Tesla CEO confirms 400-mile range for Roadster upgrade

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the Roadster upgrade will bring a significant improvement in range.
“Roadster upgrade will enable non-stop travel from LA to SF — almost 400 mile range,” the executive said in a Twitter post.

The current roadster is powered by a 56 kWh battery, good for approximately 245 miles on a full charge, however the model has been out of production for nearly three years as the company focused on the Model S.

The executive suggests Tesla’s electric sedan will also get a battery upgrade, but not in the immediate future.

“Should mention that a battery pack upgrade is not coming soon for the Model S, but it obviously *will* happen long-term,” Musk noted.

Additional details surrounding the Roadster upgrade are due to be announced later today.