Skip to main content
Home

Car Division

Main navigation

  • Ford
  • Renault
  • Skoda
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen
User account menu
  • Contact

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Tesla
  3. 2012 Tesla Roadster

2012 Tesla Roadster

2012 Tesla Roadster

Brand

  • Tesla

Tesla Motors announced today that the iconic Tesla Roadster is now available with new innovations and options, but only in limited markets. The last version of the historic, limited-production electric supercar will only be available in Europe, Asia and Australia.

"The Tesla Roadster is the first and only of its kind: an electric sports car with exhilarating performance, zero emissions and gorgeous looks," said Tesla Vice President of Communications, Ricardo Reyes. "This latest version embodies Tesla’s commitment to constant improvement. These Roadsters are our best ever.”

Image gallery
Tesla Roadster
2012 Tesla Roadster
2012 Tesla Roadster
2012 Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster

New options and enhanced features of the updated Roadster include:

    • Exclusive encore colors - Cosmic Black, Galactic Gray and Magma Orange - with new, complimentary interior colors
    • A rear snow cover and improved motor and inverter systems for even better performance in snow and ice
    • Improved air conditioning for driver comfort in the hottest months
    • Xenon headlamps ideal for rural night driving
    • Enhanced front windscreen seals to make the cabin even quieter
  • Two new Mobile Connectors available for charging in Europe and Japan 
      • The Tesla IEC Type 2 (Mennekes) Mobile Connector enables charging from Type 2 stations and outlets, the most common EV charging infrastructure in Europe
      • The J1772 Mobile Connector enables charging from a developing infrastructure of public J1772 charge stations in Japan

Updated Roadsters are available now in Europe, Asia and Australia, while they last.

Over 2100 current Roadster owners in at least 31 countries have logged more than 18 million electric miles – and counting.

Tags

  • 2012 Tesla
  • Tesla Roadster
  • limited-production electric supercar
  • electric sports car
  • zero emissions
  • Add new comment
  • 902 views
By Car Division, 2 April, 2012
Tesla Roadster UK

Tesla Roadster UK sports car

Tesla Roadster UK
  • Tesla
  • 2010 Tesla

Tesla Motors has announced production of the right-hand-drive version of its iconic Tesla Roadster sports car, the only highway-capable electric vehicle for sale worldwide.

Prospective customers and media may test-drive right-hand-...

Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X has 40% more room than a Q7

Tesla Model X
  • Tesla
  • Tesla Model X

The captivating nature of the car formed a massive media frenzy and resulted in the Tesla Model X being the third most searched term on Google. On Thursday evening, the night of the reveal, traffic to teslamotors.com increased...

Tesla Model S

2013 Car of the Year: Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S
  • Tesla
  • 2013 Tesla

Tesla Model S was named "2013 Car of the Year" by the prestigious American magazine Motor Trend; Tesla Model S defeated cars from some big producers like BMW and Ford. This is the first time that Motor Trend magazine gives this award to an...

Tesla Roadster 2.5

Next-generation sports car - Tesla Roadster 2.5

Tesla Roadster 2.5
  • Tesla
  • Tesla Roadster 2.5

Tesla Motors unveiled its next-generation sports car, the Tesla Roadster 2.5, to the public this weekend at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 features improvements in design and technology,...

Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Air Concept

Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Air Concept electric sports car

Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Air Concept
  • Mitsubishi
  • 2009 Mitsubishi

Whilst the idea of an electric sports car (or simply electric fast car, witness the 100 km/h record-breaker back in 1899) is not new, not much thought have been given so far to consider electric vehicle (EV) fundamentals as sports car material...

Sinister Diesel at MKMCustoms.com

Sinister Diesel parts improve the way the truck runs

Sinister Diesel parts
  • Car News

  • Sinister Diesel

The Environmental Protection Agency has been devoted to lowering the amount emissions by diesel trucks. It has instituted numerous policies aimed at making the diesel truck more eco-friendly. The policy changes have resulted in a stunning 95 percent...

2013 Nissan Note

2013 Nissan Note

2013 Nissan Note
  • New Cars

  • 2013 Nissan

Since its inception in 2006, the Nissan Note has gone on to become a highly regarded family car – but its latest incarnation is sure to prove even more popular with buyers due to its low CO2 emissions and enhanced safety features.

