Tesla Roadster 2

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2008 - 2009
In 2010 this car was replaced by: Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

Trims

Announced
Discontinued

Tesla Roadster 2.0

Technical Specifications of Tesla Roadster 2.0

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2008 - 2009
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 Tesla Roadster 2.0

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
393 km
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
450 km No Data
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
13.2 kWh 132 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
248 hp (185 kW) 370 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
4 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
1305 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 2.0

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 2.0

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 (~18 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 (~30 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 (~59 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 (~89 km/h)

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 (~89 km/h)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Tesla Roadster 2.0

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 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.

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 has a 53 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 383 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 13.2 kWh per 100 km (or 132 Wh/km) — ranked №288 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Tesla Roadster 2.0

The Tesla Roadster 2.0 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds (ranked №77 out of 586 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 201 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 185 kW (248 hp) of power and 370 Nm of torque.

Real-world range of Tesla Roadster 2.0

The real-world range of the Tesla Roadster 2.0 is 345–421 km (ranked №288 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 2.0 charge port type?
  • The car doesn't support DC charging
  • Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

    Tesla Roadster 2.0 dimensions and weight?

    Here are the dimensions and weight for the Tesla Roadster 2.0:

    • 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: 1305 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
    Tesla Roadster 2.0 cargo capacity?

    The rear cargo area of the Tesla Roadster 2.0 provides N/A litres of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked №N/A out of 586 electric vehicles).

    Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of N/A litres (ranked №N/A out of 586 electric vehicles).

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

    Tesla Roadster 2.0 towing capacity?
    The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

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