The all-electric convertible had a 244-mile range, a max speed of 125 mph, and cost roughly $100,000. The new Roadster is Tesla's own through and through, while the first was built on a Lotus ...

In an interesting step for anyone who follows electric car technology, the automaker Tesla has released a trove of information about its first-generation Roadster car into the public domain.

Prospective buyers can put down $5k today and need to hand over another $45k in 10 days' time, but are offered no firm schedule for delivery or even a price ...