Musk resurfaces 2008 Jay Leno clip of first Tesla Roadster with 6,831 battery cells
elonmusk · x · 2026-10-17
Elon Musk reposted Jay Leno's 2008 test drive of the first production Tesla Roadster. Leno marveled at the battery pack built from 6,831 lithium-ion cells and praised instant torque from 0 RPM, near-silent operation, and that it felt like a true sports car rather than a "dorky little 4-door econo-box."
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