Tesla unveiled a redesigned, next-generation Roadster at a livestreamed event at SpaceX's McGregor, Texas, test site, showcasing a dramatic flight demonstration in which the car used a fan-based suction system to climb a curved ramp, then fired integrated cold-gas/ compressed-air thrusters developed with SpaceX to launch, flip in midair and land safely. The vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in under one second during the demo and performed a “kick flip” over a lineup of cars and a semi-truck; Tesla says certain versions can exceed 230 mph. CEO Elon Musk and Tesla’s vehicle engineering VP framed the display as proof that “flying cars” are real and highlighted that the thruster system can generate four to five times the force available from tire grip, enabling far greater acceleration.
Tesla provided specs and ordering details: production is slated to begin in 2028, reservations opened after the event with a $50,000 deposit for a Performance version, $250,000 for a Thrust model that includes acceleration thrusters, and an invite-only single-seat “Rocket” variant offering a full flight system. No base price was announced at the event; the Roadster’s original 2017 prototype had promised 2020 deliveries. The demonstration fused rocket-derived technology with an electric supercar platform and positions the Roadster as a high-performance, flight-capable halo model for Tesla.
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