2008
Tesla Roadster Gen 1
The original Tesla Roadster proved electric vehicles could be desirable and fast. Based on the Lotus Elise chassis with an AC Induction motor, it delivered 248 miles of range — more than any other EV of its era — and 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
Electric Sports Car
Spécifications techniques
| Moteur | AC induction motor, single-speed |
| Cylindrée | N/A |
| Puissance | 248 hp |
| Couple | 371 Nm |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Transmission | RWD |
| Carburant | Electric (56 kWh) |
| Consommation | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s |
| Vitesse max | 200 km/h |
| Longueur | 3,946 mm |
| Largeur | 1,873 mm |
| Hauteur | 1,127 mm |
| Empattement | 2,352 mm |
| Poids à vide | 1,235 kg |
| Prix indicatif | $101,500 (USA, 2008) |