Physix FrontierPhysix Frontier · News Briefing Card (Wired · Oct 14, 2026)
Tesla Roadster 2 Unveiled, Deliveries Set for Next Year
KEY FACTS
- Tesla unveiled the Roadster 2 on Thursday night, an event marking the debut of its last human-driven vehicle.
- The car was originally slated to launch six years ago but was delayed until now, with deliveries planned to begin next year.
- At its 2017 unveiling, Tesla said the Roadster would start at $200,000 with a $50,000 reservation deposit.
- Musk promised a 0-60 mph time of under 2 seconds and hinted the new car might be capable of flight.
- US EV options grew from 15 models in 2017 to nearly 90, but sales have declined amid policy changes.
KEY DATA
$200,000Starting price
$50,000Reservation deposit
Under 2 seconds0-60 mph acceleration promise
From 15 to nearly 90 modelsNumber of US EV options
PHYSIX OBSERVATION
The delayed launch of the Roadster 2 highlights Tesla's strategic pivot, with Musk viewing the company as a robotics firm. Against the backdrop of a maturing EV market and weakening policy support, this supercar must attract a niche of buyers with extreme performance, but it may accelerate the end of human driving.
Source: Wired report