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THE TESLA MODEL S: THE CAR THAT MADE ELECTRIC VEHICLES SERIOUSWhen the Model S launched in 2012, the entire world still saw EVs as slow, boring, short-range toys for tree-huggers.The Model S changed that narrative overnight.It wasn’t just an electric car — it was a statement.Here’s why the Model S was so important for EV adoption:• It proved EVs could be faster and better than gas cars0–60 mph in under 4 seconds (later Plaid versions under 2 seconds) while being completely silent and smooth. It beat most su ...