01 By Reservation
Performance
“Road ready, seats 2” — Tesla
- 0–60 mph<1.6 s
- Top speedNot stated by Tesla
- Range>300 miRoadster figure; Tesla didn't split range by trim
- PriceNot stated by Tesla
2 of 4 not stated
Roadster.
Revealed October 15, 2026. Three trims. Production in 2028. We track every verified step from here.
Confirmed Tesla: “wing actuation driven by the @Tesla_Optimus actuator system”
01 — The lineup
Three trims.
Figures below are Tesla's own, quoted from its reveal posts and Roadster page. Anything Tesla hasn't stated is marked — we don't fill gaps.
02 Limited Release
Thrust
“Race ready, seats 2” — Tesla
- 0–60 mph<0.9 stesla.com/roadster: “0-60 in under 1 second”
- Top speedNot stated by Tesla
- Range>300 miRoadster figure; Tesla didn't split range by trim
- PriceNot stated by Tesla
2 of 4 not stated
03 Invite Only
Rocket
“Air ready, seats 1” — Tesla
- 0–60 mph<0.59 s
- Top speedUp to >230 mph
- Range>300 miRoadster figure; Tesla didn't split range by trim
- PriceNot stated by Tesla
Tesla: “Not approved for public road use.”
1 of 4 not stated
Sources: Tesla on X, “Configurations”, Oct 15, 2026 · tesla.com/roadster (archived Oct 15, 2026, 7:36 PM PT; live page blocks automated checks). Checked as of Oct 27, 2026. Tesla's page calls Thrust and Rocket “augments”.
02 — Under the Thrust
Under the Thrust.
What's actually confirmed about how the Roadster works — and how we check it before it lands here.
ConfirmedOct 15, 2026
Track Mode aero
“with wing actuation driven by the @Tesla_Optimus actuator system”— Tesla on X
Tesla also says these aero features provide “the best passive downforce package of any road car (approaching F1 levels!)” — Tesla's claim, not independently tested.
ConfirmedOct 16, 2026
Optimus leg actuators
“These are actually leg actuators from Optimus.”— Lars Moravy, Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering, via Hagerty
Moravy said this to Hagerty's Henry Catchpole while pointing out the rear wing's actuators, in the interview video “The Flying Tesla Roadster Explained by the Man Who Engineered It.”
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Every entry carries a status — confirmed, projected, or source pending.
04
Launch
One clean feed and a newsletter. No rumor dressed up as fact.
Roadster progress · real footage
Ride the ramp.
Hold W or ↑, the pedal, or drag the footage to drive up. Let go and it rolls back. Let go at the top to release. Each gate you pass is a milestone we can confirm with a source.
Start line
Drive to light the first gate.
Gates are in date order, not to time scale. Confirmed = linked to an official Tesla post or a cited primary source. Projected gates stay ghosted until a source exists.
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At the foot of the ramp.
Let go to release
- Oct 15, 2026 Roadster revealed Confirmed Source ↗
- Oct 15, 2026 Tesla shows Roadster Track Mode; wing actuation driven by Optimus actuator system Confirmed Source ↗
- Oct 24, 2026 Next-gen Roadster goes on first public display at the Petersen Museum in LA (Oct 24–27) Confirmed Source ↗
- 2028 Roadster production Projected Source pending
Also from Tesla — Cybercab
Cybercab in Austin.
Tesla posted this video on X on Sep 3, 2026 with one line: “The future has arrived in Austin.”
Video: Tesla · Post: @Tesla on X, Sep 3, 2026 · Spotted via @SawyerMerritt (Oct 27, 2026). Embedded from X; not affiliated with Tesla.
04 — Live timeline
What happened. What's next.
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Roadster revealed
Tesla on X: “Today, Roadster presents a new moment in history – the best of the last human-driven cars”
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Tesla shows Roadster Track Mode; wing actuation driven by Optimus actuator system
Tesla on X: “with wing actuation driven by the @Tesla_Optimus actuator system.”
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Optimus production starts on Tesla's high-volume lines in Fremont
In its Q3 2026 Shareholder Update, Tesla said it has started production of Optimus on its high-volume lines in Fremont.
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Japan cuts EV subsidy for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y from ¥1.27M to ¥762,000 from Jan 2027
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Tesla launches Robotaxi Safety Report site and names four 'coming soon' cities
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Tesla Q3 2026 Shareholder Update: FSD attach over 75%, Semi in volume production, record backlog
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Grok 4.7 now available in Viktor AI workplace agent
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Tesla registers 69 more Cybercabs in Texas, bringing the total to 420
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Giga Berlin builds 7,000 Model Y in a single week
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NTT Docomo extends Starlink Direct satellite roaming to Australia and New Zealand
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Falcon 9 launches 27 Starlink satellites from California
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Next-gen Roadster goes on first public display at the Petersen Museum in LA (Oct 24–27)
The Petersen Automotive Museum is showing the Roadster in its main lobby from Oct 24 through Oct 27, 2026.
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Roadster production
Roadster Projected Source pending
No verified entries in this category yet. We only add items once they can be sourced.
05 — FAQ
Questions.
What is FutureThrust?
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When was the Roadster revealed?
October 15, 2026, at Tesla's Roadster event, livestreamed on X. Tesla posted that day: “Today, Roadster presents a new moment in history.”
Confirmed Source ↗
What trims will the Roadster come in?
Tesla lists three configurations: Performance (“road ready, seats 2”), Thrust (“race ready, seats 2”) and Rocket (“air ready, seats 1”).
Confirmed Source ↗
When does Roadster production start?
Production is slated for 2028. (Source link pending.)
Source pending
What moves the Roadster's rear wing?
Tesla said on X that the Roadster's aero features use “wing actuation driven by the @Tesla_Optimus actuator system.”
Confirmed Source ↗
Are the Roadster's cold-gas thrusters meant for production?
Tesla's Lars Moravy wrote that “we don't show things that we can't do in production,” and said the cold-gas system can produce over 80 kN of force.
Confirmed Source ↗
How much will the Roadster cost?
Tesla hasn't published a price as of Oct 27, 2026. Its Roadster page lists Performance as “By Reservation”, Thrust as “Limited Release” and Rocket as “Invite Only”. We'll add pricing once Tesla states it.
Pending verification Source ↗
What are the Roadster's specs?
Tesla's figures: 0–60 under 1.6 s (Performance), under 0.9 s (Thrust) and under 0.59 s (Rocket); range over 300 miles; top speed up to over 230 mph (Rocket). Tesla hasn't given top speed for Performance or Thrust, or any price.
Confirmed Source ↗
06 — News
Latest.
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07 — Accessories
Upgrades: Halloween edition.
Tesla’s Halloween Mode started rolling out Oct 6, 2026: a ghost costume for your car, Trick or Treat, a new light show and a spooky Photobooth. Here’s how it looks, and how owners are dressing their cars up.
Images: Tesla · @Tesla on X, Oct 6, 2026, 11:22 AM PT ↗
From the owners
- “Athena loves her new Halloween costume 👻” — a real-world bedsheet ghost to match the on-screen one. Cybertruck · View photos on X ↗
- Decked out for trunk-or-treat, running Trick or Treat mode: “Music and sound effects without any mod!” Cybertruck · View photos on X ↗
- “Trunk-or-treat? Nah, FRUNK-or-treat.” A frunk full of candy at a local Halloween event in Michigan. Cybertruck · View photos on X ↗
- Frunk or Treat with decorated frunks and costumes, finished with a Halloween light show. Tesla Owners Club of San Antonio · View photos on X ↗
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08 — Games
Play.
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