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Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2010 - 2012

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Announced

2024

Discontinued

2 2.5 Sport 2.5 Base

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Technical Specifications of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2010 - 2012

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): 155 mi

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

TEH

191 mi No Data

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

Wh/mi

30 kWh 300 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

288 hp (215 kW) 295 lb-ft

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 3.6 s

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

0.00 s

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: 2727 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 2.5 Sport

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:

Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

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 (~5 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 (~7 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 (~13 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 (~20 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 (~33 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 (~33 mph)

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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About Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport is an all-electric rear-wheel drive roadster. It came out in 2010 replacing the older Tesla Roadster 2.0. Tesla stopped making the 2.5 Sport in 2012. You can still find Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport on the used car market, with prices starting around $150,000.

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 168 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 30 kWh per 100 miles (or 300 Wh/mile) — ranked №451 out of 575 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 215 kW (288 hp) of power and 295 lb-ft of torque.

This enables a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3.6 seconds (ranked №54 out of 575 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 125 mph.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport achieves a real-world range of 151–185 miles, placing it at №451 among 575 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport charge port type?

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport in the USA comes with a Type 1 (J1772) charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 16.8 kW, resulting in approximately 50 miles of range added per hour of charging.

The car doesn't support DC charging

Use our Charging calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport:

Length: 155.3 in
Width: 73.7 in (including side mirrors) or N/A in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 44.4 in
Wheelbase: 92.6 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2727 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get N/A cubic feet of cargo space in the back (ranked №N/A out of 575 electric vehicles).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up N/A cubic feet of total cargo space (ranked №N/A out of 575 electric vehicles).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.