Tesla Model S is clearly capable of 100+ MPH for some distance, at this speed it drains the battery much faster, similar to gasoline engine consumes much more gas.
Model S has only 1 speed transmission, if if has 6-7 speed transmission then maybe it would be driven at higher top speed and also consume less electricity.
On the side note, driven at triple digit speed on Autobahn is very safe, slower traffic keeps right and medium speeders go back to right lane soon after passing slower vehicles, faster traffic doesn't have to flash high-beam to left lane bandits because there is none.
Also, driving at higher speed requires driver full attention to the road condition and traffic, no texting and no other activities only concentrate on driving. That why there are less accidents on Autobahn per million vehicle miles than on Interstate Highway in USA.
Model S has only 1 speed transmission, if if has 6-7 speed transmission then maybe it would be driven at higher top speed and also consume less electricity.
On the side note, driven at triple digit speed on Autobahn is very safe, slower traffic keeps right and medium speeders go back to right lane soon after passing slower vehicles, faster traffic doesn't have to flash high-beam to left lane bandits because there is none.
Also, driving at higher speed requires driver full attention to the road condition and traffic, no texting and no other activities only concentrate on driving. That why there are less accidents on Autobahn per million vehicle miles than on Interstate Highway in USA.