Tesla to Reveal Next-Generation Roadster After Repeated Delays

Engadget reported that Tesla is finally ready to show its second-gen hypercar tonight, provided the company does not delay the event again. The 2017 reveal came with a promise that the car would arrive in 2020, but that timeline slipped over the years. The upcoming launch is now positioned as the moment when Tesla will present the next Roadster to the public.

CEO Elon Musk has been posting about the vehicle on X. According to Engadget, Musk claimed, "The new Tesla Roadster is a candidate for greatest product demo of all time." In another post, he wrote, "Let's just say that this demo will be a BANGER, probably metaphorically, though some chance literally."

At the 2017 reveal, Tesla promised features including a 620-mile range and a zero-to-60-mph time of 1.9 seconds, Engadget reported. More recently, images on Tesla's website teasing the new Roadster appear to imply the possibility of cold-gas thrusters, the outlet said. Reports also indicated that the vehicle might have the ability to fly, according to Engadget.

The outlet said there would clearly be a lot of spectacle to witness later today. It planned to kick off its liveblog at about 4 p.m. ET and invited readers to leave comments while waiting to see whether Tesla would deliver on schedule. Engadget listed the coverage as scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Oct. 15.

Engadget also wrote, "We'll be kicking things off soon, please leave a comment while you wait!" The event was set for 8:55 p.m. ET on Oct. 15, with the possibility of another delay still hanging over the launch.

Editor's Summary

Tesla is expected to reveal its second-generation Roadster on Oct. 15 at 8:55 p.m. ET, after years of delays since the 2017 reveal. The 2017 event promised a 620-mile range and a 1.9-second zero-to-60-mph time, while recent teasers have suggested cold-gas thrusters and possible flight capability. Engadget's live coverage was scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET.