The +Tesla Motors Model S is too my eyes at least a much more attractive machine than the new Infiniti. On the other hand, the extra range it offers comes at a significant price and +Infiniti will be using industry standard charging connectors rather than the proprietary setup that Tesla has opted for.
I'm still unconvinced about the long-term viability of both Tesla as a company and the battery technology they are using (packing thousands of lithium-cobalt-oxide cells into the pack). Despite my concerns about the durability Nissan's air-cooled battery, at least they offer an 8-year warranty and I'm reasonably confident the company will remain with us for a while.
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Did the Infiniti LE electric luxury sedan just become Tesla's worst nightmare?
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One of the surprise stars of the New York Auto Show media days this week was the Infiniti LE Concept. The design study for an electric four-door sedan is a close approximation of a car that will roll …
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The small battery pack and resulting small range is the major weak point in the Infiniti LE sedan.
It is confirmed that the Infiniti will only have 100 mile range now. To me that is a killer for a luxury car.