Tesla launches ‘flying’ Roadster sports EV as Elon Musk hails ‘the future’
Tesla says the limited-release sports car uses SpaceX-derived thrusters and suction fans to hover, flip and drive upside down.
- On October 15, 2026, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a production-intent Roadster at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, demonstrating aerial maneuvers using SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters.
- Nearly nine years after the initial 2017 concept reveal, Tesla confirmed manufacturing is scheduled to begin in 2028, following multiple production delays and rescheduled launch dates.
- A recorded zero-to-60 mph time of 0.81 seconds highlighted the vehicle's advanced performance, achieved while utilizing a multi-mode suction system to generate downforce and perform specialized aerial maneuvers.
- Investors remain focused on Tesla's broader financial health, with eToro lead analyst Josh Gilbert noting that margin and cash flow figures carry significantly more weight than the reveal.
- Regulatory hurdles persist, as the vehicle's thruster-based capabilities involve short hops rather than sustained flight, meaning federal certification will be required before legal public road operation.
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Tesla’s new Roadster uses compressed air and fans to jump and drive upside down
Tesla unveiled on Thursday in Texas a redesigned version of its Roadster electric sports car, developed with SpaceX, which combines suction fans and compressed-air thrusters to climb near-vertical surfaces, drive upside down and flip in the air. The company plans to begin production in 2028.
Tesla unveils Flying Car with SpaceX thrusters and suction fans at McGregor demo; production targeted for 2028.
On October 15, 2026, Tesla demonstrated a redesigned second-generation Roadster at SpaceX's rocket development and testing facility in McGregor, Texas. The prototype drove inverted on a purpose-built ramp, performed mid-air flips and jumps over a lineup of Tesla vehicles (including a Semi), and achieved thruster-assisted acceleration from 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds. Elon Musk and Tesla...
Billionaire Elon Musk has returned to the forefront after unveiling a new Tesla Roadster model equipped with propulsion motors that allow it to rise and fall, a move that has sparked widespread interest even though its market launch will not be before 2028...
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