A decade after its launch, the Model S still does electric car right. With its massive range, stunning acceleration and plenty of technology, it has become one of the most popular models on the market and pushed manufacturers to embrace electricity sooner rather than later.

Despite its size, the 2023 tesla model x horsepower S handles surprisingly well. It doesn’t do the sports car impression quite as well as a Porsche Taycan on a twisty road, but it’s quick and confident, thanks to its low-set batteries that give it a great centre of gravity.

The base Model S is powered by a single motor on each axle, producing 670 hp in total, and it’s good enough to propel the car from a dead stop to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds. If you’re looking for even more performance, the top-spec Plaid offers a trio of electric motors that deliver an impressive 1,020 hp combined.

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When it comes to tech, the Model S is a class leader with a sharp touchscreen interface that keeps getting better with updates. You can also add Enhanced Autopilot, which includes a semi-autonomous driving system that can steer and accelerate on its own in most traffic situations. If you want to go further down the autonomous road, you can upgrade to Full Self-Driving capability.

Access to Tesla’s vast network of Supercharger stations is also a big selling point, as it can help relieve range anxiety and lets you top up in minutes instead of hours. But there are some areas where the Model S struggles, notably its controversial steering wheel and yoke and the decision to remove traditional column stalks.