How does it compare?
The Tesla Roadster launches into a class of electric hypercars where exclusivity, speed, and bragging rights dominate. Its main rivals? The Rimac Nevera, Lucid Air Sapphire, Pininfarina Battista, and Lotus Evija. Each offers insane numbers, but Tesla’s Roadster holds its own—especially on price and range.
Range
At 998 km (620 mi), the Roadster tops the pack. Rimac Nevera delivers 550 km (342 mi), Lucid Air Sapphire hits 687 km (427 mi), Battista follows with 476 km (296 mi), and the Evija sits at 400 km (249 mi).
Acceleration
The Roadster claims a 1.9-second 0–100 km/h time. Rimac Nevera clocks 1.85 sec, Battista hits 1.86 sec, Evija about 2.9 sec, and Lucid Sapphire lands at 1.89 sec. Tesla’s claim remains among the fastest, but barely.
Power
With 722 hp (538 kW), the Roadster trails some of these monsters. Rimac boasts 1914 hp (1427 kW), Evija brings 2000 hp (1491 kW), Battista at 1900 hp (1417 kW), while Lucid Sapphire settles at 1234 hp (920 kW). Still, Tesla balances power with longevity.
Charging Time
The Roadster hits 80% in ~45 minutes with V4 Supercharging. Rimac needs about 30 minutes. Lucid supports ultra-fast 924V charging (~20 minutes). Evija and Battista vary by station but hover around 40–45 minutes.
Price
At $200,000 (€186,000), the Roadster is easily the most affordable hyper-EV. Rimac Nevera commands $2.4M (€2.23M), Battista sits around $2.2M (€2.05M), Evija exceeds $2M (€1.86M), and Lucid Sapphire undercuts them at $249,000 (€231,000)—but still well above Tesla’s offering.

