Tesla is ready to resurrect its long-awaited Roadster at Gigafactory Texas, execs say

Tesla confirmed its next-generation Roadster will be built at Gigafactory Texas, signaling potential further investment and production expansion at the Austin complex alongside Cybertruck, Cybercab (robotaxi) and Optimus robot production. The announcement — Roadster listed as in design development in Tesla’s Q1 investor update and discussed by senior designers/engineers on a podcast — underscores Tesla’s product pipeline and brand halo, with specs touted at 0–60 mph in 1.9 seconds, a 250 mph top speed and 620-mile range. While the move could be positive for Tesla’s premium demand and local capex/job activity, the factory ended 2025 with a slightly smaller headcount (16,506 in the Austin area), suggesting near-term labor and scaling considerations. Overall, the news is likely market-positive for Tesla’s product positioning and long-term growth profile, though concrete production timing and volumes remain unspecified.