Tesla Roadster
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Product Overview
Tesla Roadster is a subcompact convertible in production from 2008 to 2012. It was powered by 292hp of electric twisting power aided by a battery capacity of 53kWh.
Based on the body of a Lotus Elise, the Roadster is one of the earliest modern EVs. It had relatively long electric range, thanks to its rather lightweight frame. Thanks to the car's placement of its battery pack on the bottom, the car handles rather well for what it is.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Tesla Roadster comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 59%
Pros
- Rather quick
- Overall good handling
- Fun little car
Cons
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Quite impractical
What external reviewers found
External score 77%
Pros
- Impressive range
- Impressive electric range
- Powerful electric motor
Cons
- Only eight-hour charge
- No induction or exhaust noise
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Specifications
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External Reviews
carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Tesla is hugely, comically fast, and somehow manages to feel even faster than its claimed, supercar-standard sub-four second 0-60mph time. The Tesla is set up with no toe-in or wheel camber for maximum efficiency and therefore maximum range. Not as good as the Lotus Elise it's based on, if we're being honest.
Pros
- Impressive range
- Powerful electric motor
- Impressive electric range
Cons
- No induction or exhaust noise
- Only eight-hour charge
Also Check
References
- ^ Tesla Roadster (2008) electric review. [carmagazine].
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