With its luxury sedan accommodations, pulse-quickening performance, world-class handling and unmatched range, the Model S is a huge departure from the typical electric car. Yet thanks to a thoroughly modern interpretation of interior design and a host of advanced technological features the Model S also serves as a new benchmark for all vehicles, electric or otherwise. The 2014 Tesla Model S is propelled by water-cooled electric motor that routes power directly to the wheels through a single-speed direct drive. Lithium-ion battery packs are utilized for power.