Green Tesla Roadster 2.5

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For 2010 Tesla will be bringing three of their latest right-hand drive Roadsters to the Eco-Rally, which ends just a few blocks from Tesla's London showroom in Knightsbridge.

 

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Tesla RHD Roadster S technical image

Tesla has already delivered cars in at least 25 countries and is favoured by Hollywood celebrities, European royalty and trendsetters worldwide. However, the South African-born CEO-co-founder, Elon Musk states that he's never given a car away for free or at a discount - an amazing situation in the current auto climate.

In 2009, all our guest drivers wanted to drive the LHD Roadster S. In the end, Zac Goldsmith shared the privilige with a very excited Quentin Wilson. Read Quentin's verdict (verus Jeremy Clarkson's).

Tax breaks for low-emission cars

UK companies that purchase a Roadster benefit from a 100 percent Writing Down Allowance, meaning they can deduct the price of the car from their taxable profits. The Roadster is the only sports car that has ever qualified for a such a tax incentive throughout the UK.

"We hear every day from people who want to start accumulating zero-emission miles – but they don’t want to sacrifice performance and fun,” - Tesla UK

Racing Roadsters

The UK Motor Sport Association now permits electric vehicles to race in official competitions and the Tesla Roadster has already begun collecting trophies at prestigious UK circuits like Goodwood. The Roadster accelerates faster than supercars that cost twice as much, yet it produces zero tailpipe emissions and is twice as energy efficient as leading hybrids.

Stats
Manufacturer: 
Tesla
Model: 
RHD Roadster S
CO2 (g/km from tailpipe): 
0
Noise at city speed: 
55-60dB
Sound at low speed: 
Quiet
Fuel / Propulsion: 
electric lithium battery
Range: 
150-199miles
Power: 
90.00kw
City speed (mph): 
7-10
Top speed: 
130mph
Seats: 
2
Seen at
Start (Brighton)
Pit Stop
Finish Line
About the Drivers
Co-pilot/ Guest Driver 2nd leg : 
Lucy Siegle is a BBC One Show presenter, ethical living columnist for The Guardian and The Observer and chair of the Ecover Observer Ethical Awards judging panel. In the 2009 Eco-Rally, Lucy test-drove the Honda Insight Hybrid and described her 2010 Eco-Rally experience as "the highlight of my life...... MORE >>
About the Exhibitor
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TESLA MOTORS was founded in 2003 by a group of intrepid Silicon Valley engineers who set out to prove that electric vehicles could be awesome.

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