If driving an environmentally friendly car has led you to give up your dream of driving the sexiest sports car on the block, you should think again. Tesla Motors has put sex on wheels in the form the Tesla Roadster.
![]()
How fast can an electric car go? Well, this one can do 0-60 in about 4 seconds. It’s a 100% electric car that can go about 200 miles on a charge. As to driving, it couldn’t be easier. No clutching, gear changing, or sluggish shifting (if it’s an automatic). Simply push the pedal and go!
Producing one-third of the pollution of comparable popular hybrids, and one-tenth the pollution of comparable sports cars (figures from the Tesla website), the Tesla Roadster is a great choice for the environment. At an equivalent efficiency of 135 miles per gallon, and an estimated cost per mile of 2 cents, the Roadster also makes for a good choice in the wallet. Add that to a beautiful exterior and you have a car that’s smart to buy while feeling good at the same time!
The design team at Tesla has worked with the concept of multiple uses for components, so the beautiful design is quite functional and safe. The battery box is functional and structural, and the air ducts do double duty as energy absorbing zones. The Lithium-Ion battery system has been tested thoroughly to ensure than any battery malfunctions are confined to the cell in which they occur. The Battery Safety Monitor in the Roadster disconnects the battery packs from the electrical system of the car if malfunctions occur.
Now, if you’ve bought the best looking car on the block, you’ll care about how secure it is from theft. The personal pin activation, valet mode, and charging intelligence features let you go out in your car and feel confident that you won’t lose it.

30 queries. 0.158 seconds