Tesla to unveil new Roadster on October 1 in Texas

Tesla has announced the official unveiling of its second-generation Roadster for October 1, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Waco, Texas, near the SpaceX rocket testing site in McGregor. This announcement follows nearly nine years of delays since the vehicle's initial concept reveal in 2017.

A central feature of the upcoming presentation is expected to be the integration of SpaceX technology. Specifically, the vehicle may utilize cold-gas thrusters—similar to those used for spacecraft maneuvers—to enhance acceleration or potentially allow the car to hover. Elon Musk has emphasized the need for a live audience to witness the demonstration to verify that the performance is not digitally generated.

While specific technical details for the production model remain unconfirmed, previous claims suggested the Roadster could achieve a 0 to 60 mph time of under two seconds, a top speed exceeding 400 km/h, and a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers. The event is expected to clarify whether these ambitious performance metrics will be met by the new generation.