Tesla Roadster (1st gen)
2008–2012
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

Based on 6 verified auction results
£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 first-generation Tesla Roadster has retreated sharply in the UK market, with the median price falling to £40,250—a year-on-year decline of 22.8 percent that contradicts its classification as an appreciating classic. This pullback arrives despite the marque's historical significance and early-adopter cachet, signaling a temporary correction rather than structural weakness.
Transaction data remains sparse, with only three sales tracked over the past twelve months against a total sample of six vehicles on record. This thinness in the market compounds volatility; small trades have outsized influence on pricing, and the absence of active listings suggests current holders are either holding firm or transacting privately. Sellers should be prepared for extended marketing timelines.
The 2,450 units produced place the first-generation Roadster firmly in the limited-production territory that underpins collectibility, and its score of 8 out of 10 confirms strong fundamentals. Desirability remains moderate, however, constrained by the car's aging battery technology and the rapid evolution of the EV sector—factors that keep it from commanding the premiums of more exclusive British sports cars.
Average mileage of 644 miles suggests the sampled vehicles are either virtually unused or have benefited from careful ownership, which typically supports valuations. These low-mileage examples remain outliers rather than norms for the breed, however, and should not be assumed across the wider population.
The base projection trajectory points to recovery, with values expected to reach approximately £44,801 in three years and £46,375 in five years—an 11.3 and 15.2 percent upside respectively. That recovery would stabilize the model within the appreciating-classic category, but the near-term signal remains cautious. Sellers confronting this downturn are advised to assess their individual circumstances; those with flexibility may benefit from waiting out the current softness.
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
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
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
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 6Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.