0-100km/h in 1 second: Elon Musk teases new Tesla EV
What's the story
Tesla's new Roadster will go from zero to 96km/h in under a second, the company's CEO Elon Musk has revealed in a post on X. "There will never be another car like this, if you could even call it a car," the billionaire said. The production model is set to be unveiled by the end of 2024, with customer deliveries starting in 2025. Musk further added that the upcoming EV is the result of a "Tesla/SpaceX collab."
Twitter Post
Take a look at Musk's post
Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new Tesla Roadster.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2024
There will never be another car like this, if you could even call it a car.
Details
Roadster's design has been finalized
Musk confirmed that the design of the new Tesla Roadster is complete. The electric sports car was first revealed in November 2017. At the time, it boasted a 0-96km/h time of 1.9 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 8.8 seconds. The all-wheel-drive vehicle with four seats is expected to reach speeds over 402km/h and travel up to 998km on a single charge. The Roadster will also have a removable glass roof that can be stored in the trunk.
Pricing and other details
The EV may pack a bunch of rocket thrusters
Back in June 2018, Musk mentioned a SpaceX option for the Roadster, which would include '10 small rocket thrusters' arranged seamlessly around the car. These rocket engines are expected to significantly enhance acceleration, top speed, and cornering. The EV also "has a shot at being the most mind-blowing product demo of all time," Musk said today. As for the cost, Tesla is still taking reservations for $50,000 each, with Roadster prices ranging from $200,000 to $250,000.