TESLA MOTORS – Electrifying!
It has been awhile since I visited the Tesla Motors website and given the fact that I am in the green vehicle mood today, I thought I would pay them a visit. I WANT A TESLA! The car is absolutely beautiful with its sleek lines, innovative styling and fast performance.
• 100% Electric
• 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds
• 135 mpg equivalent
• 250 miles per charge
How fast can the roadster travel?
The car will travel zero to 60 mph in about 4 seconds, with a opt speed of over 130 mph. The acceleration in the car is instantaneous due to fact it has no clutch.
How much does it cost?
On the website you can build your own Tesla, by selecting various options and accessories and paint finish. I opted for the all of the options that includes, premium interior, touch screen navigation, carbon fiber hardtop, Bluetooth cell integration, upgraded sound system, etc. I also selected the Jet Black (premium finish). I wanted to see what this would cost me if I selected all the bells and whistles. Drum roll please….$101, 925 is the price tag.
After seeing the $100,000 price tag, some people might feel a bit of sticker shock. Many of us will never be able to afford such a luxury eco-vehicle. However, for those who can afford the to buy a Tesla, they are paying a fair and reasonable price. I can’t even begin to imagine the costs that are associated with starting a new automobile company, let alone starting a company that produces electric cars. I am sure it will take many years for Tesla to recoup their research and development costs. My hope is that one day they will be able to produce production models that are more affordable and in the reach of mass consumers. The following quote is taken from their website:
While the Tesla Roadster‘s sticker price is in a league with other high-performance sports cars with similar specs, we recognize it‘s out of reach for a lot of people. We consciously chose to develop a high-end sports car as our first car in order to develop the “performance DNA” from which we could create other electric vehicles. Our next model will leverage the Tesla Roadster‘s technology, resulting in a less expensive sports sedan that we can sell at higher volume.
Give the fact the initial production run of the Tesla Roadsters sold out in four months, it is a great indication that people are taking notice and the demand for alternative vehicles is definitely there. I hope the BIG players in the auto industry are taking notice and will come to market with better eco-friendly alternatives!
Now is the time for change, people want better options! The Tesla Roadster is one electric car that is not going to die! This is just the beginning for this company and I look forward to watching them grow. Maybe one day I will be driving my own Tesla!
To read more about Tesla, head over to their website.
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I found this great clip of the roadster! I know you will want one!
Written by steve on February 8th, 2007 with
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#1. December 6th, 2010, at 9:29 AM.
Excellent car. nice information sharing.