Comparison between:
- 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5
- 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.0
- 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.0 | 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 | |
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Model alias | DarkStar | - | - |
Model year | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style | Cabriolet | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
Materials | - | - | - |
Exterior colors | Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange | Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange | Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange |
Interior colors | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Length | 155.4 in 3947 mm | 155.4 in 3947 mm | 155.4 in 3947 mm |
Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
Width with mirrors | 73.7 in 1872 mm | 73.7 in 1872 mm | 73.7 in 1872 mm |
Height | 44.4 in 1128 mm | 44.4 in 1128 mm | 44.4 in 1128 mm |
Wheelbase | 92.6 in 2352 mm | 92.6 in 2352 mm | 92.6 in 2352 mm |
Front track | 57.6 in 1463 mm | 57.6 in 1463 mm | 57.6 in 1463 mm |
Rear track | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm |
Clearance | 5.1 in 130 mm | 5.1 in 130 mm | 5.1 in 130 mm |
Front headroom | 36.7 in 932 mm | 36.7 in 932 mm | 36.7 in 932 mm |
Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 52.0 in 1321 mm |
Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
Curb weight | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg |
Payload | 582.02 lb 264 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg |
GVWR | 3459.05 lb 1569 kg | 3273.86 lb 1485 kg | 3273.86 lb 1485 kg |
Drag coefficient | 0.36 Cd | 0.36 Cd | 0.36 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
Power | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps |
Maximum power RPM | 4500 rpm | 4400 rpm | 4400 rpm |
Torque | 370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
Maximum torque RPM | - | 5100 rpm | 5100 rpm |
Additional information | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor A hand-wound stator and increased winding density | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor A hand-wound stator and increased winding density |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.00 s | 3.70 s | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Driving range | EPA: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km | EPA: 244.0 mi / 392.7 km | EPA: 244.0 mi / 392.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi | EPA, CTY: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
Turning circle | 10 m 32.81 ft | 10 m 32.81 ft | 10 m 32.81 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Axle ratio | 8.2752 | 8.2752 | 8.2752 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
Front suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Rear suspension | Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Additional information | Cross-drilled 300 mm front and 310 mm rear discs with curved vane ventilation AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers Front and rear disk size - 288 mm | Cross-drilled 300 mm front and 310 mm rear discs with curved vane ventilation AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers Front and rear disk size - 288 mm | Cross-drilled 300 mm front and 310 mm rear discs with curved vane ventilation AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers Front and rear disk size - 288 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
Rims | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
Tyres | 175/55R16 225/45R17 | 195/55R16 225/45R17 | 195/55R16 225/45R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | 18650 | 18650 | 18650 |
Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 53 kWh | 53 kWh | 53 kWh |
Number of cells | 6831 | 6831 | 6831 |
Number of modules | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Voltage | 375 V | 375 V | 375 V |
Weight | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 16.8 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 16.8 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 16.8 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
Onboard charger/Charging port | - | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
Charging time | SAE J1772 Adapter, 2:46-9:12 Wall Connector, 5:18 NEMA 14-50, 5:31 NEMA 5-15, 36:48 | SAE J1772 Adapter, 2:46-9:12 Wall Connector, 5:18 NEMA 14-50, 5:31 NEMA 5-15, 36:48 | SAE J1772 Adapter, 2:46-9:12 Wall Connector, 5:18 NEMA 14-50, 5:31 NEMA 5-15, 36:48 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
Additional features | 12V power outlet (S) Adjustable suspension (O) Black grille (S) Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S) Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O) Carbon-fiber hardtop (O) Color-keyed hard top (O) Convertible hard top (O) Convertible roof with lining (S) Forged alloy wheels (O) Glove box (S) Performance tires (O) Rear wing spoiler (S) Remote keyless entry (S) Spoiler (S) 4-wheel ABS (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S) Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Immobilizer (S) Rearview camera (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S) Bluetooth (O) Homelink garage door opener (O) Integrated key/remote (S) Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S) 7 x performance speakers (O) Satellite radio (S) 4 x speakers (S) Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O) Manual air conditioning (S) Fixed front head restraints (S) Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S) Premium seats (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Auto-locking doors (S) Light-tinted windows (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows (S) Solar-guard windshield (O) Folding side-view door mirrors (S) Auto off headlights (S) Cargo light (S) Projector beam halogen headlamps (S) Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S) Carbon fibre interior accents (O) Floormats (O) Full leather trim (O) Half-leather (S) Leather door panel trim (S) Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (O) | 12V power outlet (S) Adjustable suspension (O) Black grille (S) Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S) Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O) Carbon-fiber hardtop (O) Color-keyed hard top (O) Convertible hard top (O) Convertible roof with lining (S) Forged alloy wheels (O) Glove box (S) Performance tires (O) Rear wing spoiler (S) Remote keyless entry (S) Spoiler (S) 4-wheel ABS (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S) Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Immobilizer (S) Rearview camera (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S) Bluetooth (O) Homelink garage door opener (O) Integrated key/remote (S) Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S) 7 x performance speakers (O) Satellite radio (S) 4 x speakers (S) Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O) Manual air conditioning (S) Fixed front head restraints (S) Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S) Premium seats (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Auto-locking doors (S) Light-tinted windows (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows (S) Solar-guard windshield (O) Folding side-view door mirrors (S) Auto off headlights (S) Cargo light (S) Projector beam halogen headlamps (S) Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S) Carbon fibre interior accents (O) Floormats (O) Full leather trim (O) Half-leather (S) Leather door panel trim (S) Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (O) | 12V power outlet (S) 7-inch touchscreen display with back-up camera (O) Adjustable suspension (O) Black grille (S) Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S) Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O) Carbon-fiber hardtop (O) Color-keyed hard top (O) Convertible hard top (O) Convertible roof with lining (S) Directional forged alloy wheels (S) Forged alloy wheels (O) Front diffusing vents (S) Glove box (S) Performance tires (O) Rear diffuser (S) Rear wing spoiler (S) Remote keyless entry (S) Spoiler (S) 4-wheel ABS (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S) Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Immobilizer (S) Rearview camera (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S) Bluetooth (O) Homelink garage door opener (O) Integrated key/remote (S) Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S) 7 x performance speakers (O) Satellite radio (S) 4 x speakers (S) Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O) Manual air conditioning (S) Fixed front head restraints (S) Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S) Premium seats (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Auto-locking doors (S) Light-tinted windows (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows (S) Solar-guard windshield (O) Folding side-view door mirrors (S) Auto off headlights (S) Cargo light (S) Projector beam halogen headlamps (S) Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S) Carbon fibre interior accents (O) Floormats (O) Full leather trim (O) Half-leather (S) Leather door panel trim (S) Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
Additional information | - | - | New features in Roadster 2.5 include: - A new front fascia with diffusing vent and rear diffuser. - Directional forged wheels available in both silver and black - Larger seats with improved comfort - Larger more supportive bolsters - A new lumbar support system - Power control hardware that enables spirited driving in exceptionally hot climates - An optional 7" touchscreen display with back-up camera - Improved cabin sound insulation |
2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.0 | 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 |