Vehicle Description
2008 Tesla Roadster – The Car That Started It All
The Tesla Roadster is an extremely important car in the history of EVs, as it’s the model that launched Tesla. This is a first-year example that touts low mileage, and it’s finished in a gorgeous Twilight Blue Metallic over Cream color combination. It also features great equipment like a removable body-colored hardtop, a removable soft top, leather upholstery, heated seats, and carbon fiber interior trim. This Roadster comes with a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing warm-climate ownership since new, for added buyer confidence.
Highlights
- 2008 Tesla Roadster in Twilight Blue Metallic with Cream interior
- First-year production model; the car that launched Tesla
- Approximately 44,200 miles
- Clean, accident-free Carfax (note: report contains multiple gaps)
- Warm-climate ownership history (CA, PR, LA)
Powertrain & Performance
- Single electric motor producing approx. 248 hp and 276 lb-ft torque
- 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack powering the rear wheels
- Original EPA-rated range of 244 miles
- Based on a re-engineered Lotus Elise chassis
- One of approximately 2,450 Roadsters built (2008-2012)
Equipment & Features
- Removable body-colored hardtop and removable black soft top
- Leather upholstery with heated seats
- Carbon fiber interior trim
- 16-inch front / 17-inch rear wheels
- AP Racing front and Brembo rear brake calipers
- Air conditioning
- Modification: JVC Bluetooth head unit
A landmark vehicle in automotive history. This low-mileage, first-year Roadster represents the genesis of the modern EV revolution. Complete with both hardtop and soft top, it’s a rare and collectible piece of Silicon Valley and automotive heritage, offered with recent service documentation.
First-Year Example | EV Pioneer | Collectible History