Tesla Roadster 2 flying-car demo raises questions about functionality

Summary

Tesla’s Roadster 2 was shown in a “flying car” demo using SpaceX technology, but CNET questions whether the vehicle on display was a fully functional car a person could drive. WIRED says the Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.

Timeline

1. WIRED

   16 Oct 2026, 03:18 UTCSource ↗

   WIRED says the Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.

2. CNET

   16 Oct 2026, 15:57 UTCSource ↗

   CNET reports that the Tesla Roadster demo used SpaceX technology for a “flying car” display, while questioning whether the vehicle shown was a fully functional car a person could drive.