Which Tesla Roadster versions are there?
- Performance: two seats, active aerodynamics and a suction system for additional downforce.
- Thrust: two seats plus rear cold-gas thrusters; limited availability.
- Rocket: one seat and additional thrusters for flight manoeuvres; available by invitation only.
Can the Tesla Roadster really fly?
Tesla describes Rocket as a flight-capable version and demonstrated flight manoeuvres at the event. Its thrusters use stored compressed air. Tesla explicitly states that Rocket is not approved for use on public roads.
How fast does the Roadster accelerate from 0–100 km/h?
The German Tesla website claims less than one second from 0–100 km/h for Thrust. At the event, Tesla demonstrated 0.81 seconds from 0–60 mph, equivalent to approximately 96.6 km/h. The announced top speed was over 230 mph, equivalent to more than 370 km/h.
How much does the Tesla Roadster cost in Germany?
Tesla's German reservation form does not yet show a final purchase price. What is known are the reservation payments:
- Performance: €5,000 immediately and €45,000 within ten days, totalling €50,000.
- Thrust: €5,000 immediately and €245,000 within ten days, totalling €250,000.
These amounts are reservation payments, not purchase prices. Thrust is limited to one order per customer; Rocket cannot be freely selected in that form.
When is the new Tesla Roadster coming?
At the event, Elon Musk named 2028 as the planned start of production. This does not confirm a specific delivery date for customers in Germany.
