Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1
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Tesla will unveil its second-generation Roadster on 1 October, a date confirmed by multiple reports. A teaser image shows taillamps and four roof-mounted circles, and hints that the car may include optional cold-gas thrusters supplied by SpaceX for limited flight capability. Production is expected to begin 12–18 months after the reveal.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1
Tesla announced that the second-generation Roadster will be unveiled on October 1, posting a “Go for launch” message with a “10.01” graphic. The teaser hints that the car will feature optional cold-gas thrusters supplied by SpaceX, enabling limited flight capability. Production is still expected to begin 12–18 months after the reveal.
- The Next Web·Tesla sets 1 October for the next-generation Roadster reveal
Tesla will unveil its next-generation Roadster on 1 October, the first confirmed date since the 2017 concept debut and the missed 2020 production target. European reservations require a €43,000 deposit (€4,000 by card, €39,000 by wire within ten days); the U.S. version costs $5,000 plus $50,000. No customer has taken delivery. The teaser shows taillamps and four roof-mounted circles that could be SpaceX cold-gas thrusters. Tesla’s European registrations fell 17% in January despite a 14% market growth.
- Engadget·Tesla's second-gen Roadster is finally getting a debut nearly a decade later
Tesla will debut its second-generation all-electric Roadster on October 10. The hypercar promises 0-60 mph acceleration in under two seconds, a top speed above 250 mph, and a range exceeding 600 miles. Prices were announced at $200 k for the base model and $250 k for the Founder’s Edition, and early reservers such as Sam Altman and Marques Brownlee have withdrawn their $50 k deposits.