Volt from the blue as electric Roadster arrives

WATCH out for this eye-catching sportscar. The first of its kind on these shores, it goes from 0-95km/h in a mere four seconds – yet it is 100% electric.

The first of these Tesla Roadsters arrived in Ireland last weekend to a west Cork-based couple who have described it as “so much fun”.

Peter Harte ordered the two-seater three years ago when it was little beyond prototype stage. It’s clearly been worth the wait, as he’s smitten. “It is absolutely fabulous. It’s small and light and very low to the ground, which takes getting used to, but it handles very well. The speed pick-up is great. It’s great, great fun to drive,” he says.