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Tesla Roadster (1st gen)

2008–2012

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  • Lowest price

    £40,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £45,000

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    £85,499

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Tesla Roadster

Based on 6 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£40,250

Market value · recent verified sales

-22.8%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 22.8% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£44,801

+11%

5-Year Forecast

£46,375

+15%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Tesla Roadster remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

33

Cars

SORN

16

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2010

    +£8,101+18%

    8 with · 6 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Tesla Roadster 1st generation has declined sharply in the UK market, with the median price falling to £40,250—a 22.8% drop over the past twelve months. This downward pressure contradicts the car's classification as an appreciating classic and suggests headwinds that merit careful consideration before purchase.

The thin liquidity environment presents a meaningful constraint on this segment. Only three sales were tracked in the past year from a total sample of six recorded transactions, and there are currently no active listings in the market. This scarcity of transaction data means pricing signals carry medium confidence, and sellers should expect protracted marketing periods and limited bidder competition.

Production numbers remain modest at 2,450 units worldwide, supporting the Roadster's inherent rarity and high collectibility score of 8. However, moderate desirability in the UK market suggests that rarity alone has not sustained recent pricing. The exceptionally low average mileage of 644 miles across transacted cars indicates these are typically low-use examples, which typically commands premiums in the collector segment.

Base projections point to a modest recovery over the medium term, with prices forecast to reach £44,801 by year three (11.3% appreciation) and £46,375 by year five (15.2% appreciation). The recovery assumption rests partly on stabilization of UK demand and the likelihood that further deterioration in condition-adjusted pricing has run its course, though this remains speculative given the thin sample size and recent negative momentum.

Buyers entering the market now face execution risk; the recent 22.8% decline signals sellers may be underwater on recent purchases, which could continue to pressure availability. For those with long holding horizons and tolerance for illiquidity, the structural case—low production, high collectibility—remains intact, but near-term appreciation remains uncertain.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£40,250
  • Annual appr. rate-22.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed33
  • SORN'd (off-road)16
  • Total in DVLA records49
  • % of production2.0%
  • All Tesla Roadsters51
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked14
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared14 (100.0%)
  • Units built2,450
  • Still registered in the UK49 (2.0%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)2,401
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£52,042
  • Avg Mileage at Sale644 mi
  • Recent Price Range£40,000 – £85,499
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • £43,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2026

  • £40,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 May 2026

  • £40,250

    Collecting Cars · 6 Jan 2026

  • £47,000

    Collecting Cars · 14 Aug 2025

  • £56,500

    Collecting Cars · 29 Dec 2024

  • £85,499

    Collecting Cars · 8 Feb 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.