2017 reveal
The Semi-event surprise and the specification Tesla published that night.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 November 2017
- 0–60 mph
- 1.9 s
- Base price
- 200,000 USD
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.
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First generation
The 2008–2012 Roadster that used a Lotus Elise chassis and lithium-ion cells.
Delays
Each slipped date recorded between the 2017 reveal and the 2026 event.
Image: Tesla, Inc.2026 unveil
The 15 October 2026 demonstration at McGregor and the reservations that reopened.
Image: Franz von HolzhausenRoadster shown at McGregor
Tesla unveiled the second-generation Roadster on 15 October 2026 and reopened reservations.