Tesla Roadster
Who said electric cars are no fun? With more than 300 km in range and performances that compare to the world’s most legendary sports cars, the Tesla Roadster aimed to please. In fact, the only thing holding it back from widespread popularity was its $140,000 price tag. The Californian company has thus decided to discontinue its production and focus on the Model S, a more affordable electric vehicle.
Tesla Roadster
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $125,000 (estimated) |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,353/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 288 hp @ 5,000 rpm (215 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 0 – 5,400 rpm (370 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Category | Convertible / Roadster over $50,000, Electric |
| Assembly | Norwich, GB |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 140 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P175/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 3,939 mm (155″) |
| Width | 1,852 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,127 mm (44″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm (93″) |
| Front track | 1,466 mm (58″) |
| Rear track | 1,499 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,238 kg (2,729 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | N/A |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 4/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 67%(view ratings) |