CONSUMER REPORTS: The Tesla Model S Is The Best Car We've Ever Seen

Consumer Reports just published its $4, and it gave the electric car a 99 out of 100 — higher than any other car it has tested.

The independent, consumer-oriented magazine called the Model S "truly a remarkable car," despite its high price tag (it tested the version with the largest available battery, for $89,650) and the range limitations that make it impractical for spontaneous long trips.

Tesla is having an exceptionally good 24 hours. Wednesday afternoon, it $4, $4 up in after-hours trading.

The company now expects to deliver 21,000 cars in 2013, up from a previous goal of 20,000.

In its review, Consumer Reports wrote that the Tesla S became the top-scoring car "even though it's an electric car. In fact, it does so because it is electric."

$4, the car's score was originally a 110 out of 100. He wrote:

I spoke with CR's Jake Fisher who explained to me that the car actually scored 110 out of a 100-point scale, but that because of the limitations still inherent in owning an electric car (range, access to charging) they regularly subtract about 10% from a car's score.

The Model S review praised the car's balance, handling, comfort, roominess, and control system, while noting visibility, early technical problems, and high price as demerits.

Here's part of the review's summary:

The Tesla Model S takes everything you know about cars and stands it on its head. It's a very agile, super-quick electric luxury sedan (with a hatchback!) that seats seven and gets the equivalent of 84 mpg. Got your attention yet?

The magazine has not always been so kind to EVs. In January, it $4, calling it "a glorified golf cart of limited use."

Read the $4 (requires a subscription).