Tesla's CEO Promises a Roadster Demo This Year | Carscoops

      Tesla's chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, asserts that the highly anticipated second-generation Roadster is still on track for production.

      He mentioned that a demo of the Roadster is expected in 2025 and confirmed that production will commence "definitely within two years." If this holds true, customers could potentially receive the second-gen Roadster by 2027.

      It’s hard to believe, but it has been eight years since Tesla first introduced the second-generation Roadster. At that time, the all-electric sports car was marketed as a groundbreaking benchmark for EV performance, designed to silence critics and redefine standards.

      However, since then, numerous other brands have made significant advancements themselves.

      Throughout the years, Tesla has rolled out the Cybertruck, refreshed the Model 3 and Model Y, and repeatedly promised true Full Self-Driving capabilities, while the Roadster has been on the sidelines, seeming to be either overshadowed or considered vaporware.

      According to von Holzhausen, though, the Roadster is not dead; it is simply delayed.

      In an appearance on the Ride the Lightning podcast, when asked about the much-anticipated "most epic demo ever" teased by Elon Musk for 2025, he responded, "We are planning on this year," indicating that Tesla still intends to present the car before the year concludes.

      That said, with about 10 weeks remaining until New Year’s Day, time is of the essence.

      When pressed about when customers might actually receive their vehicles, von Holzhausen stated: “Definitely within two years.” This timeline would suggest that the first deliveries could take place by late 2027, assuming there are no delays, which, considering Tesla's history with timelines, is far from certain.

      Upon its arrival, Tesla claims the Roadster will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds, achieve a top speed exceeding 250 mph, and offer up to 620 miles of range, with the added possibility of rocket-like thrusters.

      These figures are ambitious, but until the Roadster is seen outside of a controlled environment, they remain just that: figures.

      It's crucial to remember that Tesla has built a reputation for over-promising and under-delivering just as much as it has for its automotive innovations. The Cybertruck, for example, arrived late, with reduced range and increased pricing compared to initial promises, and that’s just one of many instances.

      Currently, von Holzhausen asserts that the eventual product will justify the wait. However, as time passes, the narrative surrounding the Roadster appears less like an encouraging sequel and more like a venture Tesla cannot afford to falter on.