Tesla scheduled the second-generation Roadster unveiling for October 1, 2026. The company confirmed the date via social media and a new website countdown timer.
This announcement ends a nearly nine-year wait since the prototype's November 2017 debut. The vehicle missed its original production target of 2020.
Teaser images showing four thruster plumes suggest the inclusion of the SpaceX package. This system uses cold-gas thrusters to increase acceleration and performance.
Reservation holders have committed deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000.