Tesla unveils thruster-equipped Roadster in Texas

Tesla has unveiled in Texas a new version of its Roadster electric sports car equipped with thrusters that apparently allow it to hover and turn in mid-air. BBC

Chief executive Elon Musk presented the vehicle at a facility owned by SpaceX. SpaceX helped develop the model.

The demonstration showed the Roadster driving up and off a steep ramp, spinning in the air, and landing using air jets. Musk told the audience "You're going to see some crazy stuff tonight" before the run.

He said an audience was needed to prove the car "is not AI".

Tesla unveiled the redesigned Roadster on October 15, 2026, and said it would start production of the model in 2028. Reuters Musk had said in September 2026 that Tesla would unveil the Roadster on October 1. Reuters