EcoXperience.com» electric car http://ecoxperience.com The Ultimate Green Buyer's Guide | EcoXperience.com Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:00:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Tesla Motors Introduces the Roadster 2.5 http://ecoxperience.com/tesla-motors-introduces-the-roadster-2-5/ http://ecoxperience.com/tesla-motors-introduces-the-roadster-2-5/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:57:30 +0000 EcoXperience http://ecoxperience.com/?p=932 Tesla Motors Roadster 2.5


Following the recent announcements of a partnership with Toyota Motor Company and a successful initial public offering, Tesla Motors announced the launch of a new version of the electric roadster. Dubbed the Roadster 2.5, the new version receives a new front fascia and rear diffuser, directional forged wheels, new more comfortable seats, more sound insulation, and an optional 7-inch touchscreen display. Roadster 2.5 will feature a hand-built carbon fiber body and aluminum monocogue chassis supporting all new power control hardware that is said to perform well in hot climates. Combine this with an electric motor capable of generating 288 peak horsepower and 295 lbs-ft of on-demand, instant torque and you’re in for one extremely fast ride. The roadster boasts a top speed of 125 mph and a 0 to 60 time of 3.9 seconds or 3.7 seconds depending on which version you choose.
The new Roadster 2.5 is currently available for order from Tesla Motors.

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Tesla unveiled their new sport sedan on Friday, March 27, 2009, and already the internet is swarmed with stories and pictures of the new release. Tesla quotes expected delivery timeframe starting in 2011. We hope that the vehicle meets that target, and applaud Tesla for developing two electric vehicles that feature groundbreaking technology and smooth lines (maybe a few other manufacturers up north will take note). We look forward to many more stories about the Roadster and the Model S between now and 2011.

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So the big question is: how do we raise $50K by 2011 to be one of the first to own this new sports sedan? With a 300 mile range, daily commuting shouldn’t be an issue, even with the long Atlanta commutes. And since the vehicle is electric, sitting still in traffic won’t put to much strain on the battery.

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Well, enough of my excitement. We’ve included a few images of the new Model S in this post, but for more information we suggest checking out Tesla’s site for the Model S: http://www.teslamotors.com/models/index.php

Let us know what you think, we’re interested in hearing your opinion…

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