By Sky Motoring
19 February 2008
The Tesla Roadster isn’t just a glorified milk float, it’s the world’s first electric powered, zero emissions sports car. It’s a clever amalgam of Japanese-made lithium-ion batteries (6831 of them in all), Lotus lightweight engineering, and Silicon Valley audacity, designed to make the green age interesting for keen drivers.
On the outside
Looks familiar? Well that’s because essentially, the Tesla Roadster has been developed from the Lotus Elise chassis, which is already a pretty dashing shape (if you ignore the toupee top). The panelling however, though similar, is entirely different and we rather like that integrated spoiler at the rear.
On the inside
There has been a concerted effort to increase the comfort levels of this the cabin which has led Tesla to reshape the bucket seats, lower the door sills and upgrade the interior lining with carpet and carbon fibre. The revisions have worked, creating an attractive environment.
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