2010 Tesla Roadster Roadster

Tesla introduced its Roadster in 2008 and 2,450 were built before production ended in 2012. It would become the first street-legal, all-electric car to utilize lithium-ion batteries. It could travel in excess of 200 miles on a single charge, and its initial 185 kW (248 hp) proprietary electric drivetrain was capable of sprinting from zero-to-sixty mph in less than four seconds, with a top speed of 125 mph. Early examples had a two-speed transmission that was later replaced by a Borg Warner single-speed gearbox, beginning in September 2008. An upgraded electric motor arrived in 2009 without reaching 215 kW (288 hp).

This particular Tesla Roadster is finished in Radiant Red Metallic over Beige leather. It has had one owner since new and has been driven fewer than 6,400 miles. In April 2022 it was upgraded with Tesla's R80 3.0 battery pack at a Tesla dealership in Torrance, California at a cost of more than $30,000. This endowed the Tesla with a driving range of 340 miles.

This Tesla left the factory with $11,500 in options, including metallic paint, custom, premium leather interior, JVC stereo navigation system with iPhone/iPod connectivity, and Tesla Paint Armor clear protective film. Standard features included heated sport seats with adjustable lumbar support, split, five-spoke, alloy wheels, and a removable soft-top.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2022