• Midnight Wolf@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    It was reasonably priced and started with the 2011 model year (I had one!). The Roadster was the only Tesla available at that time, and the Model S was released for the 2012 model year, but the base model cost 2x+ the cost of the top-trim Leaf.

    It was popular because it wasn’t trying to impress anyone, and had the price tag to back it up.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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      9 days ago

      The first gen ones had a weak range and batteries failed because they lacked temperature control.

      Gen 2+ are fine and really cheap used with 60,000 miles.