Tesla Roadster Guide: Price, Specs and Release Date Status
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Updated: . The Roadster reveal is scheduled for October 15. A reveal date is separate from production and customer deliveries.
Tesla’s new Roadster reveal is now scheduled for October 15, 2026, after the event in Waco, Texas, was delayed by two weeks from October 1 because of forecast severe weather. That puts the expected unveiling in mid-October, but it does not establish when buyers will receive their cars.
For anyone considering a reservation, the main questions remain the final price, production specifications and delivery timetable. This guide covers the next-generation Roadster, not the original used Roadster, and separates Tesla’s advertised targets from confirmed buying information.
Roadster at a glance
The Waco, Texas, event was moved back two weeks from October 1 because of forecast severe weather.
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Tesla’s advertised figures are not independent production-car test results.
Historical announcements and reservation payments should not be treated as current final selling prices.
When is the Roadster reveal?
The Roadster event in Waco, Texas, is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Tesla postponed the original October 1 date by two weeks, citing forecast severe weather and the outdoor nature of the event.
For buyers, the event should be treated as an opportunity to learn more about the car. Any production schedule, final specifications or order details announced at the reveal will need to be assessed separately from the demonstration itself.
Roadster price in USD, CAD and EUR
This review did not verify a current final Roadster selling price in the United States, Canada, Spain or Germany. Older price announcements should not be substituted for a current local purchase agreement.
| Market | Final vehicle price | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| United States, USD | Not verified | Current U.S. price and reservation terms |
| Canada, CAD | Not verified | Canadian pricing, fees and reservation terms |
| Spain / Germany, EUR | No current local final price verified | Country-specific pricing and availability |
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Tesla also has dedicated U.S., Canadian and German Roadster reservation pages. Their current deposit amounts and full terms were not readable in this review, so no deposit figure is presented here as verified.
A reservation payment is not the total vehicle price. Before placing one, read the current agreement, including refund conditions, what the reservation secures and whether it includes any delivery commitment. Save a copy of the terms.
What specifications does Tesla advertise?
| Item | U.S. page | German page |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 1.9 seconds, 0–60 mph | 2.1 seconds, 0–100 km/h |
| Top speed | More than 250 mph | More than 400 km/h |
| Range | 620 miles | 1,000 km |
| Seating | Four | Four |
| Roof | Removable glass roof | Removable glass roof |
Sources: Tesla’s U.S. Roadster page and German Roadster page. These are advertised figures, not independently verified results for a delivered production car. The reviewed pages do not establish the range figures as final EPA or WLTP ratings.
The acceleration figures use different endpoints, so a 0-to-60-mph run and a 0-to-100-km/h run are not interchangeable tests. Final testing conditions and the production configuration will matter when comparing the Roadster with other sports cars.
When will customer deliveries begin?
The October 15 event is a scheduled reveal, not a confirmed customer delivery date. This review did not verify a firm delivery timetable for buyers in the U.S., Canada or Europe.
The milestones to watch are final local pricing, an orderable production specification, a manufacturing schedule and the start of customer deliveries. Until those details are established, avoid making a replacement-car plan around the reveal date.
What still needs to be confirmed?
- Final vehicle prices, taxes and delivery fees in each market.
- Production specifications and independently measured performance.
- Certified range and the final charging specification.
- Warranty, servicing arrangements and replacement-parts support.
- The order process, deposit terms and delivery priority.
- Country-by-country availability and customer delivery timing.
Those details determine whether the Roadster fits a buyer’s budget and intended use. Acceleration is only part of the decision; charging, insurance, storage and long-term support also need to be considered.
Should you reserve one or wait?
Our recommendation is to wait for the scheduled October 15 reveal and assess whatever purchase details Tesla provides. Buyers who need a predictable price or delivery date should wait until those terms are available.
If you decide to reserve, use the official regional reservation page and read the current agreement before paying. Base that decision on the written terms rather than assuming historical prices or advertised targets are binding commitments.
If you need a Tesla sooner, compare the Model 3 and Model Y. Those guides cover published local trim prices and practical ownership considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Why was the Roadster reveal delayed?
Tesla cited forecast severe weather for the outdoor event. The reveal was moved back two weeks, from October 1 to October 15, 2026.
Does the October 15 reveal mean deliveries start then?
No. A reveal and the start of customer deliveries are separate milestones. This review did not verify a firm customer delivery date.
Is the advertised 620-mile range certified?
The reviewed Roadster page advertises 620 miles, but it does not establish that number as a final EPA range rating for a delivered production vehicle.
Can I use an old Roadster price announcement as the current price?
No. Confirm the final local purchase terms when Tesla makes them available. Historical announcements and reservation payments are not substitutes for a current vehicle price.
Can I use a Tesla referral link for Roadster?
Roadster referral eligibility was not confirmed in this review. Check Tesla’s current program terms and the benefits displayed during the order process before assuming a reservation qualifies.
Does this guide cover the original Roadster?
No. An original Roadster is a separate used-car purchase that calls for a specialist inspection, battery assessment and investigation of parts and service support.
How we put this guide together
This guide uses Tesla’s regional Roadster pages and reporting on the rescheduled reveal. Advertised performance targets, scheduled events and verified purchase details are identified separately. Recommendations are editorial judgments; this guide does not claim hands-on testing of the new Roadster.
Prices, specifications and availability can change. Details that could not be verified are labeled, and the absence of a verified price should not be read as proof that a vehicle is unavailable.