GoKawiilTesla reopens $50,000 Roadster reservations ahead of October reveal
Tesla has reopened reservations for its long-delayed Roadster, requiring a $5,000 refundable deposit followed by an additional $45,000 wire transfer within 10 days. The company plans to unveil the car's pricing, specifications and production timeline at an event near Waco, Texas on October 1, having first taken $50,000 deposits for the same car back in 2017.
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Some original 2017 depositors, including high-profile figures like Marques Brownlee and Sam Altman, have publicly reported difficulty getting refunds, which could make buyers wary of committing large sums again before seeing the finished product. Musk's promotion of dramatic features like thruster-assisted hovering, paired with his own admission that 'success is not guaranteed,' suggests Tesla is prioritizing hype ahead of concrete delivery commitments. Prediction markets showing only a 4.5% chance of 2026 delivery indicate widespread skepticism about whether Tesla will meet its latest timeline.
- Reservations require $5,000 upfront plus $45,000 within 10 days, before specs or pricing are revealed.
- The Roadster was first announced with the same $50,000 deposit structure in 2017, with no cars delivered nine years later.
- Prediction market Polymarket gives just a 4.5% chance of delivery by the end of 2026.
Source: entrepreneur.com — Jon Small, 2026-09-23
Published there as: “Tesla Is Finally Unveiling the New Roadster Next Month — But You’ll Need $50K to Reserve One”
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