Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

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

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2024

Discontinued

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Technical Specifications of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

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): 244 mi

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

288 hp (215 kW) 273 lb-ft

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 3.7 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 Base

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

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

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Charging Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

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 2.5 Base

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base 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 Base in 2012.

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 244 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 20.7 kWh per 100 miles (or 207 Wh/mile) — ranked №247 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds (ranked №62 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 273 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

The real-world range of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base is 220–268 miles (ranked №252 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 Base charge port type?

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base 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 73 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 Base dimensions and weight?

The size and weight specifications for Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base 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 Base cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base provides N/A cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked №N/A out of 572 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of N/A cubic feet (ranked №N/A out of 572 electric vehicles).

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

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.