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Tesla’s Roadster 2 Is Late-and Entering a Different EV World
WIRED • • business
Key Points:
- Tesla's Roadster 2, initially announced in 2017 as the fastest sports car ever, is finally set for delivery next year after nearly nine years of delay, marking Tesla's last human-driven vehicle unveiling.
- The electric vehicle (EV) market has shifted significantly since 2017, with EVs moving from niche early-adopter toys to mainstream options, now offering nearly 90 models in the US compared to just 15 back then.
- Despite broader EV adoption, the Roadster 2 targets a niche hypercar market focused on extreme speed and showmanship, contrasting with the practical needs of most current EV buyers.
- Tesla faces challenges meeting high performance expectations, as other cars have broken the sub-2-second 0-60 acceleration barrier, and Musk has hinted at possible SpaceX technology integration to maintain a competitive edge.
- The evolving EV landscape reflects broader industry and political shifts, including reduced US incentives for EVs and mixed luxury automaker approaches to electric versus internal combustion engines.
