2012 Tesla Roadster — Arctic White, LHD, Japan-Sourced, Ultra-Low Mileage

This 2012 Tesla Roadster is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and is finished in Arctic White. This is a left-hand-drive Roadster originally purchased directly from Tesla Japan in 2012 and previously owned by a large technology and innovation corporation in Yokohama, Japan. With only 1,695 miles currently showing after testing, this is an exceptionally low-mileage example. The seller believes the car was likely used sparingly, possibly displayed and occasionally driven to impress prospective clients, averaging only about 160 miles per year. The Roadster was later purchased at auction as a non-running vehicle and privately shipped to the United Kingdom for review and battery recovery. The ESS pack was found to have a very healthy CAC of 152.50, and the battery was successfully recovered with assistance from leading European Tesla Roadster service engineers, including Neil Wise of Wise EV and Conrad Buck of Mars Orbiter Germany. Assistance from Pete and the team at Gruber Motor Company was also instrumental in restoring this Arctic White Roadster back to proper operation.

Vehicle Highlights

• 2012 Tesla Roadster
• Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
• VIN: 1002
• Exterior Color: Arctic White
• Left-hand drive
• Purchased directly from Tesla Japan in 2012
• Originally owned by a technology and innovation corporation in Yokohama, Japan
• Only one prior owner in Japan
• Mileage at time of bricking: 1,605 miles
• Current mileage: approximately 1,695 miles after testing
• Approximately 90 miles of testing, charging, and discharging completed
• ESS CAC: 152.50
• Battery successfully recovered after reaching a bricked state
• Range Mode result reported as high as 209 miles
• Near-original condition
• Not titled in the UK
• All documents present for registration
• Worldwide shipping available at buyer’s cost

Japan Ownership & Display History

This Roadster was purchased directly from Tesla Japan in 2012 and was owned by a large technology and innovation corporation in Yokohama. The seller believes the car may have been used as a display or showcase vehicle, occasionally driven to impress prospective clients while spending most of its life indoors and on charge. Given the extremely low mileage and preserved condition, it is likely this Roadster was dry indoor stored and rarely used in wet or cold conditions. The car’s condition is described as exactly what one would expect from such a low-mileage example.

Battery Recovery & Roadster Specialists

The Roadster is believed to have been left unplugged during the COVID period in summer 2022, possibly after being moved to a new destination. As a result, the battery eventually ran low and reached a bricked state. VIN 1002 was purchased at auction as a non-running vehicle and shipped privately to the United Kingdom for review and battery recovery. The ESS pack was discovered to have a very healthy 152.50 CAC, and the battery was recovered with assistance from some of Europe’s leading Tesla Roadster service engineers, including Neil Wise of Wise EV and Conrad Buck of Mars Orbiter Germany. The seller also notes that assistance from Pete and the Gruber Motor Company team was instrumental in restoring this Arctic White left-hand-drive Roadster to proper operation.

Mileage, Range & Testing

The mileage was confirmed at 1,605 miles at the time the car became bricked. It now shows approximately 1,695 miles due to roughly 90 miles of testing, charging, and discharging the pack to confirm optimal operation. The seller reports Range Mode performance as high as 209 miles. With its very low mileage, healthy CAC, successful battery recovery, and near-original condition, this Roadster presents as a rare opportunity for a collector seeking a lightly used late-production example.

Registration, Shipping & Delivery

VIN 1002 has not been titled in the UK and has only one prior owner in Japan. All documents are present for registration, allowing the car to be registered in the United Kingdom if required, or left totally unregistered depending on the buyer’s preference. The car can be professionally prepared for delivery anywhere in the world at buyer’s cost. Worldwide shipping would be by container, while European delivery would be handled by covered trailer transport.

Owner / Seller Notes

Purchased directly from Tesla Japan in 2012, this Arctic White left-hand-drive Roadster was owned by a large technology and innovation corporation in Yokohama, Japan. Our best guess is that it was on display and occasionally driven to impress prospective clients, averaging only 160 miles per year. We believe the car was more than likely left unplugged during the COVID period in summer 2022, perhaps unknowingly after being moved to a new destination. The result was a battery that ran low and eventually reached a bricked state. VIN 1002 was purchased at auction as a non-running vehicle and shipped privately to the United Kingdom for review and battery recovery. The ESS pack was discovered to have a very healthy CAC of 152.50 and was recovered with assistance from leading Tesla Roadster service engineers in Europe. The mileage was confirmed at 1,605 at the time of bricking and now stands at 1,695 due to approximately 90 miles of testing, charging, and discharging the pack to test for optimal operation. The condition of this Roadster is exactly as one would expect for a car with such low miles. It was likely dry indoor stored, left on charge, and never driven in wet or cold conditions. The car is located in the United Kingdom and can be professionally prepared for delivery anywhere in the world at cost. VIN 1002 has not been titled in the UK and has only one owner in Japan. All documents are present for registration, and the Roadster can be registered in the UK if required or left totally unregistered. Shipping worldwide would be by container, while Europe would be via covered trailer transport. The range is as high as 209 miles in Range Mode. It is as close to original as it gets. The seller is accepting offers for this Roadster.

Gruber Motor Company Roadster Matchmaking

Gruber Motor Company offers Tesla Roadster matchmaking services. We unite sellers with buyers, and offer this service free of charge. Our Tesla fan and customer data base is extensive, and we maintain a growing list of “want to buy” contacts. Between our social media exposure, Our YouTube Channel – and growing Website traffic, we have been highly successful placing Roadsters into the hands of appreciative new Tesla Roadster owners. Contact us at ev@gruber.com if you would like to buy or sell a Roadster.