California, USA -- Another addition to the GreenMonster's list of electric sports cars is the 2-seat, 2-door roadster, the Tesla Roadster by Tesla Motors.This highway capable car uses lithium-ion battery technology, which they call ESS (Energy Storage System), has a capacity of 53 KWh of electrical energy when fully charged at 3½ hours using the high power connector which supplies 70 amp, 220 volt electricity. The full charge lets you drive for 244 mi (393 km) before it needs to be plugged again.
This darling accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h) run by a 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor licensed from AC Propulsion's EV Power System design which includes a Reductive Charging patent covering integration of the charging electronics with the inverter, thus reducing mass, complexity, and cost. Transmission is a single speed BorgWarner automatic fixed gear.
Officially unveiled to the public on July 19, 2006, in Santa Monica, California, it has delivered its first 100th car in December 2008 and its 200th car in February 2009.
The price is at $109,000 for the 2009 models. A $5000 refundable reservation fee starts the process and locks in price; and additional $55,000 to lock in a production slot and delivery timeframe.
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