The Roadster Could Be the Only Tesla You Can Actually Drive—When It Arrives

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the next-generation Roadster could debut “in a month or so,” renewing expectations for a high-end launch after multiple delays (original target 2020). Reservations remain open with a $50,000 deposit, though the vehicle will likely sell for well into six figures and is marketed to hit 0–60 mph in under two seconds. Musk said the Roadster may be the only manually driven Tesla long-term and discussed trade-in/upgrade paths for older cars to receive full self-driving (FSD). Shares slipped about 2% on the update, reflecting investor caution on timelines and execution despite the product’s potential halo effect.