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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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OT: Electric sports car

May get one...

http://www.teslamotors.com/
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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It was on the news this morning and got my attention. Is it made by Lotus?
 
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It was on the news this morning and got my attention. Is it made by Lotus?
That was my first that went through my mind...but it is really cool
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Final assembly is at the Lotus factory, so I guess they are partners in some way.
 
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I couldnt find the pricing of the car on the website...but saw that it wasnt coming to cali till next year spring or summer...does anybody know???
 
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I see a little Lotus Elise in it, the mirrors for example...
 
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I couldnt find the pricing of the car on the website...but saw that it wasnt coming to cali till next year spring or summer...does anybody know???
I heard in the neighborhood of $90K
 
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There is a nice article in Wired about it
http://wired.com/news/wiredmag/0,714...tw=wn_index_11

Price estimated at $80K
 
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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic
I see a little Lotus Elise in it, the mirrors for example...
I read somewhere its based on a Lotus Elise. Looks pretty cool, I wonder if Canada will be getting some
 
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that is cool!
quick but top speed of 130 nothing to brag about.
range of 250 miles!
weight 2500 lbs.
price is OK if it handles.
but people not in their service areas like me pay a 10k premium.
seems to good to be true!
i sure would be interested!

jeff
 
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