The first time you drive the Tesla Roadster, prepare to be surprised. You’re at freeway speed in seconds without even thinking about it. There’s no clutch to contend with and no race-car driving techniques to perform. Just the touch of your foot and you’re off, without any of the sluggishness of an automatic. How powerful is the acceleration? A quick story to illustrate. A favorite trick here at Tesla Motors is to invite a passenger along and ask him to turn on the radio. At the precise moment we ask, we accelerate. But who needs music when you’re experiencing such a symphony of motion. Rest assured that this responsiveness works at all speeds, as noticeable when you’re inching your way through parking lots as when flying alongThe Tesla Roadster’s specs illustrate what it does (0 to 60 in about 4 seconds) — as well as what it doesn’t (zero emissions, zero motor oil). With one moving part in the motor, no clutch, and two gears, it’s not only a joy to drive, but to own as well. There is no motor oil to change; no filters, belts, or spark plugs to replace; no oxygen sensors to mistrust before an emissions test — in fact, no emissions test required ever. Other than inspection, the only service we recommend for the first 100,000 miles is brake and tire
service.| TESLA ROADSTER SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Style | 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster |
| Drivetrain | Electric motor with 2-speed electric-shift manual transmission with integral differential |
| Motor | 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,500 rpm, regenerative "engine braking" |
| Chassis | Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
| Acceleration | 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds |
| Top Speed | Over 130 mph |
| Range | 250 miles EPA highway |
| Battery Life | Useful battery life in excess of 100,000 miles |
| Energy Storage System | Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack |
| Full Charge | As short as 3.5 hours |
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