Tesla Roadster 2

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2008 - 2009

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In 2010 this car was replaced by: Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

Announced

2024

Discontinued

2 2.5 Sport 2.5 Base

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Technical Specifications of Tesla Roadster 2.0

General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2008 - 2009

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place.: USA

Current Status Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): Roadster

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA): 244 mi

Range WLTP Range according to WLTP ratings. TEL: car in its lightest configuration. TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.: TEL

TEH

280 mi No Data

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.: kWh/100 mi

Wh/mi

20.7 kWh 207 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

53 kWh 50.4 kWh

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

16.8 kW

Charge Port The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.: Type 1 (J1772)

Performance

Drive Type Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s): RWD

Engine Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.: Power

Torque

248 hp (185 kW) 273 lb-ft

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 3.9 s

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 125 mph

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00 mph

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 155.3 in

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

73.7 in No Data

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 44.4 in

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 92.6 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 2

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2877 lb

Cargo Volume Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up). Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded). Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.: Trunk

Max

Frunk

No Data No Data No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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How Far Can You Go in Tesla Roadster 2.0

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Charging Tesla Roadster 2.0

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Socket specs Socket specs: 120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 1.8 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 18 h 40 min (~8 mph)

NEMA 5-20

Socket specs Socket specs: 120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 2.4 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 13 h 00 min (~10 mph)

NEMA 6-20

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 4.8 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 06 h 00 min (~21 mph)

NEMA 14-30

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 7.2 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 04 h 40 min (~31 mph)

NEMA 14-50

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 50 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 12 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 02 h 48 min (~52 mph)

NEMA 6-50

Socket specs Socket specs: 240 V, 50 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 12 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 02 h 48 min (~52 mph)

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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About Tesla Roadster 2.0

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 is an all-electric rear-wheel drive roadster. It came out in 2008. Tesla stopped making the 2 in 2009 and replaced it with the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport.

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 238 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 21.2 kWh per 100 miles (or 212 Wh/mile) — ranked №271 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.0

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 185 kW (248 hp) of power and 273 lb-ft of torque.

This enables a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3.9 seconds (ranked №87 out of 572 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 125 mph.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.0

The real-world range of the Tesla Roadster 2.0 is 214–262 miles (ranked №276 out of 572 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Tesla Roadster 2.0 charge port type?

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 in the USA is equipped with a Type 1 (J1772) charging port. You can charge it conveniently at home using a standard outlet, or utilize any public AC charging station with the appropriate cable. However, the car's built-in charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging speed to 16.8 kW, which translates to roughly 71 miles of range added per hour.

The car doesn't support DC charging

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use our Charging calculator.

Tesla Roadster 2.0 dimensions and weight?

The size and weight specifications for Tesla Roadster 2.0 are as follows: