Comments on: Tesla Roadster Coming to Australia

By: qqq

qqq — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:42:50 +0000

they cant even build a transmission strong enough for the cars electric motor yet. put the extra weight in and it will still do 3.7secs. but you just run along now and enjoy all those plastic bits slapped onto your commodore.

By: IanR8

IanR8 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:21:13 +0000

But, try and get five people and two sets of Golf Clubs in it, and still do 3.7 sec, dreaming.

By: Michael Sutcliffe

Michael Sutcliffe — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:36:31 +0000

I’m one. The most I’ve ever paid for a car is $21K but I’d shell out to buy one of these new.

By: tsport100

tsport100 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:22:33 +0000

It does a blistering 0-100 km in 3.7 sec (for comparison a HSV R8 does 5 sec) costs $0.01 cent per km to fuel, requires zero servicing and the motor and inverter should be good to pass on to your great grandkids ye costs the same as a BMW with no roof. I’m sure there’s plenty of potential customers in AU.

By: NM64

NM64 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:13:56 +0000

Nice FUD “Baddass”, especially since the Tesla Roadster currently holds the world record for the longest distance on a single-charge for a production EV at 501 km.

By: Baddass

Baddass — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:02:34 +0000

Recent reviews in some car mags say that the Tesla has nowhere near the claimed 380km on a charge range, and while the acceleration is good, it all tapers off for a very low top-speed. Add to that a most likely hugely inflated price and little customer support base, and you’ve got a sure-fire success!