Tesla to unveil long-delayed Roadster on Oct. 1, Musk says

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, announced on Saturday that the electric-vehicle manufacturer will unveil its long-delayed Roadster on October 1, nearly a decade after the initial reveal of a next-generation sports car. On X, Tesla's official social media platform, a post read "Go for launch" accompanied by a graphic featuring the date. Musk later confirmed the unveiling would take place on 10.01. According to The Information, Tesla intended to showcase the redesigned Roadster as early as that month.

The event may feature a demonstration of a limited-edition Roadster equipped with cold-gas thrusters, which were developed in partnership with SpaceX. The test of this specialized version is expected to occur at SpaceX's facility in McGregor, Texas. Initially, Tesla unveiled a next-generation Roadster in 2017, promising deliveries in 2020. However, the program has encountered numerous delays.

This latest announcement follows Tesla's recent introduction of rides in its two-seater Cybercab, a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, in select areas of Austin, Texas. Musk has emphasized the importance of the Roadster as a key element in transforming Tesla into a leading force in driverless vehicles. The Roadster project has transitioned from a conventional high-performance EV to an entirely new carbon-fiber hypercar after Tesla abandoned an alternative design incorporating Model S Plaid components.