Tesla's second-gen Roadster is finally getting a debut nearly a decade later
Tesla has officially scheduled the debut of its second-generation Roadster for October 10, ending a nearly decade-long wait since the prototype's initial reveal in 2017. The announcement follows reports that the vehicle may feature flying capabilities, potentially utilizing cold-gas thrusters similar to SpaceX technology. Despite the long delay, some early preorders have been canceled by high-profile figures, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee.
- ▪Tesla announced that the second-gen Roadster will be revealed on October 10.
- ▪The vehicle was originally teased in 2017 with specs including a 0-60 mph time of under two seconds and over 600 miles of range.
- ▪Recent reports suggest the Roadster may include flying capabilities, hinted at by imagery of cold-gas thrusters on Tesla's website.
- ▪The base model was previously priced at $200,000, while the Founder's Edition was listed at $250,000.
- ▪Notable preorders from Sam Altman and Marques Brownlee have been canceled due to the prolonged delays.
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News EVs and Transportation Tesla's second-gen Roadster is finally getting a debut nearly a decade later The reveal is scheduled for October 10, so long as it’s not delayed again. By Jackson Chen Sept. 13, 2026 3:10 pm EST Tesla Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover It's been delay after delay, but Tesla is finally committing to an official reveal date for its new-and-improved Roadster. In a post on X from the official Tesla account, the second-gen all-electric hypercar is expected to make its debut on October 10. Despite Tesla's poor track record with previously-promised dates, it's more likely this announcement will stick. In August, The Information reported that Tesla would launch its Roadster soon, particularly with the ability to fly.
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