Tesla has officially unveiled the first flying car, a redesigned Roadster developed in collaboration with SpaceX.
The vehicle was demonstrated at SpaceX's test site in McGregor, Texas, on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk announced a planned production start in 2028, more than a decade after the car was first promised.
The Roadster features compressed-air thrusters and a suction system that allowed it to drive upside down on a ramp and perform a mid-air barrel roll.
It also jumped over five Tesla vehicles lined up side by side during the demonstration.
Performance and Specs
According to Tesla’s test record, the Roadster accelerated from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 0.81 seconds with its thrusters engaged.
Its top speed exceeds 370 kilometres per hour (kph), or 230 mph.
The target single-charge range is more than 480 kilometres, a significant reduction from the 1,000-kilometre figure promised in 2017.
Tesla will offer three versions: the base “Performance,” the “Thrust” with acceleration thrusters, and the invite-only “Rocket” capable of full aerial manoeuvres.
Reservation deposits are $50,000 for the Performance and $250,000 for the Thrust, deducted from the final purchase price.
Final pricing has not been disclosed.
Musk said the Roadster would be Tesla’s only manual car, as the company pivots toward autonomous driving and robotics.
Questions remain over whether the aerial manoeuvres will be legal on public roads.
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