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TESLA ROADSTER Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 50 TESLA ROADSTERs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 51 in 2016 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (4.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the TESLA ROADSTER is rarer than 67% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
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How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 50 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 67% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ROADSTER
The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the first highway legal, serial production, all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells, and the first production all-electric car with a range of more than 200 miles (320 km) per charge. Tesla sold about 2,450 Roadsters in over 30 countries, and most of the last Roadsters were sold in Europe and Asia during the fourth quarter of 2012. Tesla produced right-hand-drive Roadsters from early 2010. The Roadster...
TESLA ROADSTER — questions & answers
How many TESLA ROADSTER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 50 TESLA ROADSTER were still registered in the UK — 33 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TESLA ROADSTER rare?
The TESLA ROADSTER is genuinely rare, with only 50 left, making it rarer than 67% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TESLA ROADSTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TESLA ROADSTER on UK roads rose by 2 (4.2%).
What fuel do most TESLA ROADSTER use?
Most TESLA ROADSTER run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TESLA ROADSTER peak?
The TESLA ROADSTER peaked at 51 registered in 2016 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.