Electric Vehicle Maker Expects Canada to Become Unique Showcase for Roadster Tesla is the only production automaker selling highway-capable EVs in North America and Europe. The Tesla Roadster competes with any sports car in its class for acceleration yet is twice as energy efficient as a Toyota Prius.

Tesla to Open Midwest Regional Sales & Service Center in Chicago Tesla Motors Inc. is opening a Midwest regional sales and service center in Chicago, the first of seven retail facilities the electric vehicle manufacturer plans to launch this year.

January 11, 2009 SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)—Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the world’s leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle.

Tesla Motors names new senior vice president of global sales, marketing and service SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Former Harley-Davidson executive Michael van der Sande has joined Tesla Motors as senior vice president for global sales, marketing and service, effective immediately.

Tesla Motors Receives $40 Million Financing Commitment SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Tesla Motors Inc., the nation’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has approved $40 million in convertible debt financing, based on commitments from almost all current major investors.