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Elon Musk Wanted a Race. Now He Has One

While many big automakers are ramping up their electric car programs, GM is the first to offer Tesla a serious challenge. Here’s how they really compare.

GM's Chevy Bolt Can Go 238 Miles on One Charge

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Two hundred thirty-eight.

Not so long ago that number would have been unthinkable. When Tesla Motors Inc. rolled out its first electric car, the 2008 Roadster, it boasted what was then a jaw-dropping range of 244 miles on a single charge. It took $110,000 to get your hands on one, but Elon Musk promised that it would usher in an era of long-range affordable cars.