Tesla Roadster (1st Gen)
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Tesla Roadster (1st Gen)
The Tesla Roadster 1st Gen is the car that started the electric vehicle revolution — the world's first lithium-ion battery EV with 394 km range in 2008, built on a Lotus Elise chassis. Only 2,450 built globally, it is one of the most historically significant cars of the 21st century.
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Key Specification
394 km
Range
53 kWh
Battery Capacity
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248 PS
Max Power
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370 Nm
Max Torque
2
Sitting Capacity
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Electric
Fuel Type
117 mm
Ground Clearance
225/45 R17 (rear)
Tire Size
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98 Litres
Boot Space
Convertible
Body Type
Single-speed (EV)
Transmission
Tesla Roadster (1st Gen) variants
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Tesla Roadster (1st Gen) Colors (3)
Tesla Roadster (1st Gen) Colors (3)
Midnight Silver
Midnight Silver
Racy Red
Electric Blue
Tesla Roadster (1st Gen) Latest Updates
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Tesla Roadster 1st Gen is now a landmark collector EV — the car that proved electric vehicles could be performance cars.
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Only 2,450 units were produced globally — extreme rarity makes it one of the most sought-after collector EVs.
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The original Roadster used a Lotus Elise chassis with Tesla's battery and motor — a unique collaboration that launched the EV revolution.
Historical significance
The original Tesla Roadster was the first highway-legal battery electric vehicle in production to use lithium-ion battery cells, and the first to achieve more than 320 km range per charge. It fundamentally changed global perception of electric vehicles.
Performance
0–100 kmph in 3.7 seconds from an electric car in 2008 was revolutionary — faster than a Porsche 911 of the era. Built on the Lotus Elise chassis, it handled as well as it accelerated and proved EVs could offer a genuine sports car experience.
Who should buy
Only for the most serious EV collectors and automotive historians — the original Tesla Roadster started the electric vehicle revolution and is one of the most historically significant cars of the 21st century. Values are appreciating rapidly.
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How is Tesla Roadster (1st Gen)
Pros
- •The car that started the global EV revolution — unmatched historical significance.
- •Only 2,450 built — extreme rarity drives collector value.
- •0–100 in 3.7 seconds in 2008 — proved EVs could be performance cars.
Cons
- •Discontinued — collector market only.
- •53 kWh battery technology is obsolete by modern standards.
- •Very limited service support for a 17+ year old EV.
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