Tesla Roadster to debut in late 2024 with new design and SpaceX tech, says Musk

Tesla’s much-anticipated Roadster electric supercar is set to make its long-awaited debut later this year, with production slated for the following year, claimed Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla on his social media platform, ‘X’.

The Roadster, initially unveiled as a concept in 2017, garnered significant attention with its promised acceleration capabilities, twice as quick as any other road-legal car ever made.

Musk recently broke the silence surrounding the Roadster, announcing that the car’s design is now “complete” and will be unveiled later this year, with deliveries expected to begin “next year.” Musk boldly claims that the Roadster will achieve an acceleration of 0-60mph in less than one second, surpassing the quickest-accelerating production cars currently on the market.

The Roadster’s development has been marked by delays and speculation since its initial unveiling. Orders for the vehicle were opened in 2017, with promised deliveries set for 2020. However, as Tesla shifted its focus to other projects, including the Cybertruck, information about the Roadster’s progress became scarce.

Musk’s recent statements on ‘X’ suggest that the Roadster has undergone a significant redesign since its 2017 unveiling. The initial concept promised a base model priced at $200,000, featuring four seats, three electric motors, and all-wheel drive. The 2017 concept boasted impressive performance figures, including a 0-100 kmph time of 1.9 seconds, a top speed of over 400 kmph, and a driving range of 1000 kms.