An in-depth review of a 2008 Tesla Roadster and its very analog interior shows how far Tesla has come in 14 years
"This is the most analog electric car I have ever sat in," MKBHD said."It's basically a peek behind the curtain into what made electric cars interesting over gas cars."which was built on the chassis of a Lotus Elise — a tiny British sports car that Tesla remade into an electric car with a lithium-ion battery.
The car had just over a 240-mile range and sold for around $100,000. Tesla produced fewer than 2,500 Roadsters between 2008 and 2012. Today, the cars have becomeSince the electric-car maker went public in 2010, Tesla's value has soaredMeanwhile, Teslas have become sleeker, faster, and even cheaper. The first Tesla was a little rough around the edges, as MKBHD points out. It didn't have Tesla's signature door handles, key fob, or giant screen.
"It's not designed to be comfortable," MKBHD said in the video, as he struggled to get into the tiny car."It's a fun piece to drive for a little while."Subscribe to push notificationsNOW WATCH: Everything you need to know about Tesla's new Roadster
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