News and rumors regarding electric cars have been increasing in these past few months, so I thought I’d do a little research on the most salient models that are being talked about.
Today we’ll cover the very cool Tesla Roadster, of which much has been seen and heard this year..
- Launch date: Oct or Nov 2007
- Price: $98,000
Top speed: 130 mph (210 km/h)- Autonomy: 200 miles (320 kms) between charges
- Battery life: 100,000 miles (160,000 kms)
- Battery charge time: 3.5 hours
- 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h): 4 seconds
- Chassis design: Lotus
- Company HQ: California
- Founder: Martin Eberhard
- CEO: Michael Marks
- Sales estimates: 600 buyers already lined up for October or November launch, will make 1,000 model 2008 units
- Dealer network: Will not set up a national dealer network for now; will sell cars directly. Stores and service centers are planned for New York, Chicago, and Miami.
- Website: http://www.teslamotors.com/
Latest news
Tesla’s next model is the WhiteStar, a $50-60,000 sedan sized electric car, made in a new plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico that will employ 400. They are shooting for a 2010 release date.
Also rumored to be looking at manufacturing a lower cost model.
Curious fact
Arnold Schwarzenegger, wife Maria Shriver, and George Clooney are among the initial buyers lined up for the Roadster.
Insightful quote
Referring to the Tesla Roadster, California Gov. Schwarzenegger said, "I test drove this vehicle, and it is hot."
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Very interesting blog you have here. Great idea, I like it and you’re now on my blogroll!