Overview
- Musk told Joe Rogan Tesla is getting close to demonstrating the next‑gen Roadster prototype, promised an “unforgettable” reveal, and hinted the vehicle could fly, with a demo hoped for before year‑end.
- Tesla shares closed up about 3.47% to $456.56 on Friday following the comments about the upcoming demonstration and potential flight tech.
- The second‑generation Roadster was unveiled in 2017 with a 2020 production target that has been pushed back annually.
- Tesla patents describe a fan‑based underbody system and the company has previously discussed a SpaceX cold‑gas thruster package, though any hovering or flight capability remains unverified.
- Chief designer Franz von Holzhausen said an unveiling is planned this year with deliveries targeted within two years, as some long‑waiting reservation holders, including Sam Altman, publicly express frustration.