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Tesla Roadster (2009-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 5 out of 5

Summary of the Tesla Roadster (2009-)

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Assets

Explosive performance, sharp handling, sleek looks, silent running.

Drawbacks

Lengthy charge time, expensive, crashy ride.

Verdict

Redefines our expectation of what a sports car is and how it should be powered.

Tesla Roadster Review

Overview5 out of 5

If your only experience of electric vehicles so far has been the whining old milk float, what follows is nothing short of a revelation.

You see, the Tesla is one of the most exciting cars we have ever tested. And that is quite astonishing because, like the current batch of poorly built quadricycles that trundle around our city centres, it achieves forward motion by using an electric motor.

And what sensational 'forward motion' this car has. It has supercar performance: the 0-60mph acceleration time of 3.9 seconds is on par with a Ferrari 430 and as an added bonus this electrically powered monster comes with sharp handling and even sharper looks.

So, at last we have an electric car that performs like a Porsche, but here's the tricky bit... it'll set you back £91,000.

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Best Exotic Sports Cars

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Winner:
Porsche 911
First runner up:
Ferrari F430
Second runner up:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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