Nov 12, 2022 · Which Tesla was first? From The Roadster and Models S, X, 3, and Y to the Semi and Cybertruck, learn more about every Tesla vehicle model, so far.

The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car, that is based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) from 2008 to 2012.

Tesla, Inc. is an electric vehicle manufacturer and clean energy company founded in San Carlos, California in 2003 by American entrepreneurs Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. The …

When Tesla was founded in 2003, Eberhard served as its CEO, and Tarpenning served as CFO. They launched their company to develop and produce an entirely electric car after observing …

The First Tesla Roadster Variants. The original Tesla Roadster made history as the first highway-legal, mass-produced all-electric sports car. Based on the Lotus Elise chassis, it defied …

Jul 1, 2003 · Just a month later, Musk revealed the first glimpse of the prototype Model X, Tesla’s first SUV. With falcon-wing doors, seating for seven and a total range of about 340 miles, it …

Apr 4, 2025 · In 2008 Tesla Motors released its first car, the completely electric Roadster. In company tests, it achieved 245 miles (394 km) on a single charge, a range unprecedented for …

Nov 27, 2017 · When it debuted the Roadster was a pretty ground-breaking vehicle. The base model, the first of four that were produced, featured a range of 244 miles on a full charge and …

Jun 22, 2023 · The first Model S off the production line went to none other than venture capitalist and Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson, complete with a telltale personalized "TSLA S1" …

Mar 22, 2019 · General production begins for Tesla’s first car, The Roadster. Elon Musk takes over as CEO and lays off 25% of the workforce. Tesla has just $9 million on hand and is in …