Tesla Roadster, rumours of a return? Could this be the one?

The return of the Tesla Roadster in late 2025? Perhaps, it could be the right time. The second generation of the Elon Musk brand's highest-performance model, nothing like the original car based on the Lotus Elise, was unveiled in 2017 and has not been heard from since. Despite the delays, however, the project of an electric sports car was never abandoned by the American manufacturer. Now there is an update, although it might just be a boutade. Tesla has come up with the idea of launching the Roadster 2.0 at the end of 2025 as the swan song of manually driven cars before autonomous driving takes over and driving a car becomes a luxury for a select few. In short, for Musk, the new Roadster will be the most epic demo announced for the end of the year.

Given for certain that the new Roadster will be launched this year, Tesla will have to deal with supercar buyers who are not considering buying electrics. Most, in fact, prefer a combustion engine under the bonnet. Even Rimac founder Mate Rimac admitted that his Nevera supercar is not doing well because high-end users still want a more analogue experience. In the world of performance cars, in short, it is safer to bet on a combustion engine. Perhaps the new Roadster will appeal more to Tesla's loyal buyers, who have long espoused the American brand's one-sided choice and are eager to secure top-level feedback at an affordable price compared to its competitors.

The car is a four-seater electric coupe with a removable glass roof, all-wheel drive, and a range of about 1,000 km. Credited with a top speed of 400 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2 seconds, but for Elon Musk acceleration does not seem to be the coolest part of the Roadster. The reference is, perhaps, to a unique option available, the SpaceX, which would allow acceleration in less than a second using 10 small rocket engines arranged around the car. Will it really happen? Speaking of price lists on Tesla's US site, one can still order the Roadster by paying $5,000, refundable, but within 10 days another payment of $45,000 must be made. Assuming the price has not changed, the car would cost $200,000 or $250,000 with a few more options.

Is it really worth it for Tesla today to focus on such a niche model rather than on an affordable car like an affordable version of the Model Y whose arrival has long been speculated? Perhaps a discounted crossover might not help the brand recover better. And again, wouldn't investing in a Model 2 or similar product be a smarter move than a low-volume roadster? Here are some current discussions. It has to be said, however, that although Testa's affordable car may, always, be in development, information about a true Tesla entry-level car suggests it would not be coming anytime soon. After all, the con

competition in the affordable car sector is increasingly fierce, not to mention the practically unbeatable offer of Chinese brands.