TLDR After nearly nine years of anticipation, Tesla has set October 1 as the official reveal date for its next-generation Roadster supercar. Elon Musk promises the vehicle will deliver an exp
Tesla has officially announced it will showcase its much-anticipated next-generation Roadster on October 1. The automaker revealed the date through an X platform post featuring the tagline “Go for launch,” displaying the Roadster bathed in dramatic lighting with “10.01” marked at the image’s base.
New Tesla Roadster Unveil 10.01 https://t.co/9J3YPT25fm
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 13, 2026
The reimagined Roadster was initially introduced by Musk in November 2017, with production originally scheduled for 2020. That deadline passed without materialization. Now, approaching a full nine years since the original announcement, Tesla declares the vehicle ready for its second public presentation.
During Tuesday’s premarket hours, TSLA shares were exchanging hands at $358.33, representing a 0.2% decline. The equity has retreated 20% since the beginning of the year and has fallen 12% over the trailing twelve-month period.
During Monday’s All-In Podcast episode, Musk joined SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell for a wide-ranging discussion. While multiple subjects were addressed, the Roadster received considerable attention.
“Excitement guaranteed,” Musk declared regarding the approaching unveiling.
Podcast co-host Jason Calacanis, who claims Musk provided him with a private viewing, expressed even stronger enthusiasm. “My mind went boom,” he remarked. “What he’s going to show on 10/1 is going to blow people’s minds.”
Calacanis suggested that initial footage of the vehicle might appear so remarkable that audiences could question whether the content is authentic or artificially generated.
Tesla has historically advertised a blistering 0-to-60-mph acceleration of 1.9 seconds, maximum velocity exceeding 250 mph, and driving range reaching 620 miles. These performance metrics would position it among the most formidable production vehicles ever manufactured.
Rocket thrusters from @SpaceX
The new Tesla Roadster will be out of this world
https://t.co/jzD4OJ68Zbpic.twitter.com/ejfhRzcmrs
— X Martians (@X_Martians) September 14, 2026
Musk has additionally hinted at SpaceX collaboration incorporating cold-gas thruster systems, which could momentarily elevate the vehicle above ground level. He described it as “rocket-y stuff.” The precise implementation of this technology awaits clarification at the upcoming unveiling.
The vehicle will feature a convertible design with a substantial price point. In 2017, Tesla required a $50,000 deposit for the standard configuration and $250,000 upfront payment for the exclusive Founders Series variant.
Tesla initiated deposit collection in 2017. During an October 2024 earnings conference call, Musk expressed gratitude to the “long-suffering” deposit holders for their continued patience.
However, not everyone maintained their commitment. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and prominent YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) have both publicly confirmed canceling their reservations. Following Tesla’s reveal date announcement, Brownlee responded with: “Well well well.”
Market observers have predominantly focused on Tesla’s artificial intelligence initiatives rather than its vehicle portfolio. The company launched an AI-powered robo-taxi service in June 2025, though adoption has progressed gradually. Tesla continues advancing its humanoid robotics development through the Optimus program.
Industry watchers are speculating that Optimus robots might share the spotlight with the Roadster during the October 1 presentation.
Tesla has yet to establish a definitive production schedule or customer delivery timeframe for the Roadster.
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