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Performance vs Thrust vs Rocket: seats, propulsion, reservations and unconfirmed specifications.
Compare Roadster versionsOctober 2026 briefing
2026 Tesla Roadster.
Specs, price and reveal.
Explore the new Roadster’s three versions, watch the reveal highlights and check the evidence behind its acceleration, flight claims and production timeline.
Source: Tesla unveiling footage. Watch the design chapter.
Tesla Roadster live stream replay.
Catch up on the 2026 unveiling in six chapters: project background, driving philosophy, flight demonstrations, cockpit and aero, acceleration, and the production target. Watch the replay highlights with English captions and jump to each key moment.
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2028
Production target stated at the reveal. Customer delivery month unconfirmed.
Price: not published
US reservation payments start at $50,000 total. A deposit is not the vehicle price.
2026 Tesla Roadster specs by version
Official descriptions checked 15 Oct 2026
| What to compare | Performance | Thrust | Rocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seatsManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026 | 2 seatsManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026 | 1 seatManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026 |
| Propulsion | Electric driveManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026No thrusters listed for this version. | Electric drive + rear cold-gas thrustersManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026 | Electric drive + perimeter cold-gas thrustersManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026 |
| Flight capability | Not offeredManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026Flight system is described for Rocket only. | Not offeredManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026Rear acceleration thrusters do not imply a flight system. | Flight capability claimedManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026Not approved for public road use; regional restrictions apply. |
| 0–60 mph | Not publishedNot confirmedTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026No version-specific 0–60 mph time on the checked page. | Under 1 secondManufacturer claimTesla / checked 15 Oct 20260–60 mph; rollout, tires, surface and payload not published. | Not separately publishedNot confirmedTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026Do not assign the demo’s 0.81 s to a saleable trim. |
| Driving range | Not publishedNot confirmedTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026No current range or test cycle provided. | Not publishedNot confirmedTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026 | Not publishedNot confirmedTesla / checked 15 Oct 2026Flight endurance and driving range are separate unknowns. |
| US reservation payments | $50,000 totalManufacturer claimTesla US / checked 15 Oct 2026$5,000 today + $45,000 within 10 days. US, USD. | $250,000 totalManufacturer claimTesla US / checked 15 Oct 2026$5,000 today + $245,000 within 10 days. US, USD. | Not publicly listedNot confirmedTesla US / checked 15 Oct 2026Invite-only option; no public payment terms verified. |
Tesla Roadster specs, price and release questions
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Tesla Roadster price and deposits
The final purchase price, US reservation payments and regional terms are separate questions.
Check price and reservationsWhen is the Roadster coming out?
What the 2028 production target says, and what remains unknown about customer deliveries.
Check the release-date timelineCan the Tesla Roadster fly?
Watch the demonstration and distinguish fan downforce, cold-gas thrusters and public operating approval.
Understand Roadster flight claimsRoadster vs Nevera and YANGWANG U9
Compare acceleration with model years, speed endpoints, rollout and evidence kept visible.
Compare the carsTesla Roadster 2017 vs 2026
Check which acceleration, range and seating descriptions belong to the older concept.
See the specification changesThe number needs its conditions.
A 0–60 mph run ends at about 96.6 km/h. A 0–100 km/h run goes further. Rollout, tires, surface and verification change what a time tells you.
Build a fairer comparisonAbout that 0.81 seconds
The supplied unveiling recording reports 0–60 mph at 23:21. Rollout and test conditions were not established. We label it an unveil demo and do not assign it as a production specification to every trim.
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Tesla Roadster questions, answered
What is the new Tesla Roadster’s range?
A current, trim-specific driving range and test cycle were not published in our checked Tesla sources. The 620-mile figure belongs to the 2017 concept and should not be carried into the 2026 versions.
How much horsepower does the 2026 Roadster have?
We have not verified a current horsepower figure for Performance, Thrust or Rocket. Compressed-air thrust in kilonewtons is a different measurement and cannot be substituted for electric motor horsepower.
Is the new Roadster already available?
Tesla offers reservations for Performance and Thrust, with Rocket by invitation. The unveiling names a 2028 production target; a customer delivery month remains unconfirmed.