How Far Can You Go in Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012)
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The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive roadster. It came out in 2010 replacing the older Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009). Tesla stopped making the 2.5 Sport in 2012. You can still find Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) on the used car market, with prices starting around $150,000.
The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 168 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 30 kWh per 100 miles (or 3.3 miles per kWh) — ranked №570 out of 695 electric vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?
The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3.6 seconds (placing it at №78 among 693 electric vehicles) and attains a maximum speed of 125 mph.
Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 215 kW (288 hp) and a torque of 295 lb-ft.
How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) achieves a real-world range of 151–185 miles, placing it at №569 among 693 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:
Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.
It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.
What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?
In the USA Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) has a Type 1 (J1772) charge port.
You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 16.8 kW, which translates to approximately 50 miles of range added per hour of charging.
How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?
The size and weight specifications for Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) are as follows:
Length: 155.3 in
Width: 73.7 in (including side mirrors) or N/A in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 44.4 in
Wheelbase: 92.6 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2727 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?
Behind the rear seats of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012), you'll find N/A cubic feet of storage space (ranked №N/A out of 693 electric vehicles).
Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to N/A cubic feet (ranked №N/A out of 693 electric vehicles).
The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).
Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?