Tesla Roadster 2.0

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2009-2010

Price USA (used) Estimated pre-owned price: $85,000

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In 2010 this car was replaced by: Tesla Roadster 2.5 (2010-2012)

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2025 2025

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1.5 2007-2009 2.0 2009-2010 2.5 Sport 2010-2012 2.5 2010-2012

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About Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010)

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive roadster. It came out in 2009 replacing the older Tesla Roadster 1.5 (2007-2009). Tesla stopped making the 2.0 in 2010 and replaced it with the Tesla Roadster 2.5 (2010-2012). You can still find Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) on the used car market, with prices starting around $85,000.

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 232 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 21.7 kWh per 100 miles (or 4.6 miles per kWh) — ranked №408 out of 719 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (№22 out of 118 ranked positions, among 723 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 125 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 215 kW (288 hp) of power and 280 lb-ft of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) is 232 miles (№127 out of 238 ranked positions, among 723 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In the USA Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) 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 70 miles of range added per hour of charging.
The car doesn't support DC charging

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010):

Length: 155.4 in
Width: 73.7 in (including side mirrors) or 72.9 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?

Here's a breakdown of the Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2009-2010) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 5.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№145 out of 148 ranked positions, among 723 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up cubic feet of total cargo space (№ out of ranked positions, among 723 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.