WHERE is the new Tesla Roadster? (Explained)

The 2nd generation Tesla Roadster was announced over 7 years ago to huge fanfare and a barrage of $50k deposits put down. After all these years, newer Tesla Models have since been announced and put into production. But the Tesla Roadster remains a mystery....

Research Links:

• Tesla – Roadster reservation page: https://www.tesla.com/roadster/reserv...

• Business Insider – Elon Musk announces new Tesla Roadster as “hardcore smackdown”: https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-...

• Electrek – Tesla giving away 80 Roadsters killed referral program: https://electrek.co/2019/01/17/tesla-...
• Electrek – Tesla Roadster 10% discount, free at 50 referrals: https://electrek.co/2017/07/12/next-g...
• Electrek – Tesla Semi faces delays and dramatic price hike: https://electrek.co/2025/04/04/tesla-...

• Forbes – Tesla survived manufacturing hell; challenges ahead: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lensherm...

• MarketWatch – Musk: Tesla Roadster will be “cherry on the icing on the cake”: https://www.marketwatch.com/livecover...

• PepsiCo – Behind the wheel with PepsiCo’s first Tesla Semi driver: https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/s...

• Reuters – Musk delivers first Tesla Semi trucks: https://www.reuters.com/business/auto...

• InsideEVs – Tesla Roadster production expected in 2024, Musk hopes: https://insideevs.com/news/667648/tes...

• Petersen Automotive Museum – Spotlight on the 2017 Tesla Roadster: https://www.petersen.org/vehicle-spot...

• TechCrunch – Tesla Roadster production delayed again: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/16/tes...

• The Verge – Tesla Roadster production pushed to 2022: https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/29/22...
• The Verge – Tesla closing its London experience center: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24...

• Wikipedia – Tesla Roadster (second generation): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_R...)

• Tesla Motors Club – Discussion on legal action over Roadster delays: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threa...

Competitor Electric Vehicles:

• Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: https://www.porsche.com/uk/models/tay...
• Rimac Nevera: https://www.rimac-automobili.com/nevera/
• Lotus Evija: https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/evija

Reddit Discussions:

• Reddit – People paid $250,000 deposits for Tesla Roadster six years ago:   / its_still_very_funny_that_1000_people_gave...  
• Reddit – Frustration over indefinite Tesla Roadster delays despite deposits:   / how_come_more_people_arent_pissed_at_havin...  
• Reddit – Mystery around Tesla Roadster launch after $50,000 deposits:   / people_paid_50000_to_reserve_teslas_new_ro...  

Image & Video Credits:

• Tesla Semi & Roadster Reveal Event:    • Tesla Semi & Roadster Unveil  
• Vanarama – Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package vs World’s Fastest Cars: https://www.vanarama.com/blog/cars/te...
• InsideEVs – Tesla Roadster SpaceX Edition plaque at Petersen Museum: https://insideevs.com/news/508580/tes...

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