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Roadster Performance (2026 reveal)
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Roadster Performance (2026 reveal)

Reveal (2026-) · 2026–presentRWDRoadster

The first of the three versions. It makes about one megawatt, around 1,340 hp, and over 1,030 lb-ft (about 1,400 Nm) of torque from two rear motors, with rear-wheel drive. Tesla quotes under 1.6 seconds to 60 mph, a top speed of over 230 mph and a range of over 300 miles (about 480 km). The battery runs at 800 to 1,000 volts and charges from 15 to 85 percent in about 10 minutes, with a peak input of around 500 kW on a V4 Supercharger. Tires are 295/30 on 20 inch wheels at the front and 335/30 on 21 inch wheels at the rear, with carbon-ceramic brakes, double wishbones at the front and a multi-link rear. Fans under the car pull it to the road for up to 2 g of downforce. There are no thrusters. Tesla targets a weight under 1,700 kg. A $50,000 refundable reservation is open.

1323 hpPower
370 km/hTop Speed
2026Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engineelectric
FuelElectric
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power1323 hp
Torque1400 Nm
Top speed370 km/h
Electric range480 km
Dimensions & body
Width2000 mm
Wheelbase2825 mm
BodyRoadster
Doors2
Seats2

STORY

Tesla revealed this Roadster on 15 October 2026 at SpaceX in McGregor, Texas. On stage the car drove up a curved ramp upside down and then flipped on its thrusters, and Tesla quoted 0.81 seconds to 60 mph with thrusters in the demonstration run. Performance is quoted at under 1.6 seconds to 60 mph, Thrust at under 0.9 seconds, and the single-seat Rocket at under 0.59 seconds. Reservations open at $50,000 for Performance and $250,000 for Thrust; Rocket is by invitation. Production is targeted for 2028.

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