Based on the Micra...

Renault Talisman replaces Laguna and Latitude models

Renault Talisman replaces Laguna and Latitude models

Renault Talisman
  • Renault
  • Renault Talisman

This is the new Renault Talisman, midsize sedan. A car that replaces two models - Laguna and Latitude - and who wants to play in the same league with cars like the Volkswagen Passat, Opel Insignia and Mazda 6. And, on paper at least, the new Renault...

How You Can Get the Vehicle Of Your Dreams… Without Having To Pay For It!

How You Can Get the Vehicle Of Your Dreams… Without Having To Pay For It!

Vehicle Of Your Dreams
  • Car News

  • Vehicle Of Your Dreams

If you’d like to get the car of your dreams (for free), then read this entire page. It's all about lifestyle. To help you build your dream life, our Motors program has expanded to include all motor vehicles, not just cars. Maybe a new motorbike or...

Kia Rio GT-Line

Kia Rio GT-Line 2018 before Geneva Motor Show

Kia Rio GT-Line
  • Kia
  • Kia Rio GT-Line

Kia Motors has unveiled the first images and the first details of the new Kia Rio GT-Line, before a full presentation scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Rio is the latest model in the Kia range to enjoy the GT-Line...

Audi A4

Audi launches a minor facelift for A4 Sedan and Avant

Audi A4
  • Audi
  • Audi A4

Audi introduced the updated A4 family. The Audi A4 have received new bumpers, rims and a new sports package. At the rear are installed new trapezoidal nozzles on the exhaust pipes, between which is located a diminished in size...

Toyota Corolla Sedan

Toyota Corolla Sedan: Photo gallery and official information

Toyota Corolla Sedan
  • Toyota
  • Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Sedan completes the 12th generation of the compact Japanese model, hitherto hatchback (presented in Geneva in the spring) and break (recently introduced in Paris). If the first two versions marked the separation from the...

Top Destinations for OTR Truck Drivers

Top Destinations for OTR Truck Drivers

  • Car News

  • Truck driving jobs

While being an OTR (over the road) truck driver isn’t the easiest job in the world, it is definitely one of the most rewarding for those who love traveling and seeing the beautiful sites America has to offer. What are the ideal routes?...

 Peugeot 2008 fuel consumption: only 5.0 l / 100 km

Peugeot 2008 fuel consumption: only 5.0 l / 100 km

PEUGEOT 2008 compact SUV
  • Peugeot
  • Peugeot 2008

Peugeot 2008 occupies an important place in the SUV market, both with the first generation who has just retired and with the new one which has just made its debut. Its modern and very original style, inspired by both the 3008 and the new...

Citroën C4 Cactus

ë-C4: the new 100% electric compact from Citroën

Citroën C4 Cactus
  • Citroën
  • Citroen C4

Two years after the discontinuation of the previous generation, Citroën tells us more about its future replacement. On June 30 the french manufacturer will officially present the new Citroën C4 and its 100% electric version called ë-C4....

Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV

The new Skoda Enyaq iV all-electric SUV from 33,800 euros

Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV
  • Skoda
  • Skoda Enyaq

First series model from Skoda based on the modular electrification kit (MEB) is the new ŠKODA ENYAQ iV electric SUV. With the new ENYAQ iV, ŠKODA is taking the next logical step in the implementation of its e-mobility strategy....

Citroën C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid

The new Citroën C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid with 225 hp

Citroën C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid
  • Citroën
  • Citroen C5 Aircross

The new Citroën C5 Aircross Plug-In Hybrid SUV arrives with an efficient 225 hp petrol engine, a new e-EAT8 automatic transmission and an electric motor that generates up to 55 kilometres of electric range (WLTP). It is a...

The new Volkswagen Caddy California from 41,800 euros

The new Volkswagen Caddy California from 41,800 euros

Volkswagen Caddy California
  • Volkswagen
  • Volkswagen Caddy

The new Volkswagen Caddy California is based on the fifth generation of the VW Caddy series and is the first to be built on the MQB platform. The new Caddy California comes in two sizes, Caddy California with a length of 4,501 mm...

