Tesla Model S Leaked Pictures

The Tesla Roadster made headlines as one of the first normal looking electric cars. Beyond looks, the car delivers high performance acceleration, range and handling (although there have been several reported fender benders including Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers). The new Model S has been highly anticipated as costing half the price of the Roadster which retails for $109K and potentially delivering better performance... although, it is a hybrid and not pure electric. 

Unlike the Roadster which is built on a customized Lotus Elise body, the Model S is a design completely unique to Tesla. There have been reports that the design was mimmicked by rival EV manufacturer Fisker who produces cars in Europe and has repeatedly hired away Tesla employees.

Earlier today the founder of Digg, Kevin Rose, leaked these first shots of the Model S to the world a mere two hours before the public release at a show in LA. Note the all glass canopy and extended rear end hatchback. Tesla's Elon Musk has stated that the rear end of the car will seat an additional two passengers giving the car a 7 passenger capacity which is unprecedented in the sports car and electric vehicle world.