These are probably Elon Musk’s longest two weeks. After nine years, the second debut of the Tesla Roadster II: Friday at 2:55 a.m.

The broadcast of the new Tesla Roadster’s launch will begin at 7:55 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, but this is in Central Standard Time (CST), which is used at 90º W longitude and covers areas including Canada and the United States. In Poland, it will be 2:55 a.m. on Friday, October 16. As Elon Musk wrote, it could be a real “banger,” meaning he isn’t ruling out an extremely exciting presentation.

Tesla Roadster II: Everything We Expect

The live stream is available on X (HERE); it’s not yet available on YouTube. We will update this article once it appears on that platform as well.

A preview of the live broadcast for the Tesla Roadster launch, an illustration enhanced by Elektrowozu’s editorial team to make the text “Where we’re going…” visible, referencing “Back to the Future”.

It’s basically unclear how to view the above illustration. Turning it upside down would also make sense if not for the prominently protruding part with jet nozzles, as well as the sharply upward bent rear spoiler. The strong thrust could lift the front of the car, meaning complete loss of control over such a vehicle using the front wheels. On the other hand, this force could be counteracted by controlling the pressurized airflow:

The Tesla Roadster II was “just another thing” during the Tesla Semi unveiling in November 2017. For Elon Musk, it was never a priority, rather a “crown jewel,” as he officially stated. It is unclear whether today’s demonstration will be tied to an announcement of deliveries for this or next year. It is possible that those who have paid for reservations will still have to wait.

The “two weeks” in the title is of course a joke, as the car was supposed to be delivered in 2020. The potential three years of waiting thus stretched to nine, during which time Tesla focused on artificial intelligence, including semi-autonomous driving, robotics, and even stopped producing the Model S and X. Those who are cynical might add that it completely abandoned research and development on its existing vehicles as well.

The original announcement mentioned three engines, a battery with a capacity of 200 kWh, and 10,000 Nm of torque (illustration below). The three engines are already in place, or rather were, and torque can be enhanced with thrust nozzles, but if Elon Musk decides to keep his word regarding battery capacity, we’ll have to wait a few more years for the car. Alternatively, the company is expanding the Roadster—designed as a two-seater—to the size of a Jaguar Type 01, in which case 200 kWh should fit within the chassis.

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