Will the New Tesla Roadster Finally Take the Road in 2025?

Remember 2021? That was supposed to be the year we cruised around in the next-gen Tesla Roadster. Well, buckle up for a reality check: it's looking more like 2025 now. Four years behind schedule—this is par for the course with Tesla, but at least it's coming right.

A Return to the Electric Dream Machine

For those who might have forgotten amidst the Model S and X dominance, the original Roadster was the electric spark that ignited Tesla's whole journey. This time around, they're throwing in two jump seats in the back—perfect for a pizza or two, if not a whole entourage.

Along the Electric Highway since 2017

This electric dream machine has been on our radar since way back in 2017. Tesla has been promising mind-blowing performance: 0-60 in just 1.9 seconds and a top speed that'll make your hair curl at 250 mph. Elon Musk even dangled the carrot of a sub-1 second 0-60 mph recently, but let's be honest: that might be best left in the realm of sci-fi for now.

Deliveries Expected at the End of 2024

The good news? We should finally see this sleek beast by the end of 2024 with deliveries set for 2025. Why is this a bigger deal than just a shiny new toy? Tesla desperately needs a design refresh. Let's face it, their sedans are starting to blend together like a fleet of silver spaceships, except for the Cybertruck—the glorious, boxy outlier. A head-turning Roadster with some serious style could be the jolt they need.

The Competition in the Electric Supercar Arena

But hold on, there's more to this story than just Tesla's internal combustion of ideas. The competition in the electric supercar arena is scorching hot. Rimac's Nevera is a force to be reckoned with, packing a whopping 1,900 horsepower. Lotus is also making waves with its electric halo car, showcasing that they're not just nostalgia-driven, but forward-thinking as well.

Profit and Prestige: How Much Money in It for Tesla?

There's a TON of money in it for Tesla in actual profits and in terms of prestige as well.

The new Roadster, when it is finally built and sold, will lock in Tesla as the ultimate high-performance auto company. For at least a couple of years and probably longer, this milestone will cement their status in the eyes of the public. While there may be other supercars and potentially even faster ones on the market, Tesla will own the supercar crown as far as the public is concerned because any run-of-the-mill lawyer or MD will actually be able to buy one.

So, while the timeline for the Tesla Roadster may have shifted, its significance remains undiminished. Stay tuned for the latest updates as we cruise towards 2025 with this electric dream machine at the helm.