2012 Tesla Roadster

KEY FACTS This Tesla Roadster is a very rare and exciting modern all-electric sports car, benefitting from the 3.0 battery upgrade. It is powered by a three-phase electric motor, developing around 285bhp, coupled to a single-speed BorgWarner fixed gear transmission, and now drawing its power from an 80kWh battery. The 3.0 battery upgrade is reported to boost the claimed range to 547 Kms (340 Miles). This Roadster is understood to be one of only around 300 right-hand drive examples delivered worldwide. The odometer shows 35,443 km. Date of First Registration: 2012 First Registration Status: Brand New Vehicle Previous owners in HK: 2 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Roadster is finished in an attention-grabbing shade of orange with a contrasting off-centre satin black racing stripe and central rear panel, as well as carbon-fibre door mirrors, removable targa roof, and rear roof bar. Inside, the cabin features black leather upholstery, punctuated by silver, brushed aluminium, and carbon-fibre trim. It rides on a set of 17-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels finished in satin black, framing orange brake callipers and fitted with Bridgestone Potenza tyres. Equipment includes LED taillights, a removable carbon-fibre targa roof panel, a Momo steering wheel, a multi-function lower centre console display, air conditioning, and an Alpine media system with Bluetooth connectivity. The car comes with the owner’s manuals, the Alpine media system user guides, a tool roll, the service record, a TS-70 high power charger, and a Holts puncture repair kit. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted in May 2024, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. SERVICE HISTORY This Roadster’s most recent maintenance was carried out in May 2024 at around 35,000 Kms by Tesla, which consisted of the 3.0 battery upgrades being installed (costing around 40,000 USD). The seller not