Which Tesla model won the 2013 World Green Car of the Year award?

The Tesla Model S won the 2013 World Green Car of the Year award. The award recognized the battery-electric luxury sedan for combining zero-tailpipe-emission driving with strong performance, long range, and advanced technology.

The Model S entered production in 2012 as Tesla’s second production vehicle, following the Roadster. Its large battery pack was installed beneath the passenger compartment, a layout that helped lower the car’s center of gravity and created additional interior storage space.

The 2013 award was part of the World Car Awards, an international automotive awards program judged by automotive journalists from multiple countries. The Model S also received the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, but that was a separate honor.

The Model S is sometimes confused with the Model 3 because both are electric Tesla sedans. The Model 3 is a smaller, more affordable model introduced later, while the Model S was positioned as Tesla’s premium long-range sedan.