Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Tesla Sets October 1 Roadster Unveiling After Years of Delays
Tesla says it will show a new version of its Roadster sports car on October 1.
The car was first shown to the public in 2017.
Tesla originally hoped to begin deliveries in 2020.
The project has been delayed several times.
Elon Musk confirmed the event after Tesla posted a launch-themed message on X. A special version might use small cold-gas thrusters developed with help from SpaceX.
Tesla has not confirmed whether this version will be shown.
The event comes while Tesla is also working on driverless vehicles such as the Cybercab.
Tesla will unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster on October 1.
Elon Musk confirmed the event after Tesla posted a “Go for launch” graphic on X.
The Roadster was first shown in 2017, with deliveries initially planned for 2020.
A limited-edition version with SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters could be demonstrated, but Tesla has not confirmed it.
The unveiling comes as Tesla expands its autonomous-driving efforts, including limited Cybercab rides in Austin.
- Who
- Tesla and CEO Elon Musk; SpaceX may assist with a special Roadster version.
- What
- Tesla will unveil its delayed next-generation electric Roadster.
- When
- October 1; the articles do not definitively specify the year.
- Where
- The official unveiling location is not confirmed; a possible thruster demonstration could take place at SpaceX’s test facility in McGregor, Texas.
- Why
- Tesla is bringing attention back to its high-performance sports car while pursuing autonomous-driving technology.
- Unveil date
- October 1
- First public showing
- 2017
- Original delivery target
- 2020
- Vehicle type
- Next-generation electric sports car and reported carbon-fibre hypercar
- Possible technology
- Cold-gas thrusters developed with help from SpaceX
- Possible demonstration site
- SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas
- Related autonomous initiative
- Limited rides in the two-seater Cybercab in Austin, Texas
