Overview
- On Joe Rogan’s podcast, Elon Musk said Tesla is getting close to demonstrating a next‑generation Roadster prototype and hopes to unveil it before year‑end.
- Musk hinted the demo would show flight capability and described “crazy technology,” calling it more extreme than all the James Bond cars combined.
- Shares rose after the interview, with Tesla closing up 3.47% at $456.56 following a $14 rebound from session lows, according to EV’s market data.
- Chief designer Franz von Holzhausen said the team is planning an unveiling this year and suggested deliveries could arrive within two years, indicating a potential 2027 start.
- The Roadster was first announced in 2017 for 2020 production and has faced repeated delays, with frustration from early reservation holders surfacing publicly, including Sam Altman’s cancellation attempt.