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Tesla to Unveil Redesigned Roadster as Early as August, The Information Says

The demo could show a limited SpaceX-branded version with cold-gas thrusters and remote operation, while some reservation holders still wait for deliveries.

  • Tesla plans to demonstrate its long-delayed next-generation Roadster at SpaceX's rocket test site in McGregor, Texas, as early as August 2026, according to a report from The Information.
  • After abandoning Model S Plaid components, the Roadster program evolved into a carbon-fiber hypercar featuring SpaceX-developed cold gas thrusters, internally code-named A71, enabling brief hovering.
  • The vehicle will be operated remotely during the demonstration because SpaceX thrusters generate noise capable of causing hearing damage; the car will not be street legal.
  • Musk told staff in recent weeks the demonstration could fail, as the Roadster program has missed delivery deadlines at least eight times since its 2017 unveiling.
  • Neither Tesla nor SpaceX has officially confirmed the demonstration, though the company initially accepted $50,000 deposits for the standard version and $250,000 for the Founder's Series.
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Zero Hedge broke the news in Sofia, Bulgaria on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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