A low-mileage 2008 Tesla Roadster, upgraded with a second-generation battery, is up for auction on AutoHunter. The groundbreaking electric sports car, which helped pioneer modern EV technology, includes extras like a scale-model toy version. Bidding ends on January 15, 2026.
The 2008 Tesla Roadster, a pioneering electric vehicle that borrowed its body and chassis from the Lotus Elise, is featured on AutoHunter for an auction ending Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. MST. Listed by a dealer in Marblehead, Massachusetts, this two-seat sports car has just 14,487 miles on the odometer. It achieves its performance through a four-pole 185-kW AC induction electric motor paired with a direct-drive single-speed transmission.
Originally equipped with a 53-kWh lithium-ion battery pack offering around 244 miles of range, this Roadster has been upgraded to a second-generation 3.0 R80 battery, boosting capacity by 40 percent and extending the estimated range to 340 miles. Exterior highlights include a color-matched removable top, front-hinged hood, LED taillights, and staggered 16-/17-inch aluminum wheels. Inside, the tan leather-trimmed cabin features air conditioning, cruise control, a center console, and an aftermarket JVC stereo.
The listing bundles the car with two chargers, a tool kit, a car cover, and a radio-controlled scale-model Tesla Roadster toy. This marks the second time a Tesla Roadster has appeared on AutoHunter, following one in October 2024. The original Roadster shifted perceptions of electric cars by delivering sports car performance and aesthetics without the unsightly designs of earlier prototypes.
As noted in recent coverage, the Tesla Roadster is poised to become the first EV to achieve classic status, having helped establish the rules for the burgeoning electric vehicle industry. Whether this example proves a current or future collectible remains to be seen as the auction unfolds.