Tesla Model S Is The Best Car To Own, According To This Survey

According to a survey conducted by UK-based Auto Express, Tesla Motors Inc TSLA's Model S sedan is the best car to own in the United Kingdom.

Auto Express' surveyed nearly 50,000 of its users to rate cars on factors including reliability, performance and running costs. Tesla's Model S sedan achieved an overall score of 97.46 out of 100, which proved to be the highest score on record.

"Unsurprisingly, the car is ranked at number one for running costs as well, as drivers don't have to fill up at fuel stations and can instead access Tesla's growing network of rapid-charging points for free," the report stated.

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The report added that Tesla also scored huge points with its tablet-sized touchscreen and autonomous driving modes. The car's performance was also cited as a positive given its "instant battery-powered acceleration."

Ryan Hynd, a Tesla Model S owner, described to Auto Express that his car "quiet and incredibly quick, while Tesla customer service has been absolutely brilliant."

Renault took second and third place in the survey with its ZOE and Kadjar models.

Shares of Tesla were trading higher by more than 3 percent at $253.32 early Wednesday afternoon.