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The new 2020 Tesla Roadster that wasn't in Switzerland
Tesla made a lot of noise about a big surprise it planned for the Grand Basel auto show, a celebration of architecture and design in Switzerland's northern industrial city. The company teased that it might show a new pre-production prototype of its new Roadster. The much-hyped car has twice... read more
Tesla Semi, new Roadster distract from Model 3 production problems
Never let it be said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his event producers are not masters of showmanship. Last night's launch of the Tesla Semi heavy-duty commercial truck... read more November 17, 2017 by John Voelcker
Tesla Roadster is back: 0-60 in 1.9 seconds, 620-mile range
What's old is new again. The Tesla Roadster is back, company CEO Elon Musk revealed Thursday night at a special event in California. Forget about the old, Lotus-derived... read more November 16, 2017 by Andrew Ganz
What IS 'one-pedal driving' in an electric car?
One-pedal driving is rather like the experience of owning an electric car: it can be hard to appreciate until you've spend time doing it. The phrase "one-pedal driving"... read more March 24, 2017 by John Voelcker
How much is a prototype Tesla Roadster really worth?
How much would you pay to own one of the earliest Tesla Roadster electric sports cars? Early production models and prototypes of notable cars can often become valuable... read more October 15, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Tesla Roadster 3.0 340-mile battery upgrade now shipping
The Tesla Roadster 3.0 battery upgrade is finally shipping to customers. The upgrade to Tesla's first production electric car boosts range to a claimed 340 miles, compared to... read more July 14, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
LG Chem Adds Tesla To Customer List, Will Supply Cells For Roadster Upgrade
Of the three largest lithium-ion cell suppliers for electric cars, only one can count almost a dozen automakers among its customers. Now that company, LG Chem, has added... read more October 29, 2015 by John Voelcker
Tesla Roadster 3.0's $29,000 Battery Upgrade: 330 Miles Or More Of Range
Electric-car maker Tesla Motors has a lot on its hands right now, with deliveries of its Model X electric SUV at the end of the month, a battery gigafactory under... read more September 4, 2015 by John Voelcker
Tiny 40-Year-Old Electric Car Now As Fast As Tesla Roadster
The era of the modern electric car essentially began in December 2010 with the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt. But there were many electric cars before that... read more April 29, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
Tesla Roadster 3.0 Update: San Jose To LA Without Recharging
Back in December, we first received confirmation of the "3.0" update for the Tesla Roadster, the electric-car maker's very first product, sold in the U.S. from 2008 through... read more February 17, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
Tesla Roadster 3.0: 70-kWh Battery, Aero Kit, New Tires, For 400-Mile Range
Tesla Motors announced today that it has prototyped a "Roadster 3.0" package, which Roadster owners will be able to purchase in the future to update the battery pack... read more December 26, 2014 by John Voelcker
Tesla Roadster Battery Upgrade Details: Coming This Week, Musk Says
Say what you will about Tesla Motors chief executive Elon Musk, he's one of the very few global automaker CEOs who personally responds to owner questions via Twitter. And... read more December 23, 2014 by John Voelcker
Tesla Roadster To Get Replacement Battery, 400-Mile Range: Musk
Retrofitting new powertrains to used cars isn't something that automakers have done, historically--but electric cars may change that rule. Now, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has... read more August 14, 2014 by John Voelcker
CA Tesla Owner Calculates That UberX Is Cheaper Than Electric Car
Cheap electricity and reduced maintenance needs make most electric cars cheaper to operate per mile than internal-combustion models, but perhaps that doesn't take things far... read more August 3, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
Envy The Man Who Owns Seven Tesla Electric Cars (In Norway)
Norway is known for its love of electric cars, but there's one Norwegian who loves them more than most. A recent Tesla Motors blog post tells the story of a "superowner" in... read more April 25, 2014 by Stephen Edelstein
Does George Clooney Really Hate Tesla Electric Cars?
There it was, on the always-factual pages of the New York Post: George Clooney hates Teslas. On Monday, the tabloid published an article focusing on Clooney's comment at the... read more November 15, 2013 by John Voelcker
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