Tesla Reopens Roadster Reservations With $50,000 Deposit Ahead of Oct. 1 Debut

Tesla (TSLA) has reopened reservations for its redesigned Roadster, requiring buyers to pay $5,000, followed by a $45,000 bank transfer within 10 days. The deposit is refundable. The sports car is scheduled for unveiling on Oct. 1, 2026. The second-generation Roadster was first conceived in 2017 with a $50,000 deposit and a planned 2020 launch that was repeatedly delayed as Tesla prioritized other models. Tesla has not disclosed pricing; industry estimates exceed $250,000. The 2017 concept listed a $200,000 base price, a 1.9-second 0-60 mph time and a 620-mile range. Tesla said configurations, features and hardware remain under finalization, so exact pricing is unavailable until buyers select specifications. Questions remain over how Tesla will handle existing 2017 reservation holders and whether reservation priority or volume caps apply.