Tesla reopens Roadster reservations for $50K
Tesla has reopened reservations for its Roadster, asking customers to put down a $50,000 deposit for the highly anticipated new model.
Tesla Reopens Roadster Reservations
Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, asking customers to put down a $50,000 deposit.
The new Roadster is set to be unveiled on October 1 in an event in Texas, following years of delays since its initial unveiling in 2017.
Prospective buyers are required to make a $5,000 initial credit card payment, followed by a $45,000 wire transfer within 10 days.
Event Details and Competition
The event on October 1 could include a demonstration of a limited-edition Roadster equipped with cold-gas thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX, according to recent reporting.
Tesla originally unveiled the next-generation Roadster in November 2017 and had taken in reservations with high deposits, with deliveries originally set to begin in 2020.
Competitors in the performance electric vehicle market include the 2026 BMW i4 M60, which starts at $70,700, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo, which starts at $184,600.
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