Cars have been implementing electric motors for quite some time now. They use it for different purposes. Most popular hybrid vehicle is probably Toyota Prius which uses internal combustion engine and electric motor to reduce air pollution. When electric motor is charged it will be main power generator for car unless driver accelerates aggressively. In which case gasoline engine will provide help.

There is another type of hybrid vehicles, mainly in sports exotics category. Porsche 918 is super car powered by v8 engine and two electric motors. Way 918 operates is very different from all other cars.  It uses internal combustion engine and only switches to electric motors when main power source is weak. Switching gears for example, for a split second electric motors will provide boost to RPMs until 918 gears up, then it fires up V8 again. This is way Porsche 918 is always accelerating and has astonishing 2.2 second 0 to 60 acceleration. This is very performance focused take on hybrid vehicle technology.

There is third category, Tesla Motors cars. They are strictly electric and focus both on performance and environment depending which model you choose. Model S has most options if you are looking for something quick. There is roadster version of Model S which provides roughly around 600 break horse power and has outstanding 3.5 second 0 to 60 acceleration. Model X is urban setting vehicle and contrary to its Roadster neighbor provides more economical performance. All Tesla Motors cars use electric motors and need to be charged instead of re-fueling. Today there are about 500 Charging stations all around U.S with more then 3000 Charging outlets. Tesla cars have mechanisms which provide additional energy regeneration by converting kinetic energy from breaking into electrical charge of motor. But this makes very slight difference in urban setting since this technology is at its fullest during aggressive breaking. Something like you see on F1 racing.

Tesla Model S non roadster version goes for around $70,000 which puts it in field with some of phenomenal sports cars.

Such as Jaguar F type and BMW M3. Both of which car manufacturers have a lot of fame and following. It will be hard for Tesla Motors to squeeze in to this competition. And lets admit there is not a lot of charisma behind electric car which sounds like electric fan when accelerating aggressively. That if we talk about non super car version of Model S. The super car version with phenomenal speed upgrades goes for around $105,000 and is a bit behind performance wise compared to rivals at that price range. Dodge Viper and Audi R8 both go for roughly same price and outshine Tesla Model S on track. Plus they both have looks department on point. But Tesla Motors has its niche which is extremely environmental friendly cars and I am sure will gain a lot of recognition in near future. They also come with superior safety and reliability guarantees which are new pivotal features of the car manufacturers.