Tesla’s first mass-produced luxury electric sedan was the Model S.
Tesla unveiled the Model S in 2009 and began customer deliveries in June 2012. It was designed as a larger, more practical successor to the two-seat Roadster, offering four doors, substantial battery capacity, and seating for passengers.
The Model S helped change perceptions of battery-electric cars by combining long driving range with high performance and premium features. Its flat battery pack was installed beneath the cabin, a layout that contributed to a low center of gravity.
Tesla later introduced the Model X SUV, Model 3 sedan, and Model Y crossover. The Model 3 was Tesla’s more affordable high-volume model, so it is a mistake to call it the company’s first electric sedan; that distinction belongs to the Model S.