Tesla

 

Motor

375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive.

	Roadster	Roadster Sport
Torque	273 lb-ft at 0-5,400 rpm	295 lb-ft at 0-5,100 rpm
Horsepower	288 hp (215 kW) at 5,000-6,000 rpm	288 hp (215 kW) at 4,400-6,000 rpm
Max rpm	14,000 rpm	14,000 rpm

Acceleration

	Roadster	Roadster Sport
Top Speed	125 mph	125 mph
0 to 60 mph	3.9 seconds	3.7 seconds

Transmission

Single speed fixed gear. Reverse drive uses reverse direction of motor, limited to 15 mph.

Overall Final Drive	8.28:1
Final Drive Ratio	3.12:1

Battery

Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery with 6,831 individual cells. 3.5 hour charge time from empty to full using the Tesla High Power Wall Connector at 240 Volts and 70 Amps.

Range	245 miles
Expected Battery Life	Seven-years or 100,000 miles
Battery heater for cold weather charging to -20 degrees Celsius	Standard