The Tesla Roadster produces one-tenth of the pollution and is six times as efficient as the best sports car.
Zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds
Top speed, 130 mph
Range: 250 miles
Running cost: 1 cent per mile
Base price: $89,000
Charge time: 3.5 hours
135 mpg (equiv.)
Assembled by Lotus Cars UK
Driving an electric car lets you save the environment and gives you some additional perks:
- Single-occupancy access to all carpool lanes
- Income tax credit
- A luxury car that’s fully exempt from the luxury car tax
- Free parking at charging stations at LAX and other airports
- No parking meter fees in an increasing number of major metropolitan areas.
