FUTURISTIC RIDE
LET THE MEN IN BLACK CHAUFFEUR YOU AROUND BANGKOK
Imagine getting chauffeured around in a vehicle that feels like being a space bullet, with ultra-modern controls and aesthetics. A ride that would be the future of the industry. The car in question? A Tesla.
Until Nov 25, Black Tie Limousine lets luxury disciples travel in (green) style with rides in their Tesla Model S. As part of their initiative to promote ecogreenness in the city, you’ll be speeding around without the guilt of adding pollution to the roads.
If you’ve always yearned to know what it feels like to ride in a swanky sedan that is 100% powered by electricity, this experience with Black Tie offers a chance to do so, especially if these rare and expensive cars are out of your price range. As each battery charge usually lasts 10 hours, there is no need to worry about the car running out of electricity or needing to make a battery refill. The car itself carries a spare battery so it can be charged wherever it is. A professional driver, all polished and clean and dressed in black, will pick you up at a designated time and place. On the outside, it may not seem any different to other typical limousine services, but riding in a Tesla does offer a few advantages up its sleeves.
For starters, this is quite the fitting option for travellers because there’s a spacious trunk at the back, and with no engine under the bonnet, there’s even more space to store things up front — with the storage space totalling to 894 litres.
Inside the cabin, it’s not the roomy sort suitable for the big-boned. This is not the plush type of seats you sink into with sharp and sleek leather seats that feature spacey lines and aesthetics befitting a speedy vehicle. It does feel like a sports car after all so if you’re looking for comfort, their hard seats may not be the most cozy. The car does feel airy however, thanks to its sunroof controlled by the touch screen.
The massive 43cm touch screen panel on the front dash controls everything in the car. This is the gem that gives the car its ultimate futuristic atmosphere. Once paired with your phone’s internet, it becomes a large canvas so you can easily browse for your destination, favourite song on YouTube or new restaurants.
In truth, it’s actually the driver that will feel the thrill of driving a Tesla more concretely. With its all-electric power train, the car will accelerate from 0-96kph in as little as 2.5 seconds. On the passenger’s side, it’s also a smooth ride despite its speed — a side effect from how quiet sitting in a Tesla is: there are hardly any engine sounds emitted from this vehicle. It’s practically as quiet as a recording studio.
The chauffeurs are also well trained and polite. They’ll be on standby all day and can be called immediately if your plans for pickup change at a moment’s notice. Even if there are large gaps in between your two times of using the service, Black Tie does not take overlapping bookings and the designated driver will be solely assigned to take care of you throughout the trip. As there is only one Tesla car available now for booking, book your slot early if possible, due to its popular demand. With a price point that’s only slightly more expensive than booking a Mercedez E Class, this is not a bad price to pay at all for the experience of a speedy yet green sedan. Keep the name Black Tie in mind if you seek more unique experiences because as purveyors of the luxury lifestyle, they’ve also got yacht and helicopter services available for the stylish traveller.