2009 Tesla Roadster

TheCarConnection.com's editors prepared this review from hands-on experience with the new 2009 Tesla Roadster. TheCarConnection.com will also produce a full review, including opinions from other professional sources, as more road tests of the 2009 Tesla Roadster become available.

Likes
Supercar acceleration
Smooth rush of power at any speed
Excellent roadholding
Green credibility and awareness factor

Dislikes
Range below 200 miles when driven hard
Primitive amenities
Utter lack of storage in cockpit
Recharging cord costs $600 to $3,000 extra

The 2009 Tesla Roadster is an electric-powered two-seat sportscar based around some components of the Lotus Elise. Unveiled to the public in 2006 and originally promised for delivery in early 2008, the all-electric Tesla Roadster is finally in production.