Overview
- Musk said production is likely 12–18 months after the reveal, pointing to first builds in 2027–2028.
- He added the production model will be very different from the 2017 prototype previously shown.
- Founders’ Series reservation holders who paid $250,000 will be invited to the demo, according to Musk.
- The new date follows a fresh slip from his recent year-end demo promise and extends a program first unveiled in 2017, fueling frustration among deposit holders.
- Musk continues to hint at unconventional tech such as thrusters or even brief “flying,” while reporting notes a grip-enhancing fan-car patent and new Roadster job listings that suggest ongoing development rather than imminent production.