Comparison between:
- 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5
- 2017 Tesla Model S P100D
- 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD EU
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 | 2017 Tesla Model S P100D | 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | DarkStar | - | Model Y Standard Range RWD |
| Trim | - | P100D | RWD EU |
| Model year | 2008 (MY8) | 2017 (MY17) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | - | North America, Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Cabriolet | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | - | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| 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 | Solid Black Silver Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black Midnight Cherry Red (Europe and the Middle East) Quicksilver (Europe and the Middle East) |
| Interior colors | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow | Black Ultra White Tan | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 2 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 155.4 in 3947 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 73.7 in 1872 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 44.4 in 1128 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in 2352 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 57.6 in 1463 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 5.1 in 130 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 36.7 in 932 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 35.3 in 897 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.4 in 899 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | - | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | 4940.56 lb 2241 kg | 4208.62 lb 1909 kg |
| Payload | 582.02 lb 264 kg | 1056.01 lb 479 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3459.05 lb 1569 kg | 5996.57 lb 2720 kg | 5222.75 lb 2369 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.36 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for single motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | 335 V |
| Power | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4500 rpm | 5950 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 325 - 5200 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Ludicrous | - |
| Additional information | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive Total shaft power from the two motors as limited by the battery: 451 kW / 605 hp | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla | - |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | - | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb | 930 Nm 94.8 kgm 685.9 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 2.40 s | 6.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.00 s | 2.25 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 380.9 mi / 613.0 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km | WLTP, CMB: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km WLTP, CMB: 282.7 mi / 455.0 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: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A | A+ |
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 |
| Type of power steering | - | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10 m 32.81 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft | 12.13 m 39.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.45 | 2 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.2752 | 9.73 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.34 | - |
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 | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
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 | 14.0 in 355 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.2 in 310 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 9Jx21 ET40 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 175/55R16 225/45R17 | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y 265/35R21 101Y | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 53 kWh | 100 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic | CATL |
| Model | NCR18650A | NCR18650A | BTF1 |
| Type | NCA | NCA | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 6831 | 8256 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | - | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 11 | 16 | - |
| Battery voltage | 375 V | 400 V | 345 V |
| Weight | 992.08 lb 450 kg | - | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
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 | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 120 kW | AC 11 kW DC 170 kW |
Charging time
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 | DC 120 kW, 0:40 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 AC 9.6 kW, 10:25 AC 1.44 kW, 69:27 | DC 170 kW, 0:18-0:22 AC 11 kW, 4:31-5:38 |
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) | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Performance Pedal Set (brushed aluminium and rubber) (O) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (S) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Premium Seats (leather) (O) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (S) Automatic high/low beam headlights (S) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (S) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | Enters the European market in Q4 2022 The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | 2017 Tesla Model S P100D | 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD EU |