they announced that Tesla will produce an Electric version of Toyota Rav 4 at the same plant. Did they mention anything about that in the event. Any news about the current status of this project? I hope the price will be much cheaper, but may the other electric components will be same as those in Model S?

Now I think they changed plans and Toyota plans to build them in Canada at the plant alongside the regular Rav4EVs.
I think most (all?) will head to California as Toyota could use some ZEV credits to satisfy CARB mandates.

 

[TEG]

Since that (RAV4EV) will just be a conversion, I wouldn't be surprised to just see them use the AC propulsion system (which is not cheap, but is very good), or some redesign/licensing of it...
http://www.acpropulsion.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No, they already announced a partnership where they will use Tesla drivetrain and battery technology in the new RAV4EV.
I think the prototypes out now have modified Roadster drivetrains, but the production versions may get newer Model S technology.

 

[mwalsh]

The Musky one coming up on CNBC in just a few minutes, talking about the electric car market.

 

[TonyWilliams]

The Musky one coming up on CNBC in just a few minutes, talking about the electric car market.

Says a high volume, low(er) cost car in 4 years. Calls the roadster a niche, low volume, high cost car, and the Model S as mid volume (20,000), mid cost car.

 

[surfingslovak]

The Musky one coming up on CNBC in just a few minutes, talking about the electric car market.

Picked up the link to the video recording on the Tesla forum: http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000051338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;