The Weight of Expectations -- Can the electric car lead the charge? - Editorial - Motor Trend
Don't get me wrong: We like the Tesla Roadster. It's fast and fun, a world away from the po-faced automotive muesli most modern electric cars tend to be. We understand that, despite its innovative battery technology, the Tesla has its limitations-claimed range is just 220 miles, though until we test one further, we don't know how slowly you have to drive to make sure you get that far. And we acknowledge that, at close to $100,000, it's expensive.