# 2017 reveal

The Semi-event surprise and the specification Tesla published that night.

## Promises

The second-generation car was revealed as a surprise at the Semi event on 16 November 2017, and deposits of 50,000 USD were taken. The promises were a 1.9-second 0–60 mph time, 620 miles of range, a 200 kWh pack, a top speed over 250 mph, 2+2 seating, three motors with all-wheel drive, a 200,000 USD base price, and 1,000 Founders Series cars at 250,000 USD.

The photograph on this page is Tesla's hero image of that 2017 prototype. It is not the car unveiled in 2026.

Canonical: https://roadster.news/history/2017-reveal/
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