Tesla debuts its next generation 'flying' Roadster
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The stunt drew oohs and aahs on social media, especially on X where the announcement gathered over 10 million views.
Key facts
Tesla has not announced a price for any version, but its reservation page asks $50,000 for the two-seat Performance and $250,000 for the Thrust, with $5,000 due up front and the balance within 10 days
On paper the car reports a top speed above 230 mph, more than 300 miles of range, and 0-60 mph in under a second
Even Musk’s former-friend-turned-foe Sam Altman praised it on X, “Wow the new roadster looks amazing, good job
Hovering is the other obstacle: a 2021 paper in Joule puts the power an electric aircraft needs to hover at 500 to 900 watts per kilogram, against 150 to 350 in cruise
Summary
Tesla showed a new Roadster on October 15 that drove up an inverted ramp, flipped in midair, and landed on its wheels using cold-gas thrusters developed with SpaceX. Reservations are $50,000 for the Performance and $250,000 for the Thrust, while the single-seat Rocket is invite only; Musk says production begins in 2028. Tesla's website says the flying version is not approved for public road use, and no FAA or road-safety approval has been reported. Tesla's new Roadster drove up an upside-down ramp, flew off the end, flipped in midair, and landed on its wheels.