Roadster listed as 2008 model, but built in May, 2009.

[Stewie26]

Question? When I purchased my roadster it was called a 2008, (Vin#466). On the screen it says is was assembled on May 1, 2009. Is this just because Tesla was running behind on deliveries? Did Tesla ever make a 2009 model or did they skip right to 2010? Please advise. Thanks.

 

[dhrivnak]

No 2009 model and yes MOST “2008” Roadsters were really finished and delivered in 2009.

 

[TEG]

Yes... All the regular production 1.5s are considered 2008 models.
They skipped the 2009 model year, and switched to "Roadster 2.0" starting with VIN #501 in 2010 model year.