Tesla Motors has announced they are officially able to move forward with sales, of course those who were willing to plunk down that $5,000 to get on the waiting list will still have a little while longer to wait. The first roadster, which was codenamed the “P1″ will be going to company chairman Elon Musk, then production will begin on March 17, 2008.
Currently there is around 600 people on the waiting list, who should begin receiving their long awaited cars fairly quickly after production begins. Tesla Motors is estimating that they will be able to churn out about 40 per week once they go into full production later in 2008.
Part of the requirement before sales could begin here in the U.S. was to have the roadster safety tested, which although sad to see one being smashed is actually kind of cool. Keep reading for a few pictures of the safety testing in action.
Now if we could just find that extra $100,00 we had lying around.
I am thinking about renting one…any advice?