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Tesla's (TSLA) Model S Gets Record Score, Dominates Several Categories in U.K. Consumer Survey

April 20, 2016 8:43 AM EDT

Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)shares are on watch following positive survey results from AutoExpress in the U.K.

The publication noted that the Tesla Model S came out on top in its 2016 Driver Power survey. The survey consisted of about 50,000 responses and a total of 150 cars.

On the Model S, AutoExpress wrote:

Few cars have ever dominated Driver Power in the way that our 2016 winner has. The Tesla Model S’s overall score is a record high, and the all-electric executive saloon takes a staggering seven category wins.

This is the first time the Model S has placed in our poll, and it’s a debut to remember; owners just can’t get enough of their cars. They tell us the huge, tablet-sized touchscreen and autonomous driving modes set the tech benchmark, and that performance also leads the way, with the instant battery-powered acceleration.

Unsurprisingly, the car is ranked at number one for running costs as well, as drivers don’t have to fill up at fuel stations and can instead access Tesla’s growing network of rapid-charging points for free.

One potential area for concern is build quality; you’d expect a car costing £60,000-plus to finish higher than 33rd. Time will tell if this hurts long-term ownership. Still, this isn’t enough to detract from a fantastic overall package. You report that the Model S is easy to drive, comfortable and, with two optional seats in the boot, practical.



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