@elonmusk The batteries are placed under the vehicle floor. This saves interior and trunk (boot) space but increases the risk of battery damage by debris or impact (see #Crashes and fires). After two vehicle fires in 2013 due to road debris, the Model S
@elonmusk On January 2012 Tesla ceased production of the Roadster, and in June the company launched its second car, the Model S luxury sedan.[30] The Model S won several automotive awards during 2012 and 2013, including the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year
