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Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

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

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Announced

2024

Discontinued

2 2.5 Sport 2.5 Base

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Technical Specifications of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

General Info

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

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place.: USA

Current Status Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): Roadster

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA): 249 km

Range WLTP Range according to WLTP ratings. TEL: car in its lightest configuration. TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.: TEL

TEH

308 km No Data

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.: kWh/100 km

Wh/km

18.7 kWh 187 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

53 kWh 50.4 kWh

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

16.8 kW

Charge Port The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s): RWD

Engine Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.: Power

Torque

215 kW (288 hp) 400 Nm

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 3.7 s

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 201 km/h

0.00 s

000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 3945 mm

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

w/o Mirrors

1872 mm No Data

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1128 mm

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2352 mm

Cargo and Towing

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

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 1237 kg

Cargo Volume Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up). Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded). Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.: Trunk

Max

Frunk

No Data 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:

March 10, 2024

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How Far Can You Go in Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:

Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs Socket specs: 230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 2.3 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 14 h 37 min (~11 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs Socket specs: 230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 3.7 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 09 h 05 min (~18 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs Socket specs: 230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

Socket output Socket output: 7.4 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 04 h 32 min (~36 km/h)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs Socket specs: 400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

Socket output Socket output: 11.1 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 03 h 02 min (~54 km/h)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs Socket specs: 400 V, 32 A, 3-phase

Socket output Socket output: 22.2 kW

Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%: 01 h 00 min (~81 km/h)

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

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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About Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport is an all-electric rear-wheel drive roadster. It came out in 2010 replacing the older Tesla Roadster 2.0. Tesla stopped making the 2.5 Sport in 2012.

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 270 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 18.7 kWh per 100 km (or 187 Wh/km) — ranked №463 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 215 kW (288 hp) of power and 400 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.7 seconds (ranked №48 out of 596 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 201 km/h.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The estimated real-world range for Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport falls between 243–297 km, ranking it №472 out of 596 electric vehicles. 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.

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport charge port type?

The car doesn't support DC charging

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use our Charging calculator.

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport dimensions and weight?

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport comes in the following dimensions:

Length: 3945 mm
Width: 1872 mm (including side mirrors) or N/A mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1128 mm
Wheelbase: 2352 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 1237 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport provides N/A litres of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked №N/A out of 596 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of N/A litres (ranked №N/A out of 596 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.