9. Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S redefined what an electric car could be, thanks to a disruptive team daring to challenge the risk-averse auto industry.
Within a landscape dominated by skepticism toward EVs, Tesla’s engineers fused cutting-edge battery technology with the luxury and performance of a premium sedan.
The Model S didn’t just compete—it outperformed rivals, proving electric vehicles could be aspirational and exhilarating.
This bold innovation jumpstarted the global EV revolution.
Explore the Model S’s origin story at WIRED.