Comparison between:
- 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5
- 2012 Tesla Model S Signature 85 RWD
- 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 | 2012 Tesla Model S Signature 85 RWD | 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0 | |
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Model alias | - | - | Roadster P80 |
Trim | - | Signature 85 RWD | - |
Model year | 2010 | 2012 | 2016 |
Market | - | North America | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style | Cabriolet | Sedan | Cabriolet |
Materials | - | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | - |
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 | Sierra Black San Simeon Silver Metallic Shasta Pearl White Signature Red | 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 White Tan | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Number of seats | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Length | 155.4 in 3947 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 155.4 in 3947 mm |
Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
Width with mirrors | 73.7 in 1872 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 73.7 in 1872 mm |
Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - |
Height | 44.4 in 1128 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 44.4 in 1128 mm |
Wheelbase | 92.6 in 2352 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 92.6 in 2352 mm |
Front track | 57.6 in 1463 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 57.6 in 1463 mm |
Rear track | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm |
Clearance | 5.1 in 130 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.1 in 130 mm |
Front headroom | 36.7 in 932 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm | 36.7 in 932 mm |
Rear headroom | - | 35.3 in 897 mm | - |
Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 52.0 in 1321 mm |
Rear shoulder room | - | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
Front hip room | - | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
Rear hip room | - | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
Rear legroom | - | 35.4 in 899 mm | - |
Trunk volume | - | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | - |
Maximum trunk volume | - | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | - |
Secondary trunk volume | - | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | - |
Curb weight | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg | 4629.71 lb 2100 kg | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg |
Payload | 546.75 lb 248 kg | 1080.27 lb 490 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg |
GVWR | 3273.86 lb 1485 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 3273.86 lb 1485 kg |
Drag coefficient | 0.36 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.31 Cd |
Additional information | - | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - |
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 |
Voltage | - | 375 V | - |
Power | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps | 270 kW 362.1 hp 367.1 ps | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps |
Maximum power RPM | 4400 rpm | 6000 - 9500 rpm | 4400 rpm |
Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
Maximum torque RPM | 5100 rpm | 5800 rpm | 5100 rpm |
Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
Additional information | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor A hand-wound stator and increased winding density | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 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 100 km/h | - | 5.70 s | - |
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.70 s | 5.40 s | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Driving range | EPA: 244.0 mi / 392.7 km | NEDC: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km | EPA: 299.5 mi / 482.0 km |
Energy efficiency
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, HWY: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 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 |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
Energy class | - | 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 | - |
Turning circle | 10 m 32.81 ft | 11.27 m 36.98 ft | 10 m 32.81 ft |
Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.45 | - |
Additional information | - | Steering ratio (overall ratio): 13:1 | - |
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 | 9.73 | 8.2752 |
Suspension
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) | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension (optional) | Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Rear suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adjustable dampers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension (optional) | 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 | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | 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 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
Tyres | 195/55R16 225/45R17 | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V | 195/55R16 225/45R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | 18650 | NCR18650A | 18650 |
Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 53 kWh | 85 kWh | 80 kWh |
Number of cells | 6831 | 7104 | - |
Number of modules | 11 | 16 | - |
Voltage | 375 V | 346 V | - |
Energy density | - | 225 Wh/kg | - |
Weight | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | - |
Location | - | Under the floor, middle | - |
Cooling | - | Water-based coolant circulation | - |
Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
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, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 90 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 | - | Onboard charger, Tesla, 10 kW Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW | - |
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 | Supercharger, 0:45 Wall Connector, 4:15 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:26-15:27 Wall Connector, 8:30 NEMA 14-50, 8:51 NEMA 5-15, 59:02 | SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:10-13:54 Wall Connector, 8:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:20 NEMA 5-15, 55:34 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
Additional features | 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) | Automatic keyless entry (S) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (S) Front air intakes (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (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) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (S) Homelink for garage door opening (S) Satellite radio ready (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) 8-way, power adjustable front seats (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass 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) 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) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Electrochromatic side mirrors (S) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (S) Convenience 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 daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) LED front turn lights (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Rear seat LED reading light (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Lacewood trim (O) Leather (S) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | 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 | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | Originally, the Roadster 3.0 has been announced on December 26, 2014. The press release said the battery pack should be increased to 70 kWh. There should be a 20% improvement in rolling resistance and a 15% improvement of the Cd down to 0.31 with a retrofit aero kit. The actual battery update took place in the second quarter of 2016 and the battery pack had a capacity of 80 kWh. The upgrade was available for all Roadster models. |
2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 | 2012 Tesla Model S Signature 85 RWD | 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0 |