Comparison between:
- 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.0
- 2009 Tesla Roadster 2.0
- 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.0	2009 Tesla Roadster 2.0	2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5

Model alias	-	-	DarkStar
Model year	2009	2009	2008

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	2727.12 lb 1237 kg	2727.12 lb 1237 kg	2877.03 lb 1305 kg
Payload	546.75 lb 248 kg	-	582.02 lb 264 kg
GVWR	3273.86 lb 1485 kg	-	3459.05 lb 1569 kg
Drag coefficient	0.36 Cd	0.36 Cd	0.36 Cd

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Tesla	Tesla	Tesla
Electric motor type	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)	AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)
Location of the motor	Rear	Rear	Rear
Power	215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps	215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps	185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps
Maximum power RPM	4400 rpm	5400 rpm	4500 rpm
Torque	400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb	380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb	370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	5100 rpm	-	-
Additional information	A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor A hand-wound stator and increased winding density	A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor Air cooled	A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps	215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps	185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps
Total system torque	400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb	380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb	370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb

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	3.70 s	3.90 s	4.00 s

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

Driving range

EPA, CMB: 244.0 mi / 392.7 km

EPA, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 32 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 33 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe

EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi

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

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

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

Front suspension	Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers	Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs)	Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs)

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	11.8 in 300 mm	11.8 in 300 mm	11.8 in 300 mm
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter	12.2 in 310 mm	12.2 in 310 mm	12.2 in 310 mm
Additional information	AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers	AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers	AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

5.5Jx16
7.5Jx17

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

195/55R16
225/45R17

175/55R16
225/45R17

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

Battery capacity	53 kWh	53 kWh	53 kWh
Manufacturer	Panasonic	Panasonic	Panasonic
Model	NCR18650A	NCR18650A	NCR18650A
Type	NCA	NCA	NCA
Cathode materials	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO₂)
Anode materials	Graphite	Graphite	Graphite
Number of cells	6831	6831	6831
Cell nominal voltage	3.6 V	3.6 V	3.6 V
Cell cutoff voltage	3 V	3 V	3 V
Number of modules	11	11	11
Battery voltage	375 V	375 V	375 V
Weight	992.08 lb 450 kg	992.08 lb 450 kg	992.08 lb 450 kg

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

NACS

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC 1.44 kW
AC 5.76 kW
AC 9.6 kW
AC 16.8 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

AC 16.8 kW, 5:18
AC 9.6 kW, 5:31
AC 1.44 kW, 36:48

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)

2009 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.0

2009 Tesla Roadster 2.0

2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5