# Eco-Chic Red Carpet Arrivals Tesla Roadster is Top Transportation Pick for 2009 Oscars By Doug Gordon | Published 2009-02-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-roadsters-it-is-how-eco-celebs-get-to-the-oscars References: [autobloggreen](http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/02/19/tesla-roadsters-to-whisk-actors-to-oscars/) Limos are so 2008! This year, all the hottest celebs will be showing up driving the latest in eco-chic automobiles. The [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hertz) [Roadster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera) is a super fast, all-electric sports car that has all of [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-tower) drooling. It is not surprising that this car will have its real-world debut at the Oscars because celebrities are the only one that can afford them. The $100,000 price tag makes them a luxury item and a showy way of telling the world how green you are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-chic Automobiles:** There is a rising trend of celebrities opting for eco-friendly automobiles, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to develop more affordable and environmentally sustainable vehicles. - **All-electric Sports Cars:** The popularity of the Tesla Roadster highlights the trend of all-electric sports cars, presenting an opportunity for the automotive industry to explore and develop high-performance, emission-free vehicles. - **Luxury Green Statements:** The $100,000 price tag of the Tesla Roadster demonstrates the trend of luxury green statements, opening up opportunities for luxury brands to showcase their commitment to sustainability through high-end and eco-friendly products. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The rise of eco-chic automobiles creates new market potential for car manufacturers to invest in developing and producing electric and sustainable vehicles. - **Electric Vehicle Infrastructure:** As the demand for all-electric sports cars increases, there is a growing need for the development of electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure to support this disruptive trend. - **Luxury Goods:** The emergence of luxury green statements presents an opportunity for luxury brands to capitalize on the demand for high-end, eco-friendly products and cultivate a more sustainable brand image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-luxury-car.md) - [Actor-Backed Electric Automobile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-electric.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-electric-suv.md) - [All-Pink Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-cadillac.md) - [Electric Limited-Edition Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-extreme.md) - [Electric Rental Car Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hertz.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md)