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
Especificações técnicas
| Motor | AC induction motor, single-speed |
| Cilindrada | N/A |
| Potência | 248 hp |
| Torque | 371 Nm |
| Câmbio | Single-speed |
| Tração | RWD |
| Combustível | Electric (56 kWh) |
| Consumo | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s |
| Velocidade máxima | 200 km/h |
| Comprimento | 3,946 mm |
| Largura | 1,873 mm |
| Altura | 1,127 mm |
| Entre-eixos | 2,352 mm |
| Peso em ordem de marcha | 1,235 kg |
| Faixa de preço | $101,500 (USA, 2008) |