2010-2012 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2010-2012 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: Yes

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

USA

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Roadster

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

No Data 244 mi 105 out of 164 232 mi 136 out of 254

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

53 kWh 108 out of 165 50.4 kWh 126 out of 187

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

21.7 kWh/100 mi 7 out of 211 4.6 mi/kWh 7 out of 238

Charging

Max AC Charging: 16.8 kW 5 out of 24

Max DC Charging: No Data

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Type 1 (J1772)

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): RWD 1 motor: IM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

215 kW (288 hp) 119 out of 192 295 lb-ft 130 out of 187

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 3.7 s 21 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 125 mph 33 out of 71

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 155.4 in 200 out of 224

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

73.7 in 95 out of 105 72.9 in 55 out of 98

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 44.4 in 154 out of 155

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 92.6 in 132 out of 137

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 2

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2727 lb 498 out of 517

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

5.3 ft³ 155 out of 158 No Data No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

August 09, 2024

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Range Map

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Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in the USA and therefore not compatible with US charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to Global

NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (16.8 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (0 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 0 kW

Time

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Avg. Rate

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Avg. Power

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

For deeper insights like added range, charging costs, and more, plus the ability to tweak settings manually, check out the Charging Calculator.

Overview

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 (2009-2010). 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 $119,000.

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 232 mi on a single charge — ranked №468 out of 858 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 215 kW (288 hp) of power and 295 lb-ft of torque.

This enables a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3.7 seconds (№21 out of 118 ranked positions, among 858 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and a top speed of 125 mph.

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

The estimated real-world range for Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) is 232 miles, ranking it №136 out of 254 ranked positions. Several conditions can influence this range:

Speed: The battery drains faster at higher speeds.
Temperature: Extreme temperatures can impact range.
Terrain: Range is reduced on hilly or mountainous terrain.
Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as frequent acceleration and braking, decrease efficiency.
Feature utilization: Climate control and media system usage also affect range.

These figures are approximations, and your actual driving range may vary. When planning trips, consider these factors and be prepared for potential charging stops.

For trip planning assistance, utilize the EV Navigation interactive map.

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

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) in the USA is equipped with a Type 1 (J1772) charging port. You can charge it conveniently at home using a standard outlet, or utilize any public AC charging station with the appropriate cable. However, the car's built-in charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging speed to 16.8 kW, which translates to roughly 70 miles of range added per hour.

The car doesn't support DC charging

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use EV Charging Calculator.

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

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012) comes in the following dimensions:

Length: 155.4 in
Width: 73.7 in (including side mirrors) or #WIDTH_WO_MIRRORS_VALUE# 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 5.3 cubic feet of storage space (№155 out of 158 ranked positions, among 858 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to cubic feet (№ out of ranked positions, among 858 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

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.