Key facts
- Tesla has postponed the reveal of its redesigned second-generation Roadster.
- The event was rescheduled from October 1 to October 15 due to predicted severe weather.
- The Roadster reveal is expected to be held outdoors.
- Tesla plans to integrate SpaceX cold gas thrusters into the Roadster.
- The original Roadster concept was shown in 2017 alongside the Tesla Semi.
- Prospective customers paid deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 for the Roadster.
Tesla has once again postponed the unveiling of its redesigned second-generation Roadster, this time due to a forecast of severe weather. The event, originally scheduled for October 1 in Waco, Texas, has been moved to October 15. The company cited the predicted severe conditions and the necessity of holding the event outdoors as reasons for the reschedule.
The Roadster's reveal has been delayed multiple times since its concept was first shown in 2017 alongside the Tesla Semi electric big rig. At the time, Tesla promised the new Roadster would be available within a few years, with an estimated base price of around $200,000. Prospective customers were able to place deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 for the "Founders Series" versions. Elon Musk reportedly tasked the Tesla team with redesigning the Roadster and incorporating SpaceX cold gas thrusters, which are intended to enable the car to fly in some capacity. Despite these advancements, critics have voiced frustration over the prolonged wait for the vehicle. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously commented on the lengthy delay, though Musk claimed Altman had received a refund.