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The range offered by the Model S should be enough for all but the longest days behind the wheel. Several U.S. states are rolling out public charging stations. Tesla is planning a series of fast-charging stations that will replenish a depleted battery in about an hour, but the company has yet to start building those.

The base model costs US$49,900, , which is the model I drove in the test.

My time in the car was brief -- about 20 minutes -- but I came away very impressed with the Model S. Other reviews show I'm not alone. The car has received widespread praise and it will be interesting to follow Tesla's influence on the luxury car market.

The IDG News Service