Tesla has presented the next version of its Roadster electric sports car, a model that has been repeatedly delayed. Wire coverage of the event describes the vehicle as a "flying car" that borrows thruster technology from SpaceX, and the demonstration included the car hovering in the air and performing what was described as kick flips.
The unveiling arrives after almost 10 years of missed deadlines for the Roadster program, which Elon Musk's company first promoted well before this latest reveal. Reports on the presentation indicate that Tesla is now aiming to begin production in 2028, giving the project a fresh target date after the long run of postponements.
One account of the demonstration also said the car is able to drive upside down, a claim that adds to the unusual character of the showcase. The reporting reviewed by FXMARE does not supply pricing, detailed performance specifications or technical information on how the thrusters are integrated into the vehicle, so those points remain unclear from the material available.
In markets, coverage noted that Tesla shares rose after the unveiling. The reporting did not provide a specific percentage move or price level for the stock in the snippets reviewed. The reveal was also included in a morning markets roundup that mentioned a slide in chip stocks, indicating that the broader session featured mixed moves across the equity landscape.
The event ties together two companies led by Musk, since the Roadster is said to draw on technology from SpaceX. For Tesla, the announcement refreshes a product that has long been associated with delayed timelines, and the new 2028 production goal now becomes the benchmark against which the program will be measured. Further details on specifications, pricing and manufacturing plans were not included in the source material.