"The Model S is among the most crucial developments in the automotive industry in the last century. Just as the Ford Model T made its mark on passenger transportation, becoming the first combustion engine vehicle to be successfully developed and marketed at a time when horse and buggy were the preferred mode of transportation, the Model S revolutionized things a step further."
"As TIME described this year, the Model S "proved to be a game-changing experience for electric vehicles," and it ended up truly catalyzing things for not only the industry, but Tesla as well. The Model S acted as a fundraiser of sorts for future vehicles, just as the Model X did. They paved the way for the Model 3 and Model Y to be developed and offered by Tesla at a price point that was more acceptable and accessible to the masses."
The Tesla Model S earned placement on TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of the 2000s and helped push EVs into mainstream consideration. The Model S combined long range, advanced electronics, and premium design, delivering about 265 miles per charge and touchscreen controls that centralized vehicle functions. The Model S and the 2008 Roadster accelerated electrification and demonstrated commercial viability, enabling Tesla to fund and develop lower-cost models such as the Model 3 and Model Y. The Model S now represents a small share of Tesla sales; the Model S/Model X/Cybertruck grouping sold 85,133 units last year of 1.789 million total cars.
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