Tesla Roadster Discussed With $45,000 Deposit and Possible $250,000 Price

The Tesla Roadster’s discussed commercial terms include a $45,000 deposit due within roughly 10 days, with the deposit described as potentially refundable if the reveal disappoints. A price near $250,000 was viewed as competitive for a supercar, while an $800,000 price would put the vehicle against stronger competition.

The original specification cited for the Roadster called for 0-to-60-mph acceleration in two seconds. A possible range of more than 600 miles was also cited, but the discussion said no EV had achieved that and expressed uncertainty about how it could be reached in a relatively small vehicle. These figures and the final price remain unconfirmed.