We (the employees of the Cambridge, MA Greentech Media office) finally got our hands on the Tesla Roadster. Previously tested by Michael Kanellos, we were lucky enough to score a drive in the new Roadster 2.5. While I won’t rehash Michael’s road test, or report what all the other automotive journalists have already written, I will tell you why driving a Tesla is a completely unique and special experience and why they are not the logistical nightmare some have made them out to be.
The Tesla Roadster is not just sports-car fast; it’s supercar fast. With a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time that rivals Ferraris and Lamborghinis costing hundreds of thousands of dollars more, full-bore acceleration in this car is downright violent. Mash the accelerator (no gas pedal here) and you are instantly pinned to the seatback. Unlike standard internal combustion engines, there is no wait for the revs to climb into the power band. Throttle response is instant and linear, and without the hassle of gears to change, 50-60-70mph comes up on the speedometer before you even have time to think, ‘What’s the speed limit again?’
To read the full, original article click on this link: Test of the Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5 : Greentech Media
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