You can get the 85kWh Model S for $80k with an EPA rated range of 265 miles. Let's see what the other companies are offering: BMW i3: $41k @ 81 mile range Niss

You can get the 85kWh Model S for $80k with an EPA rated range of 265 miles. Let's see what the other companies are offering: BMW i3: $41k @ 81 mile range Nissan Leaf: $30k @ 75 mile range Honda Fit: $36k @ 82 mile range It has 3 times more range than any of these cars and sells for 2-3x as much but is a few classes above when it comes to safety, comfort, performance, options, etc... The Model S deserves every bit of praise it gets.