About the Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster is a battery electric vehicle sports car, based on the Lotus Elise chassis, that was produced by the electric car firm Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) in California.
The Roadster was the first highway-legal serial production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells and the first production all-electric car to travel more than 320 kilometres (200 mi) per charge.
It is also the first production car to be launched into deep space, carried by a Falcon Heavy rocket in a test flight on February 6, 2018.
Tesla sold about 2,450 Roadsters in over 30 countries, and most of the last Roadsters were sold in Europe and Asia during the fourth quarter of 2012. Tesla produced right-hand-drive Roadsters from early 2010.
For more information, visit the Tesla Roadster Wikipedia page
Tesla Roadster Battery Spec and Range
| Year / Make / Model | Battery | Range |
| 2006 Tesla Roadster P1 | 53kWh | 200 miles |
| 2007 Tesla Roadster P1 | 53kWh lithium-ion | 231 miles |
| 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | 53kWh lithium-ion | 231 miles |
| 2009 Tesla Roadster 2.0 | 53kWh lithium-ion | 244 miles |
| 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 | 53kWh lithium-ion | 244 miles |
| 2011 Tesla Roadster 2.5 | 53 kWh lithium-ion | 244 miles |
| 2012 Tesla Roadster 2.5 | 53 kWh lithium-ion | 244 miles |
| 2014 Tesla Roadster 3.0 R80 | 80kWh lithium-ion | 400 miles |
| 2016 Tesla Roadster 3.0 | 80kWh lithium-ion | 300 miles |
| 2023 Tesla Roadster | 200 kWh | 620 miles |
How long does it take to fully charge a Tesla Roadster?
Tesla Roaster batteries take approximately 3.5 hours to charge at 220V.
Where can I find replacement batteries for my Tesla Roadster?
Tesla. Likely the best source of a replacement battery for your Roadster is the source of the car itself. Check with Tesla first, especially if you are worried about a warranty or lien requirements.
Find a Tesla Service Center at tesla.com/findus.
Junkyards! When a Tesla Roadster is wrecked, it goes to the wrecking yard. Often the batteries are still usable as even a light impact can send a vehicle to the scrap heap. Car-part.com allows you to search wrecking yards all over the nation and has a great list of batteries available. You might also check in with one of the below communities to see if they have a For Sale or Classifieds section.
eBay – If you can’t find a replacement at your local yard, and want to find something more reputable online, you might check ebay. To be candid, the Telsa Roadster was rare, so chances are minimal that you’ll find anything relevant, but just in case..
Find Tesla Roadster Replacement Batteries on eBay
And if you are a fan of calling someone, here is a list of vendors that may offer replacement electric car batteries for the Tesla Roadster:
Bumblebee Batteries – Located in Gresham, Oregon, Bumblebee offers some of the best battery replacements for all electric vehicles.
Website: https://bumblebeebatteries.com/
GreenBean Batteries – “Born out of the need for a better hybrid battery, Green Bean Battery was built around the core of creating a reliable reconditioned hybrid battery and extending the hybrid battery life. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to create a proprietary hybrid battery reconditioning process that puts our hybrid batteries in a league of their own.”
Website: https://greenbeanbattery.com/
GreenTec Auto – Established in 2012, with 3 brothers working at their father’s auto repair shop, GreenTec Auto’s mission is to create effective and sustainable solutions for you and your vehicle. “Nothing ends up in a landfill.” With over 20 service centers across the United States, there is sure to be a location near you.
Website: https://www.greentecauto.com/
Hometown Hybrids – Specializing in replacing your failed hybrid battery pack at a reasonable cost. Whether you choose a new or rebuilt battery, you can count on their mobile installation service to deliver the best product at a great price.
Website: https://www.hometownhybrids.com/
Join a Tesla Roadster Community
Looking for like-minded people to share your passion for the Tesla Roadster? How about helpful advice from fellow Tesla owners and mechanics? Try out one of the following discussion boards or community groups:
TeslaMotorsClub.com / Tesla Roadster 2008-2012 – Discuss Tesla’s Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and other Tesla innovations. Find information about maintaining and modifying your Tesla Roadster in the Tesla Roadster subgroup.
Reddit.com/r/TeslaMotors – For all the Redditors out there who happen to also be Tesla owners and enthusiasts, here’s the place for you!
TeslaOwnersOnline.com / Roadster – A place to connect about the upcoming Tesla Roadster, slated for 2023.
Die-Cast Tesla Roadster Collectibles
Looking for collectible 12:18 scale die-cast Tesla Roadster models? You could originally find them on the Tesla Shop, but they tend to sell out fast.
Fortunately, there’s always eBay! Here you can find a large selection of die-cast Tesla Roadsters for sale, many of which were originally purchased at the Tesla Shop above.
And for you 1:64 scale fans, you can readily find Tesla Roadster Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars on Amazon:
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