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The latest sourced notes on the second-generation Tesla Roadster.

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Interior of the Roadster, with white seats, a light-coloured yoke, a centre screen showing the car, and a red light along the door.Image: Tesla, Inc.

Technology

Software and autonomy

A track screen and boost, and a limited automation claim tied to the windscreen.

RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    Essential reads

    1. 1

      Specs

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 6 min read

    2. 2

      Thrusters

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    3. 3

      Suction system

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    4. 4

      2017 vs 2026

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    5. 5

      Delays

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    6. 6

      Roadster shown at McGregor

      RDSTR Desk · 4 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    7. 7

      Battery

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    Latest

    • The car

      The car

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    • Design

      Exterior

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    • Design

      Aerodynamics

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    • Design

      Lighting

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    • Design

      Paint and glass

      RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    Briefs

    • Brief

      Rocket trim is invite only and not road-approved

      RDSTR Desk · 3 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    • Brief

      Reservations open in the US, Canada and China

      RDSTR Desk · 3 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read

    • Brief

      Tesla shows a 1 MW drive unit

      RDSTR Desk · 3 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read