Tesla Model S: The Devil is in the Detail

increase efficiency. These small design elements help the Model S achieve the most practical driving range out of electric vehicles on the market today.

The wheels feature an attention to detail not seen with many automakers, even some luxury makes. The overall design makes the wheel look like a turbine, like what you find on an airplane. The Tesla insignia in the center of each wheel is engraved in the metal, ensuring they will

continue to look good for years to come. Other automakers often use stickers or paint the insignia on the wheel, which does not endure. 

When it comes to the interior, Tesla did not skim over the details. The Model S comes with a flat-bottomed steering wheel like what you would find in a race car, giving the car an even more athletic feel. Tesla injects a healthy degree of technology by using a center stack that is a large, glossy

touchscreen, completely foregoing physical controls. The gauge cluster is also completely electronic, unlike the mixture of analog and electronic displays found in most modern vehicles, giving the driver the ability to customize what he sees while driving. 

Tesla’s keen attention to detail continues when it comes to the other design elements in the Model S interior. The stitching in the leather upholstery is meticulously done,

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1 decade ago

Great marriage of technology and artistry.

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