The 2027 Tesla Roadster is the current target for production of Tesla’s long-delayed second-generation electric supercar. While originally promised for 2020, CEO Elon Musk has recently updated the timeline to aim for a 2027 or 2028 production start, with a production-spec reveal potentially occurring as early as mid-2026.
Key Performance Claims:
Tesla aims for the Roadster to be a “halo” vehicle that sets new industry benchmarks.
- Acceleration: The base model is targeted at 0–60 mph in 1.9 seconds. Musk has claimed an optional SpaceX package—utilizing roughly 10 cold-gas thrusters—could push this to under 1 second.
- Range & Battery: It is expected to feature a 200 kWh battery pack, providing an estimated 620 miles(1,000 km) of range on a single charge.
- Speed: The vehicle is advertised with a top speed exceeding 250 mph (400 km/h).
- Drive System: A tri-motor, all-wheel-drive setup is expected to deliver over 10,000 Nm of wheel torque.
Pricing and Availability
Tesla continues to accept reservations for the Roadster on its official Roadster page.
- Base Model: Estimated starting price of $200,000.
- Founders Series: A limited-edition version expected to cost $250,000, which previously required the full amount upfront for reservation.
- Reservations: A $50,000 deposit is typically required to secure a base model slot ($5,000 immediate credit card payment + $45,000 wire transfer within 10 days).
Recent Developments
- New Branding: In May 2026, Tesla filed trademark applications for a new Roadster badge, featuring a stylized wordmark and an emblem with vertical lines representing “speed, propulsion, heat, or wind”.
- Advanced Tech: Recent patent filings suggest the use of active downforce systems and steer-by-wire technology with F1-grade steering ratios.
- Timeline Uncertainty: Critics note that Tesla has moved the Roadster’s unveiling or production date nearly every year since 2017. Some analysts suggest a mid-to-late 2027 delivery start is the most optimistic realistic window
source AI & Tesla Site (including pictures).
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