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Tesla Roadster.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Tesla Roadster, produced from 2008 to 2012, was the first highway-legal serial production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells. Based on a modified Lotus Elise chassis, it combined sports car handling with zero-emission electric drive. With limited UK examples and ageing battery technology, buyers need to scrutinise battery health, electric motor condition, and the complex powertrain electronics before committing to purchase.
⚠ Known issue
Early Roadsters are now over a decade old, and battery degradation alongside power electronics failures can lead to expensive replacement costs - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Battery system degradation and loss of range capacity
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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