Tesla's reservation agreement for the new second-generation Roadster states the company cannot guarantee when—or if—the vehicle will be delivered. The document, noticed by Inside EVs, clarifies that Roadster is still under development and any purchase price, features, or specs are estimates subject to change. Customers pay up to $250,000 for only an approximate place in line, not a confirmed build slot.
Tesla notes it is still finalizing options, features, and hardware, so exact pricing will only be available at configuration. Production is estimated to start in 2028, but the company has a history of delays, and the first-generation Roadster never reached production. Reservations are non-transferable but fully refundable, and unlike the Cybertruck Foundation Series, there is no resale restriction.
This allows customers to potentially resell their reservation if Tesla fails to deliver on promises like 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds or built-in rocket thrusters. The refundable nature of deposits is highlighted as a key safeguard given Tesla’s track record with the original Roadster.
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