Specifications
These are the specifications of the second-generation Tesla Roadster. Almost every number below is a claim made by Tesla or Elon Musk; none had been independently tested as of October 2026. The 2017 promises are shown next to the 2026 claims because many changed.
| Item | Promised in 2017 | Claimed at the 2026 unveiling | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 1.9 seconds[1] | 0.81 seconds shown at the event[2] | Not independently timed. Tesla says the Rocket version does it in under 0.59 seconds.[3] |
| Top speed | Over 250 mph[3] | Over 230 mph[4] | Top Gear reported an initial top speed of 214 mph.[3] |
| Range | 620 miles[1] | Over 300 miles[4] | Top Gear cited 310–320 miles.[3] |
| Battery | 200 kWh[3] | Not disclosed | Top Gear described an 800–1,000-volt pack.[3] |
| Motors | Three motors, all-wheel drive[3] | Two rear motors, rear-wheel drive (per Top Gear)[3] | The layout changed from the 2017 design. |
| Power | Not stated | Over 1,341 hp (Performance and above, per Top Gear)[3] | |
| Seats | 2+2 (four seats)[1] | Two seats[3] | In the Rocket version a nitrogen tank replaces the passenger seat.[3] |
| Weight | Not stated | Target under 3,700 lb (1,700 kg)[3] | |
| Charging | Not stated | Over 500 kW on V4 Superchargers[3] | |
| Cornering | Not stated | Over 2 g[3] | |
| Price | $200,000; Founders Series $250,000[3] | Not announced | Reservations: $50,000 (Performance), $250,000 (Thrust).[3] |
Thruster versions
See Flight and the SpaceX package for the thruster hardware of the Thrust and Rocket versions.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fred Lambert, "Tesla sets Roadster event for Thursday after nearly 9 years of delays", Electrek, October 13, 2026.
- ↑ Iqtidar Ali, "Watch the live stream of the Tesla Roadster unveiling event and get live updates", Tesla Oracle, October 15, 2026.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 "Tesla Roadster (second generation)", Wikipedia, read October 16, 2026 (summarizing TechCrunch, Top Gear and other reports).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nathan Rennolds, "'Well, it worked': Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster that can fly", Euronews, October 16, 2026.