The Tesla roadster is hot. And it costs $100,000. Its a replacement for weekend thrill seeking Lambo, Ferrari, 911 Turbo, and Corvette owners, not for Civic or Cobalt owners.

You can buy a Civic which gets over 30 mpg for less than $25,000. At $5 a gallon, the price difference between the Tesla and the Civic translates into 450,000 miles of gas burning fun.

GMs Volt is a better replacement for the average suburban or metropolis dweller. Better yet, live 5-10 miles from work and bike!