photo_library Photo Gallery

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

A visual look at Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays.

person Sarah Mitchell

calendar_today October 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM

photo_camera 9 photos

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Silver electric sports car on display at an indoor auto exhibition under bright lighting.

The Rocket variant was shown in a live-streamed event as Tesla seeks to revive interest in the long-delayed Roadster program.

Photo by Esase on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Sleek electric sports car with futuristic styling on an auto show stand.

Tesla says the base and Thrust versions of the Roadster are expected to reach customers in 2028, roughly a decade after the car was first revealed.

Photo by Esase on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

White luxury sports car parked on a city street.

The demonstration follows years of delays that have kept the Roadster from reaching production.

Photo by Talha Uğuz on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Pit crew servicing race cars at a motorsport event in Mexico City.

The Roadster reveal comes as electric performance racing continues to draw attention at motorsport events.

Photo by Alex wolf mx on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Formula E pit crew preparing race cars in Ciudad de México.

Tesla's live-streamed event showed a remote-controlled prototype briefly flying over its vehicle lineup.

Photo by Alex wolf mx on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Formula E race car speeding along a track in Mexico City.

The Rocket variant is invite-only and not road-legal, Tesla said.

Photo by Alex wolf mx on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Pit crew preparing a Formula E car for a pit stop in Mexico City.

Production timelines for the Roadster have slipped repeatedly since the car was first shown.

Photo by Alex wolf mx on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Red Tesla Model 3 parked in an urban setting.

Tesla has not announced pricing for the revived Roadster lineup.

Photo by Makara Heng on Pexels

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

Orange Lamborghini and black SUV parked on a racetrack in Greater Noida, India.

The Roadster prototype was fitted with SpaceX cold-gas thrusters for the demonstration.

Photo by Mohit Hambiria on Pexels

Inspired by our coverage: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

More Photo Galleries

Swipe to explore

In Pictures: Tesla launches its most powerful V4 Supercharger site in Australia with 415 kW stalls

Gallery

Latest News

photo_library Photo Gallery

Electric Vehicles

In Pictures: Tesla launches its most powerful V4 Supercharger site in Australia with 415 kW stalls

3h ago

In Pictures: U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Quadruples Over the Past Decade, Led by California and Rooftop Growth

photo_library Photo Gallery

Battery Technology

In Pictures: U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Quadruples Over the Past Decade, Led by California and Rooftop Growth

3h ago

In Pictures: Waymo Expands to Toronto, Launching Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service by 2028

photo_library Photo Gallery

Electric Vehicles

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

In Pictures: Tesla unveils rocket-equipped Roadster prototype, targets 2028 production after years of delays

More Photo Galleries

In Pictures: Tesla launches its most powerful V4 Supercharger site in Australia with 415 kW stalls

In Pictures: Waymo Expands to Toronto, Launching Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service by 2028

In Pictures: DeLorean Backs Airspeeder eVTOL Series as Electric Flying Cars Take Off

In Pictures: Montréal Metropolitan Airport Adds 120 EV Chargers, With 48 More Planned

In Pictures: Lectric Spooky Sale: Up to $762 in E-Bike Bundle Savings, Plus Snow Blower and Power Station Deals

In Pictures: Osborne Builds Charging Sites for Tesla, IONNA, EVgo: 1,000 Locations in 10 Years

In Pictures: Big Oil's Quiet EV Charging Push: Shell, Total and BP Now Operate Major Charging Networks

In Pictures: Green SM launches all-electric VinFast taxi service in Los Angeles, its first North American market

Latest News

In Pictures: Tesla launches its most powerful V4 Supercharger site in Australia with 415 kW stalls

In Pictures: U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Quadruples Over the Past Decade, Led by California and Rooftop Growth

In Pictures: Waymo Expands to Toronto, Launching Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service by 2028

EU Leaders Summit: Green Groups Flag Five Climate Tests in 2028–2034 Budget Talks

T&E Slams Franco-German EU Car CO2 Deal as 'Historic Mistake' for EV Industry

T&E: Delaying EU ETS2 Carbon Market Won't Shield Households From Next Energy Crisis