GoKawiilTesla re-announces second-gen Roadster, targets 2028 production start
At its October 15 event, Tesla showcased the redesigned Roadster with a stunt involving cold-gas thrusters and a suction ramp, and Elon Musk said production would begin in 2028. The company is charging $250,000 to reserve the top 'Thrust' trim, which includes the thruster system. This marks the latest in a series of announcements for a car first unveiled in 2017 with an original 2020 release target.
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The Roadster has already slipped multiple years past its original timeline, so the new 2028 date invites skepticism about whether Tesla can deliver this time. The high reservation price for a car still years from production suggests Tesla is using the Roadster to generate buzz and cash flow rather than signal imminent manufacturing readiness. Repeated delays could further test investor and customer patience with Musk's production promises.
- Tesla says the redesigned Roadster will enter production in 2028.
- The 'Thrust' trim with cold-gas thrusters requires a $250,000 reservation.
- This is at least the second major re-announcement of the Roadster since its 2017 unveiling.
Source: engadget.com — Max Miller, 2026-10-17
Published there as: “The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up”
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