Tesla's Roadster: A New Date, Same Old Questions

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has announced that the second-generation Tesla Roadster will be unveiled on April 1, 2026. This news came during Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, nearly nine years after Musk first discussed this high-performance electric supercar.

Choosing April Fool's Day for the reveal seems like a joke, but Musk mentioned it gives him some "deniability" if the date changes again.

A Changing Timeline and Exciting Promises

Just last week, Musk hinted that the Roadster might debut by the end of 2025. Now, he's saying the car will look very different from what was shown before. He also promised an "exciting demo," whether it works or not.

The Roadster has been one of Tesla's most mysterious projects. First revealed in 2017, it was billed as the world's fastest production car, with a 0-60 mph time of under two seconds.

Could the Roadster Fly?

Musk has teased the idea of SpaceX-designed cold-gas thrusters, making people wonder if the car could fly. If that happens, it could redefine electric vehicles.

For Tesla fans and EV enthusiasts, the Roadster represents Musk's vision for performance and design. Some, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, have been waiting over seven years for their preordered cars. Altman even tried to cancel his order and get a refund, leading to a small argument with Musk on X (formerly Twitter).

Production Timeline

Musk said production will likely start 12 to 18 months after the 2026 reveal, putting the release window between mid-2027 and early 2028.

The world will be watching to see if Musk keeps his promise this time and if the Roadster can live up to all the hype.