Roadster
The redesigned Roadster, separated into fact and claim.
Every figure is labeled. We don't mix older 2017 Roadster specifications with the redesigned vehicle.
The reveal
Demonstrated / confirmed
Tesla demonstrated the redesigned Roadster on October 15, 2026, at a SpaceX facility in Texas. The demonstration included inverted ramp driving and airborne manoeuvres.
A controlled demonstration is not proof of unrestricted, sustained flight, nor of public-road approval.
Source: reuters.comLast verified Oct 16, 2026
Watch the revealConfigurations & performance
Reported configurations compared side by side.
Performance
Thrust
Rocket
Technology, explained
Expand each system for what's known and what isn't.
Development timeline
Oct 15, 2026
Redesigned Roadster demonstrated at a SpaceX facility in Texas, including inverted ramp driving and airborne manoeuvres.
Demonstrated / confirmedSource: reuters.comLast verified Oct 16, 20262028
Production targeted. This is a target, not a guaranteed delivery date.
Historical targetSource: reuters.comLast verified Oct 16, 2026
Reservations
Performance
$50,000 deposit
Manufacturer claimThrust
$250,000 deposit
Manufacturer claimRocket
Invitation only
Manufacturer claimFinal purchase prices remain unannounced. Reservations are handled only by Tesla — we don't take deposits.
Unanswered questions
- UnconfirmedFinal purchase prices for each configuration.
- UnconfirmedPublic-road homologation and regulatory approval of thrust and suction systems.
- UnconfirmedRange, battery capacity and charging specifications for the redesigned car.
- UnconfirmedIndependent verification of claimed acceleration figures.
- UnconfirmedFirm delivery dates beyond the 2028 production target.