Video Summary
- The Tesla Roadster shares less than 10% of its parts with the Lotus Elise.- The Roadster is a tiny, very low car that looks like a toy.
- Although the shape is the same as the Lotus Elise, the dimensions are roughly the same.
- The original windshield and some suspension parts are shared with the Lotus Elise.
- There are still 2008 Roadsters being used as daily drivers.
- The reviewed Roadster has 97,000 miles on it and continues to operate well.
- With its 3.0 battery upgrade, the car has 350 miles of range, which has decreased in the reviewed version with 97,000 miles to 250.
- It's very analog for an electric car, requiring a key in the ignition.
- The steering has no power steering at low speeds.
- The car features regenerative braking, enough for one-pedal driving.
- There is a small screen display for the driver with range, temperature, speed, peak horsepower, and torque.
- While it lacks space, the car has more cargo room than some new EVs.
- As a sports car, it is stiff and raw, with every bump on the road felt and a lot of tire and chassis noise.
- The 0-60 mph is 3.7 seconds.
