Overview
- Tesla announced the global reveal on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and has invited reservation holders to an event in Waco with an October 1 unveiling date.
- The company posted a teaser showing a large rear wing, full-width LED taillights and four rear nozzles that resemble the SpaceX cold‑gas thruster option Elon Musk has discussed.
- Independent reporting has suggested an unconfirmed plan for a SpaceX-linked hovering or flying demonstration at SpaceX’s McGregor test site, but Tesla has not verified a flight demo.
- Tesla’s long-standing performance claims for the Roadster include up to 620 miles of range, a top speed above 250 mph and 0–60 mph in 1.9 seconds, with Musk saying SpaceX thrusters could cut that to about 1.1 seconds.
- Production and delivery timing remain unclear; Musk previously told shareholders production would likely start roughly a year after a demo and some high-profile buyers have canceled their $50,000 reservations after years of delays.