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What we've learned about the new Tesla Roadster since its reveal
Since its reveal, Tesla has released figures for the new Roadster that vary by source. Top Gear, Hagerty and MotorTrend interviewed chief designer Franz von Holzhausen and VP of vehicle engineering Lars Moravy. Reported power ranges from 1,341 hp (Hagerty) to about 1,500 hp (Moravy), and top speed from 214 mph to more than 230 mph depending on the source. Battery capacity has not been officially confirmed; the estimated range is 310 to 320 miles, compared with the 620 miles originally planned for 2017.…
- Two rear-mounted motors; reported power between 1,341 and about 1,500 hp
- Estimated range of 310 to 320 miles, versus 620 miles planned in 2017
🔎 Why it matters: Power, top speed and range figures for the Roadster differ between Hagerty, Top Gear and MotorTrend, and Moravy estimated a range of 310 to 320 miles versus the 620 miles planned in 2017.
📈 Upside: Moravy describes charging above 500 kW with fourth-generation Superchargers and a target of 10 to 80 percent in about 10 minutes, if achieved in the consumer version.
📉 Risk: Battery capacity has not been officially confirmed, and the gas supply for the Thrust configuration's thrusters remains unclear.
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