FAQ
Short answers to the questions the sourced record can actually support.
Questions
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Questions
When was the new Roadster shown?
On 15 October 2026, at 7:55pm Central, at SpaceX's McGregor site near Waco. An outdoor show planned for 1 October had been postponed for weather.
Which trims were named?
Performance, Thrust, and Rocket. Performance and Thrust seat two. Rocket seats one.
When does Tesla say it will build the car?
A 2028 production target has been stated. Giga Texas is the reported site. No price has been announced.
What 0–60 mph times has Tesla published?
Under 1.6 seconds for Performance, under 0.9 seconds for Thrust, and under 0.59 seconds for Rocket. A Tesla page line also says under 1 second with the Thrust augment.
Was a quicker time claimed as well?
An engineer figure of 0.55 seconds is described as a rollout time. A live stage time of 0.81 seconds was also reported.
What is the top speed?
Tesla has said over 230 mph. Reported trim figures of 210 and 230 mph, a 214 mph today figure, a 330 mph target, and a 383 mph ambition are also in print.
What range is claimed?
Tesla says over 300 miles. Normal-driving reports say 310–320 miles. The 2017 promise was 620 miles.
Can it fly on the road?
Rocket is the trim described with flight. Tesla says that trim is not approved for public roads.
What do the thrusters use?
Nitrogen, which was called air on stage. A fill is described as about five seconds of thrust. Refill estimates range from a few hours to a 30-minute target.
What has Tesla not published?
A price, a battery capacity, and a single charge curve. Per-trim top speeds in Tesla's own posts are also incomplete next to the reported figures.
How much is a reservation?
50,000 USD for Performance and 250,000 USD for Thrust. A reported Thrust split is 5,000 USD by card, then 245,000 USD within 10 days.
Where can deposits be taken?
Reporting names the United States, Canada, and China. This site does not take reservations.
What did 2017 promise?
1.9 seconds, 620 miles, 200 kWh, over 250 mph, 2+2 seats, three-motor all-wheel drive, and a 200,000 USD base, plus 1,000 Founders cars at 250,000 USD.
Is Roadster News part of Tesla or SpaceX?
No. It is an independent fan site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. or SpaceX.