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Tesla reopens Roadster reservations – but you'll need $50K
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, requiring an initial $5,000 refundable payment followed by a $45,000 wire transfer within 10 days to secure a spot.
- The redesigned Roadster, first unveiled as a prototype in 2017, is set to be officially revealed on October 1 at an event in Texas after nearly nine years of delays.
- The upcoming event may showcase a limited-edition Roadster featuring cold-gas thrusters developed with SpaceX, hinting at significant advancements from earlier designs.
- Tesla has shifted from using Model S Plaid components to developing an all-new carbon-fiber hypercar for the Roadster, but pricing and reservation details for previous customers remain unclear.
- The original Roadster was advertised with a $200,000 base price, 0-60 mph acceleration in 1.9 seconds, and a 620-mile range, but production has been repeatedly postponed.
