Tesla Roadster Electric Convertible EV
215 kW292 PS288 hp2008–2012
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- Power
- 215 kW 292 PS · 288 hp
- Electric range
- 644 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,305 kg
- Top speed
- 201 km/h
Built 2008–2012, the Tesla Roadster electric convertible develops 215 kW (292 PS) from an electric drivetrain.
According to our catalog data, the Roadster 215 kW electric reaches 201 km/h, covers up to 644 km on a charge, weighs 1,305 kg and has 224 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Power | 215 kW 292 PS · 288 hp |
Performance
| Top speed | 201 km/h 125 mph |
|---|---|
| Electric range | 644 km 400 mi |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,946 mm 155.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,873 mm 73.7 in |
| Height | 1,127 mm 44.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm 92.6 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
| Battery capacity | 53 kWh |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 2008–2012 |
| Generation | Roadster (2008–2012) |
| New price | from about €99,000 (2008) Price announced for Europe |
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Data sources
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Data: 11 of 25 fields · 2 sources · data changed 23 Oct 2026