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The first car that Tesla made for the public to purchase was a slick two-seat roadster called simply, the Tesla Roadster. Based on the chassis of the Lotus Elise and bearing many visual similarities, the Tesla Roadster was made for just four short years. A mere 2,450 units were produced and sold in Europe and Asia too. That makes cars like this 2008 Tesla Roadster quite rare and desirable, not to mention important pieces of early American EV automotive history. This car has a claimed 574 original miles on it, and is up for sale in Irvine, California.
Wearing a white paint job, it’s not hard to see the Lotus Elise in this 2008 Tesla Roadster, but credit must go to Tesla for making it their own wherever possible. After all, when you’re starting out as an automaker as Tesla was way back when this car came out, it’s always better to piggyback on an established and refined platform rather than try to forge your own path at considerable expense and potential for mistakes. The bodywork features lightweight carbon fiber panels, and you’ve got a body-colored convertible hard top for removal when you desire some open-topped motoring in that signature silent characteristic that EVs possess. The car rolls on a set of black Tesla wheels that add to its distinctiveness. The two-seat passenger cabin of this 2008 Tesla Roadster continues the uncanny similarities with the cockpit of a Lotus Elise, albeit heavily adapted for Tesla’s purpose. For example, while the gauge cluster is Elise in design, the actual gauges themselves have been renumbered and recalibrated by Tesla to better reflect the RPMs of the electric motor. The center stack has also been redesigned with controls for the heating and ventilation system, plus a gear selector that basically lets you pick forward or reverse – since there’s no conventional gearbox in an EV.
This 2008 Tesla Roadster reportedly enjoys a 248hp electric motor with 200lb-ft of torque available from a standstill, and powers the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. It’s got a 53 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and regenerative braking to top-up the battery on deceleration.
2008 Tesla Roadster
53 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery
Single-Speed Fixed Gear Transmission
RWD
White Exterior
Black/White Interior
Front & Rear Independent Suspensions
Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Body Panels
Black Tesla Wheels
Body Colored Convertible Hard Top
Regenerative Braking
The first car that Tesla made for the public to purchase was a slick two-seat roadster called simply, the Tesla Roadster. Based on the chassis of the Lotus Elise and bearing many visual similarities, the Tesla Roadster was made for just four short years. A mere 2,450 units were produced and sold in Europe and Asia too. That makes cars like this 2008 Tesla Roadster quite rare and desirable, not to mention important pieces of early American EV automotive history. This car has a claimed 574 original miles on it, and is up for sale in Irvine, California.
Tesla’s Model S is this famous EV maker’s first proper mainstream production model. Yes, they made the Roadster a few years earlier than the Model S’s 2013 debut, but that was more of a niche product. Still on sale today, albeit with plenty of updates, the Model S represents supercar performance in a family-friendly package, especially if you pick a Plaid variant like this 5,600-mile 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid that’s up for sale in West Friendship, Maryland. It’s a blindingly quick machine that reportedly makes over one thousand horses!
Tesla’s Model X was introduced in 2015, as the iconic American EV maker’s first SUV. Taking the form of a midsize luxury crossover, the Model X is most renowned for its falcon doors, making possibly the only SUV to offer these from the factory. That, plus its ludicrous four-figure power output in Plaid variants make it quite an interesting prospect. Sadly, the Plaid was discontinued recently, so if you want to get your hands on one, we’ve got a 11,926-mile 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid from Southwest Ranches, Florida for sale right now. The vehicle sports an estimated range of 333 miles on a full charge, and comes with a charging cable included with the sale.
The first car that Tesla made for the public to purchase was a slick two-seat roadster called simply, the Tesla Roadster. Based on the chassis of the Lotus Elise and bearing many visual similarities, the Tesla Roadster was made for just four short years. A mere 2,450 units were produced and sold in Europe and Asia too. That makes cars like this 2008 Tesla Roadster quite rare and desirable, not to mention important pieces of early American EV automotive history. This car has a claimed 574 original miles on it, and is up for sale in Irvine, California.
Tesla’s Model S is this famous EV maker’s first proper mainstream production model. Yes, they made the Roadster a few years earlier than the Model S’s 2013 debut, but that was more of a niche product. Still on sale today, albeit with plenty of updates, the Model S represents supercar performance in a family-friendly package, especially if you pick a Plaid variant like this 5,600-mile 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid that’s up for sale in West Friendship, Maryland. It’s a blindingly quick machine that reportedly makes over one thousand horses!
Tesla’s Model X was introduced in 2015, as the iconic American EV maker’s first SUV. Taking the form of a midsize luxury crossover, the Model X is most renowned for its falcon doors, making possibly the only SUV to offer these from the factory. That, plus its ludicrous four-figure power output in Plaid variants make it quite an interesting prospect. Sadly, the Plaid was discontinued recently, so if you want to get your hands on one, we’ve got a 11,926-mile 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid from Southwest Ranches, Florida for sale right now. The vehicle sports an estimated range of 333 miles on a full charge, and comes with a charging cable included with the sale.
If you take the macho-est of macho SUVs from the late 1990s and early 2000s, it is safe to say that the Hummer will definitely be one of the top contenders. The Hummer had major challenges to overcome after briefly falling victim to GM's bankruptcy and becoming a prominent target of environmental activists. As a result, a new Hummer arose from the ashes that not only excited the off-road crowd but also pleased the eco-chorus. Designed to tackle any off-road terrain, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup is a huge all-electric supertruck. Our subject example is located in Corydon, Indiana, with just 3,803 miles on its clock. This all-stock Hummer comes with original manuals and exciting dealer-installed features that make this already impressive off-roader even more exciting.
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