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Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (TMTPost · Oct 16, 2026)

Tesla Unveils Second-Gen Roadster, Musk Calls It Last Human-Driven Car

KEY FACTS

  • Tesla unveiled the second-generation Roadster in Texas, nine years after the 2017 concept car debut.
  • The Rocket version is equipped with 10 cold-gas thrusters and accelerates from 0-97 km/h in under 0.59 seconds.
  • The entire lineup has a range exceeding 483 kilometers, the Rocket version has a top speed over 370 km/h, and mass production is set for 2028.
  • Musk called the car the standout among the last few human-driven cars.
  • Tesla Robotaxi has expanded to seven cities, and only about 40% of FSD V15's seven improvements have been merged.

KEY DATA

332,000 yuanChina Deposit
$250,000US Deposit
483 kmFull Lineup Range
370 km/hRocket Version Top Speed

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

Musk pushing Robotaxi while building an extreme manual supercar is an admission that autonomous driving commercialization is far longer than the story. A flying car is emotional painkiller for the capital markets, not a solution to the profit ledger. The industry is shifting from telling dreams to doing the math; users should focus on who first closes the loop, not on flashy stunts.

Source: TMTPost report