Since Tesla started delivering its all-electric Roadster to customers last month, about 30 units have made their way into private hands. Of those 30, a good percentage are probably still sitting in a warm garage, awaiting their first chance to see the open roads. That means your odds of actually seeing a Roadster out on public roads are extremely low, with the chance of a Roadster collision unfathomably low, right? Wrong, at least for one early Tesla adopter.
One very unfortunate Roadster buyer had his all-electric sports car backed into on the very same day he took delivery of the car. Details surrounding the accident remain a bit fuzzy, but eyewitness claim the other driver didn’t realize the Roadster was there due to its low-profile and silent operation, according to Wrecked Exotics.
Whatever the cause, this owner now holds the distinction of being the first to be involved in a Tesla -related traffic accident — a credit we’re sure he’s not proud of.
The accident also raises the question as to whether electric and hybrid vehicles should be held to a minimum vehicle sound requirement. An accident involving an 8-year old boy and a Toyota Prius brought the debate to the forefront, and it looks as though this accident could serve as supporting evidence.
