# Record-Breaking Electric Vehicles The Tesla Model S P85D Rivals the McLaren F1 in Performance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-10-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-s-p85d References: [roadandtrack](http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first-looks/first-look-tesla-model-s-p85d-dual-motor) & [teslamotors](http://www.teslamotors.com/en_CA/models) All eyes are on the electric vehicle manufacturer with the release of the [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode) Model S P85D, which is making waves for being a zero emissions vehicle that's going to rival even the fastest sports cars on the road. Featuring dual motors, the Tesla Model S P85D features a top speed of 155 mph with a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of just 3.2 seconds, which means it rivals even the famed [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1) [F1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1) in performance. As we enter a new dawn of alternative transportation, the Tesla Model S P85D ushers in a new level of performance and expectation from electric vehicles. It might not be long before we see posters of them in lockers, replacing gas guzzlers with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Transportation:** The Tesla Model S P85D ushers in a new dawn of alternative transportation with its high-performance capabilities. - **Zero Emissions Vehicles:** The release of the Tesla Model S P85D highlights the growing popularity and demand for zero emissions vehicles in the market. - **Fast Electric Sports Cars:** The Tesla Model S P85D, with its unrivaled speed and acceleration, is setting a new benchmark for fast electric sports cars. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry is being disrupted by the rise of electric vehicles, with companies like Tesla leading the way in innovation. - **Clean Energy:** The push for zero emissions vehicles is driving advancements in the clean energy industry, creating new opportunities for renewable energy sources and technologies. - **Sports Car Manufacturing:** The performance capabilities of electric sports cars like the Tesla Model S P85D are challenging traditional sports car manufacturers to adapt and embrace the shift towards electric power. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industry-Leading Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1.md) - [Professional-Grade Sedan Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode.md) - [Powerful Alternative Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drako.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire.md) - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Track-Ready EV Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-s-plaid-track-package.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan.md)