Tesla Roadster (first generation) - Wikipedia
The Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car, based on the Lotus Elise chassis, produced by Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) from 2008 to 2012.
Mythbusters Part 2: The Tesla Roadster is not a Converted Lotus …
Mar 3, 2008 · One of the more common misconceptions about the Tesla Roadster is that it is an electrified Lotus Elise. This has been an interesting problem to deal with because the Tesla is vastly different from an Elise and it is important that people are aware of this.
Elon Musk: Converting Lotus' Elise To Build The Tesla Roadster …
Sep 18, 2018 · Tesla used a highly modified Lotus Elise chassis for its original Roadster. It was a super dumb strategy admitted Tesla CEO Elon Musk. One that almost killed Tesla.
What a Tesla Roadster Looks Like After Four Years in Space - The …
Mar 4, 2022 · The Tesla Roadster uses a modified Lotus Elise chassis, which is mostly aluminum although it has a carbon fiber body. It’s unclear how the body is fixed to the chassis, however it very...
Just how similar are the Lotus Elise and Tesla Roadster?
Jun 30, 2024 · Okay, let’s get this straight: Contrary to what you may have heard, the original Tesla Roadster, produced from 2008 to early 2012, was not an electrified Lotus Elise. Yes, these cars closely resemble each other and share some parts, but under the skin they’re worlds apart.
Back to the future: why the Tesla Roadster is the first true electric ...
Jan 27, 2022 · Tesla’s Roadster is the first true electric classic of the modern era. That means a total some 40% heftier than a contemporary Elise, and you’re instantly aware of that sense of mass, particularly under braking when you start to realise why four-piston calipers are a …
Tesla's Original Roadster: Price, Specs and Range of the Vehicle …
Apr 16, 2023 · The Tesla Roadster was based on the Lotus Elise, a lightweight, two-seat sports car from the British automaker Lotus. Tesla Motors collaborated with Lotus to develop the Roadster, leveraging the expertise of the established automaker.
Why The Tesla Roadster Remains In The Lotus Elise’s Shadow …
Feb 15, 2024 · The Tesla Roadster has long been called the Elise's spiritual successor of sorts, and here's why it remains in the latter's shadow to date.
Tesla’s first car is a true collectible - Hagerty
Aug 10, 2023 · The common misconception is that the Tesla Roadster is an electric Lotus Elise. This is completely false. The Tesla Roadster and Lotus Elise share windshields and some bits around the cowl.
How Does The OG Tesla Roadster Compare To The Lotus Elise?
Jan 27, 2023 · How Does The OG Tesla Roadster Compare To The Lotus Elise? The Tesla Roadster was based on the Lotus Elise and got more power. Was that enough to overcome the extra weight? The Tesla...