Tesla Roadster: 10 Years Late, Finally Revealed!

After a decade of anticipation, Tesla's highly delayed second-generation Roadster is reportedly close to its official unveiling. Recent trademark filings, including a side-profile outline and the distinctive Roadster wordmark, alongside Elon Musk's comments about a spring event, have intensified speculation. The first Roadster, produced from 2008 to 2012, was a pioneering electric vehicle, noted as the first highway-legal production EV with a range exceeding 200 miles.

Musk has indicated that production could commence approximately 12 to 18 months after the reveal, with customer deliveries projected for late 2027. He has positioned the new Roadster as a "best of the last human-driven cars" during Tesla's increased focus on autonomy. Performance claims are aggressive: a 0-60mph time of 1.9 seconds, a top speed of 250mph, and a tri-motor setup. A substantial 200kWh battery pack is expected to deliver an unprecedented 620-mile range, making it the longest-range EV globally.

Tesla has been accepting deposits, with the standard version expected to start around £151,000. A limited Founders Series is also planned with a significantly higher deposit of £185,000. This ambitious project follows Tesla's decision to discontinue the Model S and Model X in 2026 to reallocate resources toward AI, robotics, and autonomous driving technology.