Tesla Sets April 1, 2026 Roadster Reveal, Pushing Production to 2027
The new date formalizes another slip for the long-delayed supercar.
Overview
- Elon Musk announced at Tesla’s shareholder meeting that the production-version Roadster will be unveiled on April 1, 2026, a change from last week’s year-end tease.
- Musk said production is expected 12 to 18 months after the reveal, placing the earliest start sometime in 2027.
- He said he picked April Fools’ Day for “some deniability,” acknowledging the program’s history of missed timelines.
- Musk described the car as “very different” from past versions and promised an unforgettable demo, echoing years of hints about unconventional features such as possible flying or thruster-assisted stunts.
- Founders Series depositors will be invited to the event, as reservation-holder frustration persists, highlighted by Sam Altman’s recently resolved refund dispute.