Tesla unveiled its next-gen Roadster in three configurations, including a one-seat Rocket version that can fly. Tesla lists more than 300 miles of range, more than 230 mph and 0–60 in under 0.59 seconds for the Rocket. Deposits are $50,000 (Performance) and $250,000 (Thrust); Rocket is invite-only. Final prices aren't announced, and production starts in 2028.
Correction (Oct 15): An earlier version said Tesla did not announce a production date while also saying production starts in 2028, and linked the deposit and 2028 claims to Tesla's configuration post. Tesla's configuration thread did not include those figures; the story now separates Tesla-posted specs from reveal announcements and drops the contradictory closing.
Musk announced that the Roadster will be the only manually driven car Tesla produces in the long term, with the rest of the lineup shifting to autonomy.
The demonstration vehicle operated in autonomous mode for safety reasons, with Musk warning that success was not guaranteed.
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Tesla postponed its next-gen Roadster reveal from October 1 to October 15, citing severe weather for an outdoor-only event. The company said additional details will follow and did not announce a new start time.
Tesla marked the start of high-volume Semi production at its new Sparks, Nevada factory on September 24. The plant, which Tesla says covers 1.8 million square feet, is built to scale to 50,000 trucks annually.
Tesla reportedly conducted intensive supplier audits across China's Yangtze River Delta last week as it prepares Optimus production. The visits to potential suppliers Tuopu Group, Sanhua Holding Group, and Joyson Electronics in Ningbo, Hangzhou, and Shanghai leverage existing automotive partners rather than confirming a mass-production acceleration.
Tesla has started sending invitations for its Semi Rollout event on September 24 at the new factory in Sparks, Nevada. The gathering will showcase the facility, which Tesla says covers 1.8 million square feet, built to produce up to 50,000 trucks per year along with refreshed vehicle features and fleet economics.
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