Tesla Unveils New Roadster After Nine-Year Wait, Promises 2028 Release
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Tesla has unveiled its new electric Roadster, nine years after its initial announcement, with a planned release in 2028. The car was revealed at a SpaceX facility, hinting at technology transfers from the space program. The base model boasts a sub-two-second 0-60 mph time and a range over 480 km, with reservations open in Israel requiring significant deposits.
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- Tesla revealed its new electric Roadster, with a public release planned for 2028.
- The new Roadster was unveiled at a SpaceX facility, suggesting technology integration.
- The base model accelerates from 0-60 mph in under two seconds.
- The estimated driving range for the new Roadster is over 480 kilometers.
- Reservations are open in Israel, requiring deposits starting at 16,000 shekels.
After years of anticipation and delays, Tesla has finally revealed the next generation of its all-electric Roadster. The original Roadster, launched in 2008, is credited with sparking the "Tesla craze." The new model is slated for official unveiling and public sale in 2028.
The new Roadster was showcased at a SpaceX facility, highlighting the integration of technologies developed for Tesla's space program. While specific details on the powertrain are scarce, Tesla claims the base version will feature a "multi-stage vacuum system" to enhance road grip at high speeds, enabling a 0-60 mph acceleration in under two seconds. This base model requires a deposit of 16,000 shekels in Israel, with a further 160,000 shekels due within ten days. The final price remains undisclosed.
A mid-tier version, named THRUST, will reportedly utilize a gas-based system for "cinematic acceleration" and active aerodynamics. Production of this version will be limited, and it also requires a 16,000 shekel deposit, followed by a full payment of 800,000 shekels within ten days. The ROCKET version, intended solely for racetrack use and not for public sale, is the top-tier offering.
Tesla estimates a driving range of over 480 kilometers for all versions. Reservations are open on the Tesla Israel website, with the aforementioned deposits required for certain configurations.
