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Tesla Delays Roadster Reveal to October 15 Due to Severe Weather
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CNBC TV18•29-09-2026, 07:23
Tesla Delays Roadster Reveal to October 15 Due to Severe Weather
- •Tesla has postponed the redesigned second-generation Roadster's reveal and demonstration from October 1 to October 15.
- •The delay is attributed to severe weather conditions expected in central Texas, as the event can only be held outdoors.
- •The decision to hold the event outdoors has renewed speculation about a SpaceX-developed cold-gas thruster system for the Roadster, potentially allowing it to hover.
- •This marks another delay for the Roadster, which was first shown in prototype form in November 2017 and has seen multiple reveal timeline changes.
- •The October 15 event will be Tesla's next opportunity to showcase the redesigned car and provide details on its technology, pricing, and production plans.
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Tesla delayed the Roadster reveal from October 1 to October 15 due to severe weather predicted in central Texas. Because the event must be held outdoors, the company decided to postpone it after tracking forecasts with local meteorologists.
Tesla first unveiled the second-generation Roadster prototype in November 2017 during the same event where it introduced the Semi electric truck. Initially, production was targeted for 2020 with an estimated starting price of around $200,000.
Elon Musk stated that the redesigned Roadster will enter production approximately 12 to 18 months following its official reveal. Based on the updated October 2026 reveal timeline, this points to production happening in 2027 or 2028.
