Franz von Holzhausen is an American vehicle designer. Since 2008, he has been in charge of design at Tesla, Inc. He led design for the Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Semi, Cybertruck and Tesla Roadster. Prior to Tesla, he worked in design at Mazda, General Motors, and Volkswagen.
Holzhausen in 2008
The Tesla Model S is a battery electric executive car with a liftback body style built by Tesla, Inc. since 2012. The Model S features a battery-powered dual-motor, all-wheel drive layout, although earlier versions featured a rear-motor and rear-wheel drive layout.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S prototype at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
First production Model S, with owner and Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson
Until 2018, the Model S had an optional folding third row with rear-facing seats for two children with a five-point harness.