New Tesla Roadster unveiled

    At the sidelines of its Semi truck reveal, Tesla also unveiled its new Roadster EV, due internationally in 2020.

    Published On Nov 17, 2017 05:00:00 PM

    11,446 Views

    Tesla has taken the wraps off its new drop-top EV, the Roadster, at the sidelines of the Semi truck reveal.

    The brand claims that the new convertible is capable of doing the 0-96kph run in 1.9 seconds (the fastest for a series production car), hit 160kph in 4.9 seconds and is capable of running a quarter-mile in 8.9 seconds (another record for a mass production car).

    With a claimed top speed of over 402kph and a driving range of 1,000km on a single charge from the 200kW battery pack, the Roadster is driven by three motors sending power to all-four-wheels.

    Elon Musk has said at the unveil of the second-gen Roadster that the model is meant to be the final nail in the coffin for internal combustion engine cars, with the Roadster sporting performance figures and range that dwarf current models by a significant margin.

    The four-seater drop-top will be available in international markets by 2020.

    Also see: New Tesla Roadster image gallery

    Copyright (c) Autocar India. All rights reserved.

    Comments

    ×
    img

    No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

    Ask Autocar Anything about Car and Bike Buying and Maintenance Advices
    Need an expert opinion on your car and bike related queries?
    Ask Now

    Search By Car Price

    Poll of the month

    The Mahindra XUV 300 facelift will be called the XUV 3XO. Should more brands rename models for facelifts?

    Yes, it could give new life to a slow-selling car

     

    13.53%

    Yes, but only if there are significant changes

     

    32.44%

    No, it's confusing and dilutes the brand name

     

    29.19%

    No difference, the product speaks for itself

     

    24.84%

    Total Votes : 1079
    Sign up for our newsletter

    Get all the latest updates from the automobile universe