The Tesla Roadster, a groundbreaking electric car that delivers
super car performance with zero emissions and extreme energy
efficiency, can now be reserved by European customers for delivery
starting in the Spring of 2009.
Production of 250 special edition euro-spec Roadsters will be
allocated for the entire EU region for 2009. This special edition,
fully-loaded car is priced at 99,000 Euro (excluding VAT) and will be
offered on a first come, first served basis. European residents can
reserve a car by contacting Tesla at eurosales@teslamotors.com or
calling +1 650-413-6200.
The Tesla Roadster went into production in the U.S. on March 17,
2008. Over 1000 U.S. customers have reserved a Tesla Roadster. While
U.S. demand is likely to exceed production capacity in 2009, this
special allocation of 250 euro-spec roadsters will be reserved for the
first European customers.
Tesla Motors Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Service, Darryl
Siry, talked about Tesla´s expansion plans and the attractiveness of
the European market on the company blog at
http://www.teslamotors.com/blog3/?p=75, stating "since we launched the
Tesla Roadster in the U.S., there has been extraordinary interest from
European customers and media. Now that we are in production, we are
excited to offer this groundbreaking car to Europeans who want to be
the first on the continent to drive a car with extraordinary
performance, beautiful styling, and zero emissions."
The first official display of the Tesla Roadster in Europe will be
at the Top Marques Monaco event from April 24th through April 27th.
Information on the event can be found at
http://www.topmarquesmonaco.com. Tesla officials will be on hand to
greet customers and media.
About Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors develops and manufactures electric vehicles with
exceptional design, performance and efficiency, while conforming to
all U.S. safety, environmental and durability standards. The Tesla
Roadster is the only highway capable production electric car of any
kind for sale in the United States.
With a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of 3.9 seconds, a 13,000 rpm
redline, and the fastest top gear acceleration of any production car
tested by Car & Driver magazine in 2007, combined with a U.S. EPA
rating of 256 MPG equivalent, the Tesla Roadster is unique in
providing super car performance and extraordinary efficiency. For more
information, visit www.teslamotors.com.
