Key facts
- Tesla unveiled a new iteration of its long-delayed Roadster on October 15, 2026.
- The vehicle demonstrated flight capabilities, launching into the air and rotating mid-flight.
- The Roadster uses high-pressure air and thrusters for propulsion.
- A recorded demonstration showed the Roadster reaching 60 mph in 0.81 seconds.
Tesla unveiled a new iteration of its long-delayed Roadster on October 15, 2026, at a launch event in Waco, Texas. The vehicle demonstrated flight capabilities, climbing a curved ramp, launching into the air, rotating mid-flight, and landing itself using jet propulsion. Elon Musk stated that the car "worked" and that Tesla and SpaceX engineers collaborated on its development. The Roadster utilizes high-pressure air and thrusters for lift. A recorded demonstration showed the vehicle reaching 60 mph in 0.81 seconds.