Tesla Roadster (Original) — Electric sports roadster hero photograph
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Roadster (Original)

Roadster Mk1 (2008–2012) generation2008 – 2012Electric sports roadsterHeritage

The car that proved EVs could be fast. Lotus Elise–based, 248 hp single motor, 320 km range. Only 2,450 cars — the proof-of-concept that built Tesla.

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Every family in the current generation

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Tesla Roadster hero render
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Single Motor · RWD · 2008–2012

Tesla Roadster

Lotus Elise-based, 288 hp — the proof-of-concept that built Tesla.

1 variant3,946 mm × 1,851 mmWB 2,352 mm
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