5 interesting facts to know about Tesla
What's the story
Tesla has been a trailblazer in the automotive industry, pushing the boundaries and turning the once-distant dream of all-electric cars into a reality. Tesla has made remarkable progress since its inception in 2003 in making its once rare and expensive cars affordable and accessible to the general public. Now, let's explore some lesser-known but interesting facts about the automaker.
#1
Who founded Tesla?
Many believe Tesla is billionaire Elon Musk's brainchild. However, the fact is that the company was founded by Eric Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. In February 2004, Musk led the Series A funding round, joining Tesla's board of directors as its chairperson and later becoming the CEO. And if you didn't know already, the company's name is a tribute to inventor Nikola Tesla.
#2
World's fastest electric car made by Tesla
Tesla claims its Roadster is "the quickest" street-legal production car in the world, with "record-setting acceleration, range, and performance." The four-seater all-electric model can accelerate from 0-100kmph in just 1.9 seconds. It also offers a top speed of over 400kmph and a stunning range of 965km on a single charge. The second-generation Tesla Roadster will reportedly enter production next year.
#3
Tesla also created world's safest car
Tesla's Model S is one of the most decorated cars. It holds the titles of the lowest drag coefficient and the largest panoramic sunroof in any production car. But not many know that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's roof crush resistance testing machine actually broke, but it couldn't crush the Model S under it. Yes, it is built like a tank.
#4
One of biggest infotainment systems onboard cars
Modern-day cars pack a bunch of connectivity features, including support for smartphone integration, dedicated SIM cards, wireless charging, and more. Interestingly, the Tesla Model S has one of the biggest infotainment systems among today's cars. The popular four-seater sedan sports a massive 17-inch touchscreen panel that acts as your single control panel for driving, navigation, music, and everything else you need.
#5
Tesla cars come with dedicated dog mode
In 2019, Tesla introduced a dog mode on its cars that allows you to set a cabin temperature to keep your dog comfortable while you are away. In this mode, the infotainment screen also broadcasts a message to passersby, letting them know that the pet is safe. Notably, the feature includes both cooling and heating modes.