Tesla roadster turning heads in Queensland

[HysteryDiagnosis]

I is good to know that this vehicle is manufactured here. I pray the price comes down dramatically and that the other models come within reach for the average consumer.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/51803/tesla-roadster-wraps-up-3600km-victoria-queensland-tour
Officially, the Tesla Roadster offers a range of 380km on one charge, but with Australia's stretching highways making up a big part of its journey, the little car that could also managed a few 400km stints between stops.

Importantly, the entire 3687km trip, which used a total of 1067kWh, cost just $213.40 in energy. Around 80 percent of the charging used a conventional 10amp connector.

Tesla didn't miss any opportunities to spread the word on the Roadster's virtues, either, with 46 prospective customers taking the Roadster for a spin during the trip.

The American carmaker reports that there were no faults or flat tyres over the entire distance.

The Roadster also took some time out to compete in this year's Targa Tasmania, covering a further 2500km and winning the new EV Challenge class.

[godai]

1. And next year, there will be the Tesla S...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1UpYFlfWGJo/TBUrii2KMbI/AAAAAAAAD1g/SCsZMWsPUiM/s1600/EV+Gal+tesla-model-s-electric-car.jpg

Not cheap at $50/60/70 K for 100/200/300 mile range battery but nice car. I hope that Tesla is successful.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

2. We've read about some phenomenal battery capacity breakthroughs recently, I hope

they will be able to be incorporated into these vehicles to give them perhaps a 500 mile range with quick recharge capability like the Toshiba Lions that were introduced what was it, TWO years ago??

[madokie]

3. So do I

[Odin2005]

4. WANT!!!