Tesla Roadster first generation
The Tesla Roadster first generation (2008–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the European Union and France.
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,940–3,950 mm RDW | 3,946 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm RDW | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,150 mm RDW | 1,127 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm RDW | 2,352 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,235–1,335 kg RDW | 1,305–1,365 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,335–1,435 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,460 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 201 km/h RDW | – |
| 0–100 km/h | – | 5.7 s |
| Torque | – | 370–400 Nm |
| Electric | ||
| Battery capacity (usable) | – | 53.0 kWh |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, ja, es, pl). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
3 complaints for model years 2008–2011.
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 5 versions of the Tesla Roadster first generation
European Union 4 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Electric motor | 40 kW (54 PS) | Electric | 24.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 232 |
| 2012 | Electric motor | 185 kW (252 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | 16 |
| 2011 | Electric motor | 40 kW (54 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | 152 |
| 2010 | Electric motor | – | Electric | 23.1 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 84 |
France 1 version
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014ROADSTER | Electric motor | 40 kW (54 PS) | Electric |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.