Tesla introduced long-range electric vehicles, created a fast-charging network that allowed it to replace gas-powered vehicles for many Americans, then ramped up EV mass production to unprecedented levels.
Less than 20 years into the company’s existence, there’s no official Tesla museum that fans of the brand can flock to. But next year, in Los Angeles, there’s something close to it: an exhibit dedicated to Tesla at the Petersen Automobile Museum.
Called “Inside Tesla: Powering the Electric Revolution,” the show is now open and showcases more of Tesla’s production models and top-level bragging rights. It includes looking at the entire ecosystem and lifestyle, as well as looking at the impact of the company and its CEO Elon Musk.
Here are just a few of the cars that were part of the show:
2005 Tesla Roadster “Aerodynamic Buck” (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Model of the floor of the Tesla Roadster 2017 (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Roadster Founders Series (Petersen Automobile Museum)
AC Propulsion 1997 tzero + Generator trailer “Long Ranger” (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Tesla convertible
Three Tesla Roadster were part of the exhibits: the Aerodynamic Buck, the Founders Series and the 2017 Roadster. And in addition to all of that, there was the original 1997 AC Propulsion tzero that was the inspiration for the Roadster—including the segment. introduces the generator “Long Ranger”.
2013 Tesla Model S P85 (Petersen Automobile Museum)
2016 Tesla Model 3 Prototype (Petersen Automobile Museum)
2012 Tesla Model X Prototype (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Performance Tesla Model Y 2020 (1 millionth) (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y
The show featured the early Model S P85—the first produced electric passenger car not based on a gasoline model—and included early prototypes of the Model X, Model 3, and Model Y. And in between. it includes ideas like Tesla’s Direct Selling Modelas well as efforts to revolutionize service.
2021 Tesla Model S Stripe Nürburgring (Petersen Automobile Museum)
2021 Tesla Model S Stripe Nürburgring (Petersen Automobile Museum)
2021 Tesla Model S Stripe Nürburgring (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Tesla Model S Plaid Nürburgring
This is the only place you can see the unmodified 2021 production Tesla Model S Plaid, the record-setting, world record-setting Nürburgring fastest production EV lap—7:35,479 minutes and Average speed is 103 mph. All the time on ‘Ring has paid off with something better Plaid tracking mode Model WILL in 2022.
2019 Tesla Cybertruck Prototype (Petersen Automobile Museum)
2019 Tesla Cybertruck Prototype (Petersen Automobile Museum)
2019 Tesla Cybertruck Prototype (Petersen Automobile Museum)
Cybertruck Prototype
Tesla introduced Cybertruck Prototype in November 2019, with production versions in 2021 having an expected starting price of $39,900, range up to 500 miles, 0-60 mph times under 2, 9 seconds, loads up to 14,000 and “almost impenetrable”. Outer frame” made of 30X cold rolled stainless steel. It hasn’t arrived yet, but the radical design claims are worth seeing in person.
As the museum emphasizes, the exhibits include more than just cars, including information and displays on the Powerwall and Tesla’s energy ecosystem, the Gigafactory, its production automation, solar roof, and Autopilot and Full Self-Driver. Don’t forget to link up with SpaceX, Hyperloop, and Boring Company—like Not A Flamethrower.
The exhibition opens November 20 and will last for nearly a year—until October 22, 2023. Admission is $19 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for kids ages 4 to 17.
