Austin, Texas – July 13, 2025, 9:45 PM CDT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk just lit up X with a late-night bombshell, posting at 9:30 PM CDT, “Just left the Tesla design studio. Most epic demo ever by end of year. Ever.” The cryptic message has sent shockwaves through the tech and auto scenes, with speculation pointing to the long-awaited next-generation Roadster stealing the spotlight by December.
The 2026 Roadster, unveiled back in 2017 with a jaw-dropping 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds and a 620-mile range, has kept fans waiting. Industry buzz, fueled by a 2024 InsideEVs chat with Musk, hints at a version with SpaceX rocket thrusters for short hover stunts—a game-changer for electric sports cars. Expect a base price of $200,000, with the Founders Series hitting $250,000, and production kicking off late this year, per Car and Driver’s February 2024 scoop.
This tease comes as Tesla chases its 20 million vehicles-per-year goal by 2030, set during the 2020 Battery Day, while fending off rivals like Porsche and Rimac. Musk’s gig as a White House adviser since April 2025, post-Trump’s second term, adds intrigue. Newsweek’s May 2025 report on protests at Tesla dealerships—sparked by Musk’s push to root out government waste—suggests this demo might be a pivot to wow the crowd.
X is electric with hype. @SawyerMerritt’s poll has the Roadster topping with 6,411 votes, and @teslacarsonly dropped a wild image of a flying Tesla amid fireworks. As the countdown to year-end begins, fans and investors are on edge for what could be Tesla’s next big leap.
Check back for the latest as this story unfolds from Tesla HQ