Electric Tesla

Electric sports car pioneers open new Michigan tech center and expect four-door WhiteStar on the road in 2009.

Tesla Motors, pioneers in the high-performance electric car market recently announced the opening of its 19,240 square-foot Technical Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Tesla specializes in the production of high-performance electric cars, such as the Tesla Roadster shown below.



The facility will house the research and development center of Tesla Motors and be responsible for the creation of future models, beginning with a four-door sports sedan named

 

I would buy one in a minute except for the cost. A nice replacement for our Insight.

 

looks like a cross of a lambo and miata

 

And it's based off the Elise
I like it, personally I think it looks nicer than an Elise. Sort of reminds me of an Elise mixed with a Lamborhini, maybe even some old MR2 thrown in (at least from the side profile).

 

I like it.. certainly fast. but the noise from combustion engines, exhaust, etc is a big part in the fun of driving.

 

Repost, but a cool car!

 

But I'd rather buy an Exige S and 15,000 gallons of gas....

 

I think this is awesome news. I'm from michigan and I know the area is pretty depressed right now with all the layoffs from the big 3, it's nice to see a new growing company moving in and taking advantage of the skill and facilities to be had in michigan.

as for the car, I'd definitely buy one if it didn't cost so much.

 

Well... this article is about the "WhiteStar" project. If the plans works out, a $50k electric sedan is coming out in 2009.

I can live with a $50k BEV sedan that will have batteries that will last for a least 10 years and a range of 200 miles.... [Phoenix Motor Cars said their SUV BEV's battery will last at least 12 years coming out next year.]