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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
Price USA (new)
Manufacturer's suggested base price
$128,500
Price USA (used)
Estimated pre-owned price
$150,000

Trims

Announced
2024
Discontinued
2 2.5 Sport 2.5 Base

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

Photo of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (1 slide)

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 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

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
32.5 kWh 325 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)
Type 1 (J1772) charge port

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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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 №441 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (ranked â„–54 out of 572 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 125 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 215 kW (288 hp) of power and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The real-world range of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport is 151–185 miles (ranked №447 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 2.5 Sport charge port type?

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport 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 50 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 2.5 Sport dimensions and weight?

The size and weight specifications for Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport are as follows:

  • 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?

Behind the rear seats of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport, you'll find N/A cubic feet of storage space (ranked â„–N/A out of 572 electric vehicles).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to N/A cubic feet (ranked â„–N/A out of 572 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

3.7

Design

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3.7

Performance

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3.6

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Compare Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport with Similar Cars

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

Discontinued
2010 - 2012
Price (USA)
$128,500
EPA Range
244 mi
0-60 mph
3.7 sec
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Tesla Roadster 2

Discontinued
2008 - 2009
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
244 mi
0-60 mph
3.9 sec
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