Do you remember the Tesla Roadster? No, not the red drop-top one that eccentric billionaire Elon Musk strapped on top of a SpaceX rocket and blasted into space. This is that swanky electric supercar concept showcased in 2017 that promised eye-watering performance figures back then. That car is finally due for a release and Tesla’s CEO is making bold claims.
He says that the Tesla Roadster 2025 can fly!
Before you get your hopes too high, Musk has been known to make wild claims regarding Tesla’s ambitions. And although most of them have been realised, the idea of an electric supercar strapped to SpaceX rockets seems unrealistic. Musk, however, is adamant about showcasing such a car by 2025 and for the optimists among us, that’s a great deal. After all, the Cybertruck ended up revolutionising the electric pickup truck industry with its state-of-the-art technological elements.
Who knows! We might get to see a flying car before GTA 6 releases!
Nonetheless, the arrival of the much-hyped Tesla Roadster is expected to open new avenues for the motoring industry in the post-electrification era. For all motorists out there, we have curated a collection of all the leaks, hints and teasers, including the Tesla Roadster 2025 release date, that Tesla’s upcoming flagship vehicle promises to bring to the table.
Tesla Roadster 2025 specs and other details
When Tesla showcased the second-generation Roadster concept in 2017, it promised reality-shattering performance figures that the auto industry hadn’t witnessed. It boasted an acceleration figure of 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds and flat out, it could attain a top speed of 250 mph. A live demonstration at the Tesla event left onlookers spellbound with the Roadster’s insane acceleration. Many were also smitten by its revolutionary looks.
However, the ludicrous specifications and performance aspects of 2017 no longer manage to impress enthusiasts in 2024. More importantly, Tesla’s Model S Plaid, a beefed-up variant of its flagship luxury sedan, can achieve similar performance figures despite featuring four conventional doors and all the luxuries intact.
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We even have cars like the Lucid Air Sapphire and the Rimac Nevera that have established new performance records in the electric vehicle category.
Hence, for the second-generation Roadster to make headlines as it did in 2017, Tesla had to think out of the box.
Will it have rockets?
No. But at a press conference, Musk has assured that the new Roadster will be an exceptional electric car with “alien technology”, which will be a result of a collaboration between the Tesla and SpaceX teams. He says that the Roadster will incorporate a lot of rocket engineering to make it a revolutionary new product.
As far as flying is concerned, it is most likely a reference to obnoxious speeds and acceleration figures.
Will the Roadster set new standards in terms of vehicle utility? In an anecdote shared by Musk at the X Takeover event, it was made clear that the Roadster will essentially be a cool car that takes electric vehicle engineering to the next level.
To add to the hype, Musk said that the Tesla Roadster’s demo would be mind-blowing. “It might be the most mind-blowing demo of anything ever,” assured Elon.
Will the Tesla hypercar have rocket thrusters strapped to its underbody? Or would it hover over bad roads and obstacles? All these would be ludicrous and struggle to make sense but then, Musk said that “sometimes [you] just gotta have things that are just cool, because it’s just great to have awesome things in the world.”
Tesla Roadster 2025 expected release date
Although Tesla is far from making big revelations, Musk has assured that the Roadster’s mind-blowing demonstration will likely happen in 2025. Considering his over-ambitious deadlines and some of Tesla’s recent announcements, we expect the new ‘space-age’ Roadster sports car to debut by late 2025 (likely in the year’s second half).
However, it all depends on whether Tesla’s development team can ensure a smooth development process that fits within Musk’s publicised timeframe.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Tesla Roadster 2025 is expected to arrive in late 2025, likely in the year's second half.
The price for the Tesla Roadster 2025 has not been revealed yet.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 is expected to be a drop-top convertible with advanced aerodynamic bodywork.
