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
Before Tesla created its range of the Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y (which, when arranged like that, spell S3XY), the Roadster was their tour de force. Based on a Lotus Elise chassis, it was the first highway-legal production car to use lithium-ion battery cells. Yet, production was modest, at approximately 2,450 units over the car’s four-year production run. Today, finding a Tesla Roadster isn’t easy as you might guess, so we’ve got one for you from Scottsdale, Arizona. This 2008 Tesla Roadster comes with just 1,821 miles on the odometer, a 53 kilowatt-hour battery pack and a carbon fiber body. Being Tesla’s first production vehicle, the Roadster is definitely a historically significant machine and owning one will be a great experience. The charger is said to be included with the car as well.
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.
Say what you will about Tesla, but you can’t deny that they’ve massively contributed towards the shake-up in the entire automotive industry across the world. We’re sure that many mainstream automakers were jolted into producing EVs after Tesla boldly strode onto the stage and stole the limelight. With their current five-model line-up (that’s S,3,X,Y and Cybertruck), this prolific if sometimes larger-than-life American automaker is definitely worthy of consideration. This particular example of theirs is a 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range, which is a compact luxury electric crossover. The Model Y was introduced for the 2021 model year, and it sold over 410,000 units worldwide that year itself! This particular example comes from St. George, Utah, and is a dual-motor, long-range variant. It’s traveled over 102,000 miles but is in excellent shape.
Are you a buyer who seeks a Mercedes-Benz full-size luxury sedan, but with sporty liftback styling and an electric powertrain? That’s not what the S-Class can offer, is it. Yes, it isn’t but Mercedes-Benz has got the EQS range to precisely cater to that brief. Yes, there are buyers who want a sedan with sporty styling, top-level luxury and electric motors driving the wheels. Introduced in 2022, the EQS comes in several forms, with this 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 representing the most potent one available without needing to venture into AMG territory. It’s got all-wheel drive, 516 horsepower. If you’d like to take it on, the vehicle is available in San Carlos, California.
This 2023 Porsche Taycan 4S carries a factory black exterior wrapped in matte black PPF, giving the car a stealth, satin look while protecting the paint beneath. Equipped with the 79.2 kWh performance battery and dual motors, the 4S offers strong acceleration, stable AWD traction, and the refined driving characteristics expected from a modern Porsche EV. The brown leather interior adds warmth and contrast, completing a well-balanced luxury and performance package.
Say what you will about Tesla, but you can’t deny that they’ve massively contributed towards the shake-up in the entire automotive industry across the world. We’re sure that many mainstream automakers were jolted into producing EVs after Tesla boldly strode onto the stage and stole the limelight. With their current five-model line-up (that’s S,3,X,Y and Cybertruck), this prolific if sometimes larger-than-life American automaker is definitely worthy of consideration. This particular example of theirs is a 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range, which is a compact luxury electric crossover. The Model Y was introduced for the 2021 model year, and it sold over 410,000 units worldwide that year itself! This particular example comes from St. George, Utah, and is a dual-motor, long-range variant. It’s traveled over 102,000 miles but is in excellent shape.
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