Tesla Model S was named "2013 Car of the Year" by the prestigious American magazine Motor Trend; Tesla Model S defeated cars from some big producers like BMW and Ford. This is the first time that Motor Trend magazine gives this award to an electric vehicle. Tesla Model S with a starting price of 57,400 dollars, defeated competitors like BMW 3 Series, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Lexus GS.
Tesla cars are in great demand. Tesla is working to increase production at its plant in Fremont, although in September 2012 announced that deliveries will not reach the goal of 5,000 units. Tesla announced that next year will build at least 20,000 Model S cars and it will add an electric sports utility vehicle Model X in 2014.
Motor Trend’s editor-in-chief Edward Loh said: “We had an extremely competitive field for Motor Trend’s Car of the Year. However, the Tesla Model S floored our panel of judges. The goal of the award is to name the car that best meets our six criteria, and the Tesla Model S accomplished that best … To be the first car in the 64-year history of the award to be powered by something other than gasoline must mean it is very special. It is, and thus we’re excited to name the Tesla Model S our 2013 Car of the Year.”
