Tesla reopens $50,000 Roadster reservations ahead of October 1 unveil
Electrek • 9/20/2026 – 9/21/2026
Summary
Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, requiring a $50,000 deposit. The reservation page launched this week ahead of the car's unveiling on October 1 near Waco, Texas. This marks the second time Tesla has collected $50,000 for the Roadster, with the first group of deposit-holders still waiting nearly nine years later.
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