Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

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

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2024

Discontinued

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Technical Specifications of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

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): 393 km

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

Wh/km

12.8 kWh 128 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

288 hp (215 kW) 370 Nm

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 3.8 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 Base

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

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

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Charging Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

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

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

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

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

EURO 3-phase 32A

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

Last Updated:

March 10, 2024

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About Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base 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 Base in 2012.

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 393 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 12.8 kWh per 100 km (or 128 Wh/km) — ranked №264 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 215 kW (288 hp) of power and 370 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.8 seconds (ranked №54 out of 586 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 201 km/h.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base

The real-world range of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base is 354–432 km (ranked №264 out of 586 electric vehicles) — 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.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base 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 Base dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base:

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 Base cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get N/A litres of cargo space in the back (ranked №N/A out of 586 electric vehicles).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up N/A litres of total cargo space (ranked №N/A out of 586 electric vehicles).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.