Automotive

Tesla reopens reservations requiring 50,000 dollar deposits for delayed next-generation Roadster

Electrek reports that Tesla is accepting 50,000 dollar deposits ahead of an October unveiling.

Updated Sep 20, 2026 · 18:20 UTC1 reports

The short version

Tesla has restarted taking reservations for its next-generation Roadster ahead of an October 1 unveiling in Texas.[Electrek]
Securing a spot requires an initial $5,000 credit card payment and a $45,000 wire transfer within 10 days.[Electrek]
The vehicle was first unveiled in 2017 with deliveries promised for 2020, but it has faced at least eight delays without delivering any units.[Electrek]
Tesla states it will announce official vehicle specifications, pricing, and production goals during the upcoming showcase.[Electrek]

Tesla opened a reservation portal requiring a refundable $5,000 card charge and a $45,000 wire transfer within 10 days to reserve a Roadster.[Electrek]
Tesla previously took $50,000 deposits starting in November 2017 with an initial target delivery date of 2020.[Electrek]
The Roadster project has been delayed at least eight times and has not delivered a single production vehicle.[Electrek]
Tesla stated that the planned October 1 event near Waco, Texas, will disclose official pricing, specifications, and production targets.[Electrek]

The timeline for actual production and customer deliveries remains unconfirmed following years of schedule revisions.[Electrek]
Final vehicle pricing and mechanical specifications have not yet been made public.[Electrek]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.