From：Internet Info Agency 2026-09-13 07:09:08
On September 13, 2026, Tesla updated its U.S. website to announce a new event on October 1 to unveil the next-generation Roadster electric supercar. Tesla has already sent digital tickets for this event to Roadster reservation holders. The event will take place at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1 in Waco, Texas—approximately a 90-minute drive from Tesla’s Austin headquarters—though the exact venue has not yet been disclosed. Those interested in attending must confirm their participation by September 16, and invitations are non-transferable. Elon Musk first unveiled the second-generation Roadster prototype in November 2017. Tesla claimed the vehicle would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds, reach a top speed exceeding 250 mph, feature a 200 kWh battery pack, and deliver a range of up to 620 miles, with mass production initially targeted for 2020. Since the prototype’s debut in 2017, the Roadster’s launch date has been delayed at least nine times. The demonstration was originally scheduled for April 1, 2026, then pushed back to late April; during the Q1 earnings call, it was described as “possibly another month away,” before being rescheduled to August 2026. Musk previously stated that the Roadster would incorporate SpaceX technology, potentially enabling the vehicle to achieve “brief flight.” Reports indicate the car’s hovering capability stems from a cold-gas thruster system developed by SpaceX, internally codenamed A71—a device that generates thrust through directional ejection of compressed gas without combustion.
