2010 Tesla Roadster
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Reliability
The 2010 Roadster comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile base warranty. Though coverage includes the battery pack, Tesla asserts that the Roadster's battery "is expected to maintain good driving performance for up to 100,000 miles or five years, whichever comes first."
Car shoppers should note that the Tesla Roadster can only be serviced at a Tesla Store. According to the automaker's website, there are currently only seven such locations in North America. They are, however, spread throughout the West Coast, East Coast, Midwest and Southeast. Tesla states that the Roadster requires service by a Tesla-certified technician every 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Shoppers interested in buying a car from any new auto manufacturer should keep in mind that there is no history of reliability to assure them that their purchase is sound.
- "[T]here's the fear of being stuck with a fancy paperweight should the company go under." -- Car and Driver
J.D.Power Ratings
Initial Quality Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.
Dependability Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.
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