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 1.52009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.02010 Tesla Roadster 2.5
2008 Tesla Roadster 1.52009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.02010 Tesla Roadster 2.5
Model aliasDarkStar--
Model year200820092010

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleCabrioletCabrioletCabriolet
Materials---
Exterior colorsArctic 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 colorsBlack
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 doors222
Number of seats222
Length155.4 in
3947 mm
155.4 in
3947 mm
155.4 in
3947 mm
Width72.9 in
1852 mm
72.9 in
1852 mm
72.9 in
1852 mm
Width with mirrors73.7 in
1872 mm
73.7 in
1872 mm
73.7 in
1872 mm
Height44.4 in
1128 mm
44.4 in
1128 mm
44.4 in
1128 mm
Wheelbase92.6 in
2352 mm
92.6 in
2352 mm
92.6 in
2352 mm
Front track57.6 in
1463 mm
57.6 in
1463 mm
57.6 in
1463 mm
Rear track59.0 in
1499 mm
59.0 in
1499 mm
59.0 in
1499 mm
Clearance5.1 in
130 mm
5.1 in
130 mm
5.1 in
130 mm
Front headroom36.7 in
932 mm
36.7 in
932 mm
36.7 in
932 mm
Front shoulder room52.0 in
1321 mm
52.0 in
1321 mm
52.0 in
1321 mm
Front legroom42.0 in
1067 mm
42.0 in
1067 mm
42.0 in
1067 mm
Curb weight2877.03 lb
1305 kg
2727.12 lb
1237 kg
2727.12 lb
1237 kg
Payload582.02 lb
264 kg
546.75 lb
248 kg
546.75 lb
248 kg
GVWR3459.05 lb
1569 kg
3273.86 lb
1485 kg
3273.86 lb
1485 kg
Drag coefficient0.36 Cd0.36 Cd0.36 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerTeslaTeslaTesla
Electric motor typeAC induction/asynchronousAC induction/asynchronousAC induction/asynchronous
Location of the motorRearRearRear
Power185 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 RPM4500 rpm4400 rpm4400 rpm
Torque370 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 rpm5100 rpm
Additional informationA 3-phase 4-pole electric motorA 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 speed124.9 mph
201.0 km/h
124.9 mph
201.0 km/h
124.9 mph
201.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph4.00 s3.70 s3.70 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeEPA: 231.2 mi / 372.0 kmEPA: 244.0 mi / 392.7 kmEPA: 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 efficiencyEPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 miEPA, 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 mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Turning circle10 m
32.81 ft
10 m
32.81 ft
10 m
32.81 ft

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio8.27528.27528.2752

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionCoil 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 suspensionIndependent
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 brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Additional informationCross-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.

Rims5.5Jx16
7.5Jx17
5.5Jx16
7.5Jx17
5.5Jx16
7.5Jx17

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres175/55R16
225/45R17
195/55R16
225/45R17
195/55R16
225/45R17

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerPanasonicPanasonicPanasonic
Model186501865018650
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity53 kWh53 kWh53 kWh
Number of cells683168316831
Number of modules111111
Voltage375 V375 V375 V
Weight992.08 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 typeNEMA 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 timeSAE 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 features12V 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 1.52009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.02010 Tesla Roadster 2.5