‘Safe landing’ a revamped Tesla Roadster | Explained
Tesla has unveiled a revamped Roadster that features cold-gas thrusters, allowing the vehicle to perform aerial stunts and drive up vertical walls. While the demonstration has generated significant interest, the car is not expected to enter production until 2028 and faces substantial regulatory hurdles.
Why it matters
The convergence of Tesla's automotive technology with SpaceX's aerospace engineering signals a shift in how high-end electric vehicles are being marketed and designed.
‘Safe landing’ a revamped Tesla Roadster | Explained left The Tesla Roadster demo, that featured a car briefly ‘flying,’ awed numerous watchers AFP PHOTO / TESLA AFP PHOTO / TESLA https://th-i.thgim.com/public/sci-tech/technology/qy977g/article71595308.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/AFP__20261016__D3G39G3__v4__HighRes__TopshotUsAutomobileTeslaMusk.jpg - A grab taken on October 16, 2026 from a live feed released by Tesla shows the company unveiling on October 15 its next-generation Roadster electric car in McGregor, Texas, United States. (Photo by Tesla / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / TESLA" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS The revamped Tesla Roadster showcased the ability to drive up vertical walls and “fly” briefly with cold-gas thrusters, indicating how Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX companies are converging. But the concept is far from reaching customers The story so far: On October 15, 2026, multi-billionaire Elon Musk launched a revamped Tesla Roadster.
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