Tesla unveils flying Roadster, with production not expected until 2028

Summary

Tesla has unveiled a new flying Roadster that can thrust itself into the air in short spurts, though production is not expected to begin until 2028, according to The Times of Israel. The outlet also reports that Elon Musk acknowledged it is not a safety-optimized car; TechRadar argues the concept does little to move electric vehicles forward and says Tesla’s everyday lineup needs inspiration.

Timeline

1. TechRadar

   17 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTCSource ↗

   TechRadar argues that Tesla’s flying Roadster is radical in ways that do not move electric vehicles forward and says the company’s everyday lineup needs inspiration.

2. The Times of Israel

   17 Oct 2026, 16:48 UTCSource ↗

   The Times of Israel reports that Tesla unveiled a Roadster able to thrust itself briefly into the air, with production not expected to begin until 2028, and that Musk said it is not a safety-optimized car.