Tesla set to reveal next-generation Roadster after years of delays
After nearly a decade of delays, Tesla is set to reveal its next-generation Roadster, with outlets noting the long wait and a changed market for electric hypercars.
What happened
Tesla is preparing to reveal its long-delayed next-generation Roadster, nearly a decade after Elon Musk first unveiled plans for the car in 2017.134
The company has missed every previously targeted delivery date for the vehicle.1
Some reports suggest the Roadster could feature SpaceX thrusters, while others note it is debuting into an EV market that has grown more skeptical of electric hypercars.24
Key points
- Elon Musk first unveiled plans for a next-generation Tesla Roadster nearly a decade ago, in 2017.134
- Tesla has missed its targeted delivery dates for the Roadster in the years since, and the car is now expected to make its production-ready debut.134
- The Roadster's debut is expected around the time of this reporting, with one outlet citing a Thursday date.24
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported official confirmation from Tesla of the exact debut date or specifications.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported pricing or delivery timeline details for the production Roadster.
Why it matters
What to watch
- Whether Tesla confirms a production timeline or price for the Roadster at the reveal.
- Market and investor reaction to the Roadster's debut given skepticism around electric hypercars.
Sources (4)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
- 1CNBCUSPrivate
Tesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays
- 2MarketWatchUSPrivate
Tesla may finally debut a flying car today, after testing fans’ patience for nearly a decade
- 3The VergeUSPrivate
- 4WiredUSPrivate
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