How Far Can You Go in Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009)
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The Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive roadster. It came out in 2008. Tesla stopped making the 2 in 2009 and replaced it with the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (2010-2012).
The Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009) has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 238 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 21.2 kWh per 100 miles (or 4.7 miles per kWh) — ranked №380 out of 695 electric vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?
The Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (ranked №117 out of 693 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 125 mph.
The car’s powertrain delivers up to 185 kW (248 hp) of power and 273 lb-ft of torque.
How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?
Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009) achieves a real-world range of 214–262 miles, placing it at №377 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 2.0 (2008-2009) 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 71 miles of range added per hour of charging.
How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?
Here are the dimensions and weight for the Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009):
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: 2877 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?
The rear cargo area of the Tesla Roadster 2.0 (2008-2009) provides N/A cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked №N/A out of 693 electric vehicles).
Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 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?