Tesla announced that it will unveil the next‑generation Roadster on October 1, a date posted on its X account with the caption “Go for launch.” CEO Elon Musk reiterated the schedule in a brief statement, writing “New Tesla Roadster Unveil 10.01.”
The Roadster was first presented in 2017 with an original delivery target of 2020. Development has been repeatedly postponed as the company redirected resources to other models and technologies. The new version is described as a carbon‑fiber hypercar, abandoning earlier plans that would have used Model S Plaid components.
The unveiling event may include a demonstration of a limited‑edition Roadster equipped with cold‑gas thrusters, a technology developed in partnership with Musk’s aerospace firm SpaceX. If shown, the demo is expected to take place at SpaceX’s testing facility in McGregor, Texas.
In related news, Tesla has begun offering rides in its two‑seat “Cybercab” in limited areas of Austin, Texas. The Cybercab operates without a steering wheel or pedals, reflecting Tesla’s broader push into autonomous‑vehicle services.
The announcement follows a prior report by The Information in August that Tesla was preparing to present a redesigned Roadster. No further details on pricing, production volume, or delivery timelines were provided.
