There are only a handful of Tesla vehicles on the road in Calgary but the premium battery powered rides are becoming popular with car enthusiasts around the world.
Tesla Motors was founded by a group of Silicon Valley engineers in 2003 who wanted to create an elegant, emissions-free, electric vehicle.
The first vehicles hit streets in 2008 and since then thousands of the cars have been snapped up by drivers around the world.
The vehicles utilize a powerful row of batteries for fuel and can be charged overnight for about $7 worth of power.
A full battery gives the car a range of about 350 kilometres and has a single speed gear box so a clutch is not necessary.
The company claims that the driving efficiency of the Roadster is 88% compared to 20-25 % for traditional gas-powered vehicles.
The vehicles also feature a large touch screen and fold away rumble seat for kids under ten.
The cars retail for between $70 000 and $100,000 and can be ordered online.
Delivery takes a couple of months and if there are any problems the company will send a qualified Tesla mechanic right to your door.
Consumer Reports says the Tesla is the best car it has ever tested.
For more information, visit the Tesla Motors website.
(With files from Bridget Brown)
