MSRP:$109,000 – $113,000
The 2009–2011 Tesla Roadster is a lightweight electric roadster that combines a compact two-seat body with impressive performance and the efficiency of an electric powertrain. Its 53-kWh battery and electric motor produce 249 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, while its 2,899-pound curb weight helps give the Roadster a strong power-to-weight ratio of 11.64 lb/hp.
With rear-wheel drive and a direct-drive transmission, the Tesla Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph. Its 243-mile battery range and 154.7 MPGe combined efficiency highlight the car's balance of performance and electric efficiency, while its compact dimensions and two-seat layout emphasize its focused sports-car character. With 21.7 kWh/100 miles energy consumption, zero tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and an estimated 9.8-hour charge time using 7-kW charging, the Roadster represents Tesla's early approach to combining electric power with genuine sports-car performance.
Supercar RoadsterGasoline2.3
$100,000 – $110,000
280
hp
1
seats
—
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasolineR
$95,000 – $120,000
296
hp
2
seats
28.3
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasolineMF4
$150,000 – $200,000
362
hp
2
seats
24.5
mpg
Compact RoadsterGasolineRS Roadster
$71,000 – $76,000
335
hp
2
seats
25.1
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasolineSL
$75,000 – $110,000
300
hp
2
seats
24.1
mpg
RoadsterGasoline2000 CR
$55,000 – $70,000
237
hp
2
seats
23.7
mpg
Compact RoadsterGasoline3.2 JTS V6
$50,000 – $55,000
256
hp
2
seats
19.3
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasolineV8 Vantage N400 Roadste
$75,000 – $90,000
400
hp
2
seats
15.7
mpg
