Tesla’s New Roadster Supercar Coming in 2026 — Elon Musk Confirms Launch Date
What Happened
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially announced that the company will unveil the production version of its long-awaited second-generation Roadster on April 1, 2026.
This comes almost nine years after Musk first revealed the project to the world.
Who Launched It
The car is being developed and launched by Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk.
During Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, Musk revealed the news and jokingly said he chose April Fools’ Day for the launch because it “offers some deniability.”
“If it’s delayed, I can say I was just kidding,” Musk laughed.
Why It Matters / What’s New
The upcoming Roadster will be very different from the one Tesla showed years ago.
Musk hinted that this version will feature “the most exciting demo ever,” suggesting that the car might even fly using SpaceX thrusters — an idea he’s teased for years.
This marks Tesla’s return to the luxury supercar segment, combining cutting-edge performance with futuristic design.
When and Where It’s Coming
The official reveal is set for April 1, 2026, and Musk said mass production could begin 12 to 18 months later.
The announcement was made during Tesla’s shareholder meeting, where Musk also answered questions from long-time investors and car enthusiasts.
💬Q&A Highlight
During the Q&A session, one shareholder asked if customers who preordered the Founders Series Roadster in 2017 would be invited to the launch event.
“Of course, absolutely,” Musk replied. “It’s the least we can do for our long-suffering Roadster reservation holders.”
⚡The Altman Connection
Interestingly, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — one of the early customers — recently tried to cancel his Roadster reservation and get a refund.
He shared screenshots on X (formerly Twitter) showing his request and said:
“I really was excited for the car! I understand delays, but 7.5 years has felt like a long time to wait.”
Musk, who has often clashed with Altman, quickly replied:
“You forgot to mention act 4 — where you received your refund within 24 hours.”
