Tesla Roadster 2.0 vs Roadster 2.5 vs Roadster 1.5

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General Info

Property Tesla Roadster 2.0 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Years of Production 2009-2010 2010-2012 2007-2009
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture USA USA USA
Body Style Roadster Roadster Roadster
Available in the USA Yes Yes Yes
Price USA (Used) $85000 $89000 $79000
GCC Score 5.2 5.2 5.2

Range and Efficiency

Property Tesla Roadster 2.0 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Range (EPA) 244 mi 244 mi 231 mi
Range (GCC) 232 mi 232 mi 219 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 53 kWh 53 kWh 53 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.4 kWh 50.4 kWh 50.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 21.7 kWh/100 mi 21.7 kWh/100 mi 23 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.6 mi/kWh 4.6 mi/kWh 4.35 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.1 8.1 7.6

Charging

Property Tesla Roadster 2.0 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Max Charging Power (AC) 16.8 kW 16.8 kW 16.8 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 1 (J1772) Type 1 (J1772) Type 1 (J1772)
Charging Score 5.8 5.8 5.8

Performance

Property Tesla Roadster 2.0 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Drive Type RWD RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: IM 1 motor: IM 1 motor: IM
Motor Power (kW) 215 kW 215 kW 185 kW
Motor Power (hp) 288 hp 288 hp 248 hp
Motor Torque 280 lb-ft 280 lb-ft 273 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.9 s 3.9 s 4 s
Top Speed 125 mph 125 mph 125 mph
Performance Score 5 5 4.8

Dimensions

Property Tesla Roadster 2.0 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Length 155.4 in 155.4 in 155.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 73.7 in 73.7 in 73.7 in
Height 44.4 in 44.4 in 44.4 in
Wheelbase 92.6 in 92.6 in 92.6 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Tesla Roadster 2.0 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Number of Seats 2 2 2
Curb Weight 2727 lb 2727 lb 2877 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 5.3 ft3 5.3 ft3 5.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Cargo and Towing Score 2.3 2.3 2.3
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