The Tesla test drive

We asked two of our favourite petrolheads – Jo Wood and Luisa Zissman – to swap their gas-guzzlers for an all-electric Tesla Model S P90D. Here’s what they thought

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Jo Wood

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Jo Wood

Model, TV personality and ‘organic entrepreneur’ – ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and spokesperson on environmental issues.


Drives: Mercedes 550 AMG
Driving style: Fast and safe – I’m a good driver but very much into speed.’

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Luisa Zissman

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Luisa Zissman

No-nonsense reality TV personality and entrepreneur – finalist on The Apprentice and star of Celebrity Big Brother.


Drives: Ferrari California
Driving style: ‘Fast – but calculated and safe!’

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‘The Tesla offers beautiful, guilt-free driving, and I fell in love with this car. I would buy one because it’s the vehicle of the future and the coolest car on the road. It’s my next car, but in black!’

Jo Wood

The Tesla test drive - Jo Wood

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‘I loved the Tesla but did find the charging situation limiting. It was a speed machine though, which I liked – I was surprised by how sporty and responsive it was for an electric car. If it were cheaper I’d consider it.’

Luisa Zissman

The Tesla test drive - Luisa Zissman


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Tesla
Model S
P90D

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  • Fully electric all-wheel drive
  • 315 mile range (NEDC rated)
  • 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds (2.8 seconds with Ludicrous upgrade)
  • Top speed of 155mph

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  • Eight-year, infinite mile battery and drive warranty
  • Free long-distance travel using Tesla’s Supercharger network
  • £4,500 UK government grant for every Model S
  • No road tax

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  • Exemption from London Congestion Charge
  • No showroom or luxury vehicle tax
  • Subsidised socket installation for home or office charging

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