2008 Tesla Roadster

2008 Tesla Roadster in Chuck, TV Series, 2007-2012 Ep. 3.12

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

00:29:05 Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

Author	Message
antp ◊ 2010-06-18 15:37	Briefly used Wondering which Lotus model it was, I tried to read the name at the back... which is Telsa actually -- Last edit: 2010-06-18 15:38:04
m.pfaffeneder ◊ 2010-12-11 14:41	Actually it´s a Lotus, because the Tesla Roadster bases on a Lotus Elise.
Sandie ◊ 2010-12-11 15:00	Lotus build it for them too don't they?
m.pfaffeneder ◊ 2010-12-11 21:01	@Sandie: I think you´re right. They build it in their factory in Hethel.
CougarTim ◊ 2010-12-11 21:08	The chassis is built by Lotus in Hethel, England, but final assembly occurs elsewhere. From Wikipedia: "For Roadsters bound for customers in North America, the chassis is then sent to Menlo Park, California, for final assembly. For Roadsters bound for customers in Europe or elsewhere outside of North America, the chassis is sent to a facility near Hethel, U.K., for final assembly. At these final assembly locations, Tesla employees install the entire powertrain, which consists of the battery pack, power electronics module, gearbox and motor."
Sandie ◊ 2010-12-11 21:11	So we should switch the British registered ones to built in UK then but leave the rest?
CougarTim ◊ 2010-12-11 21:34	That makes sense.