TeslaMotors.com Blog, Martin Eberhard
Lotus Position. Holy smokes! There is no way I can respond to all your comments, but thank you everyone for writing. This time I will discuss one common thread that many of you raised: what exactly is Tesla's relationship with Lotus?
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The Tesla Roadster does indeed carry some Elise DNA. But it is a very different car, designed to meet different goals and deliver a different experience. We at Tesla are quite pleased with our friends at Lotus, but our destiny is to become a full-blown car manufacturer, with our own factory and a broad product line. I expect that Lotus Engineering will continue to do work for Tesla for a long time - for example, who knows ride and handling like they do? But they are only one resource for us as we grow.
[The Tesla Motors Blog]
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