Tesla Roadster
Proved electric could be fast.
Tesla Roadster
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- Power
- 248 hp
- 0–60 / 62
- 3.9s
- Top speed
- 125 (limited)
- Range / weight
- 244
- Price / year
- 2008
- Drive
- —
Design
Lotus Elise-derived roadster.
Driving
Silent, instant acceleration.
Engineering
Thousands of laptop-style lithium-ion cells.
Legacy
Launched Tesla; about 2,450 built.
Full specs
| Engine | Electric, 53 kWh |
|---|---|
| Power | 248 hp |
| Zero To Sixty | 3.9s |
| Top Speed mph | 125 (limited) |
| Range EPA Miles | 244 |
