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What if I invested instead of buying the First Tesla Roadster?

$98,950 in March 2008

You spent on First Tesla Roadster:

$98,950

One-time purchase

If invested in S&P 500:

$467,803

As of December 2025

372.8%

Total Return

$368,853

Profit

17 years and 9 months

Time Period

About the First Tesla Roadster

The electric sports car that proved EVs could be cool and fast.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun Fact: Only 2,450 Roadsters were ever made. Elon Musk launched one into space on a Falcon Heavy.

The Math ๐Ÿ“Š

Original price:$98,950
Released:March 2008
Investment period:17 years and 9 months
Current value:$467,803
Total gain:+372.8%

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