WHAT IS THE FIRST EVER TESLA LIKE 14 YEARS LATER?

EV Channels Review

This video revisits the original Tesla Roadster 14 years after its debut, offering a nostalgic yet critical look at the EV that launched a global automotive giant. The hosts highlight its groundbreaking status as the first highway-legal production EV with lithium-ion batteries and its impressive (for the time) 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds, powered by 288 hp. However, the review doesn't shy away from its significant drawbacks: a cramped interior, extremely limited storage, challenging ergonomics (especially for visibility), and a real-world range closer to 130-140 miles than the optimistic 244-mile quote. The charging adapter is also noted as peculiar. Despite these limitations, the car's handling and the raw "Tesla punch" are praised. The discussion broadens to Tesla's current standing, acknowledging its immense contribution to the EV revolution and the supercharger network, while also touching upon Elon Musk's controversial public persona and the delays in new model releases. The infamous Top Gear review is revisited, with the hosts offering an insider perspective suggesting the car's issues were exaggerated. Ultimately, the video celebrates the Roadster's pioneering spirit while acknowledging how far the EV market, and Tesla itself, has come.