2011 Tesla Roadster
2011 Tesla Roadster — final U.S. catalog year.
Trim: Roadster
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2011 Tesla Roadster snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2011 Tesla Roadster typically asks about $16,500 versus a $109,000 starting MSRP when new — roughly 15% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2011 Tesla Roadster in our refresh, though owners have filed 1 complaint — check the component breakdown below.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$16,500
15% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$109,000
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
1
Top: Suspension
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2011 Roadster?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 1 complaint — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
1 complaints. Top components:
- Suspension1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Road Test: 2011 Tesla Roadster
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How much does a used 2011 Roadster cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $16,500 in typical used asking against a $109,000 starting MSRP — roughly 15% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $109,000
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $16,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 15% of MSRP
~$92,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2011 Roadster?
The 2011 Tesla Roadster is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The Tesla Roadster ended after 2011. This page covers the final model year. The 2011 Tesla Roadster was the final model year covered in this catalog. The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the first highway legal, serial production, all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells, and the first production all-electric car with a range of more than 200 miles (320 km) per charge.
- Final U.S. catalog year
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
Trim
Final first-gen Roadster year.
How does the 2011 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 288 hp, 0–60 in 3.7 s, 245 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
288 hp
0–60
3.7 s
EV range
245 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2011 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Seating
- 2
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Electric range
- 245 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Roadster | Roadster Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 288 hp |
| 0–60 | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| Engine | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
| EV range | 245 mi | 245 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | — | 3.7s | — | RWD | |
| 288 | — | 3.7s | — | RWD |