Renault 5 wins Concept Car of the Year

Renault 5 wins Concept Car of the Year

Renault 5 prototype
  • Renault
  • Renault 5

Sometimes a design is so unmistakably bold that it is not even debatable. And consider, that one can not at all when the talk falls on the Renault 5 Prototype. The Renault 5 prototype was selected by a jury of design executives from the world's top...

The Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid was the best-selling plug-in hybrid of 2021

The Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid was the best-selling plug-in hybrid of 2021

Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid
  • Ford
  • Ford Kuga

There is a heated debate about whether plug-in hybrids have their legitimacy in the market. Some point out, for example, that the only thing right is a direct switch from a car with a conventional internal combustion engine (petrol/...

The best-selling electric cars of 2021 by sales
The best-selling electric cars of 2021 by sales
Tesla Model Y Tips Every New Owner Should Know
Tesla Model Y Tips Every New Owner Should Know
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Next-generation sports car - Tesla Roadster 2.5

Like us!

Car Division

Latest news

Volkswagen Taigo

The new Volkswagen Taigo starts from 25,600 euros

2022 Skoda Karoq

2022 Skoda Karoq gets a fresh design, improved aerodynamics, and sustainable materials

Opel Astra Sports Tourer

The new Opel Astra Sports Tourer plug-in hybrid with 225 hp

Peugeot 3008

The Peugeot 3008 hits one million units

The new Skoda KAROQ

The new Skoda KAROQ arrives at the end of the month

Toyota Aygo X

The new Toyota Aygo X crossover: beautiful, compact, and safe

Volkswagen Multivan plug-in hybrid

The new Volkswagen Multivan is now available as a plug-in hybrid

The new Ford Ranger

The new Ford Ranger is up for any challenge

Opel Movano commercial vehicle

The new Opel Movano is currently available for order

Ford Tourneo Connect

The new Ford Tourneo Connect with 122 hp and four-wheel drive

Pagination

  • Previous page
  • 58
  • Next page

Friends

»Spare wheel  »Gerane  »Electric cars

Popular Car Division' news

2024 Kia Seltos SX: The Affordable SUV Champion

2024 Kia Seltos SX: The Affordable SUV Champion

2025 Renault Symbioz

The 2025 Renault Symbioz: A Glimpse into the Future of Family Cars

Cosworth Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Cosworth Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hands-Free Driving: Ford Rolls Out BlueCruise on Puma, Kuga & More

Hands-Free Driving: Ford Rolls Out BlueCruise on Puma, Kuga & More

Ford Bronco SUV

The Ford Bronco SUV is coming to Europe for the first time

Skoda Drive

Unveiling Skoda's Drive Special Models: A Deep Dive into Fabia, Kamiq, and Scala

From city car to camper: Fiat shows off five new concept cars based on Panda

From city car to camper: Fiat shows off five new concept cars based on Panda

2012 Opel Zafira Tourer

2012 Opel Zafira Tourer

Škoda L&K 130: Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Marks 130 Years of Cycling Legacy

Škoda L&K 130: Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Marks 130 Years of Cycling Legacy

Kia Rio GT-Line

Kia Rio GT-Line 2018 before Geneva Motor Show

Pagination

  • Previous page
  • 58
  • Next page
Ford
Renault
Skoda
Toyota
Volkswagen
Peugeot
Audi
Citroën
Mercedes-Benz
Opel
Fiat
Nissan
Dacia
BMW
Kia
Honda
Chevrolet
Hyundai
Porsche
Mazda
Volvo
Mitsubishi
Jeep
Mini
RSS feed
2024 Toyota Crown Sport Hybrid Redefines the Sedan Segment with SUV-Inspired Design and Performance
Dacia Logan
Toyota C-HR Electric SUV 2026
Renault Espace full hybrid
Dacia Dokker Camperiz
2012 Kia Ray EV
Fiat 500C "Sail by Irmscher"
Skoda Superb Combi iV

Copyright © 2026 CAR DIVISION  All Rights Reserved  Privacy policy  ·Contact  ·Facebook·rss

Powered by Drupal