Tesla has officially locked in a date for the reveal of its next-generation Roadster ‘2.0’, ending nearly a decade of delays and speculation.
Taking to the social media platform X, the brand posted a teaser image featuring the vehicle illuminated by vertical launch pad-style lighting, accompanied by the caption “Go for launch” and the date October 1. Tesla CEO Elon Musk later confirmed the timeline, posting “New Tesla Roadster Unveil 10.01”.
The aerospace-themed teaser directly references the long-rumoured ‘SpaceX package’. According to industry reports, the October 1 event is expected to be held at SpaceX’s rocket development facility in McGregor, Texas, where Tesla may demonstrate a special edition of the Roadster equipped with cold-gas thrusters. The internal project, reportedly known as ‘A71’, replaces the rear seating area with thruster hardware that is not expected to be street-legal.
Speculation suggests the remote-controlled demonstration could see the vehicle briefly lift off the ground, a stunt that would require spectators to be kept hundreds of metres away due to extreme noise levels.
Originally unveiled as a prototype in November 2017, the second-generation Roadster launched with staggering provisional claims; 0-60mph (97km/h) in 1.9 seconds, a top speed exceeding 402km/h, and a driving range of 998km from a massive 200kWh battery. Since that initial debut, the project has been delayed multiple times, with reports indicating Tesla completely redesigned the vehicle from a Model S Plaid-based platform into an all-new carbon-fibre hypercar.
While the October showcase promises to finally reveal the redesigned exterior, crucial details regarding updated performance metrics, global production timelines, and eventual Australian market availability remain unconfirmed.
Go for launch https://t.co/Khu03eiZ04
— Tesla (@Tesla) September 12, 2026
