The next-generation Tesla Roadster is a 2+2 electric sports car that Tesla first showed in November 2017, promising 0–60 mph in 1.9 seconds, a top speed above 250 mph and about 620 miles of range from a 200 kWh battery. Nearly nine years later it is still not in production. Tesla scheduled a public demo for October 15, 2026, and continues to guide production for 2027 or 2028. If you are planning a six-figure car purchase, or already own a collectible Tesla, Borro can fund it with a loan against the assets you already have, with no credit check and no need to sell.
Tesla Roadster Specs: What Tesla Has Promised
None of these figures has been independently tested on a production car. They are Tesla’s own claims for the base Roadster, before any SpaceX option package.
| Spec | Tesla’s claim |
|---|---|
| Seating | 2+2 (four seats) |
| Motors | Three (one front, two rear), all-wheel drive with torque vectoring |
| 0–60 mph | 1.9 seconds |
| Quarter mile | 8.8 seconds |
| Top speed | Over 250 mph |
| Range | About 620 miles |
| Battery | 200 kWh |
| Originally listed price | $200,000 (base); $250,000 (Founders Series) |
Fund your next car without selling the ones you love. Borro lends against luxury, classic and collectible cars valued at $50,000 or more, as well as watches, jewelry and art, with loans from $25,000 and funding in as little as one business day. Get a no-obligation quote or call 720-458-6788.
How Much Will the Tesla Roadster Cost?
Tesla originally listed the base Roadster at $200,000 and the first 1,000 Founders Series cars at $250,000. It has since removed the prices from its website and shows only a $50,000 reservation for the base car, so final pricing won’t be clear until Tesla opens orders.
When Is the Tesla Roadster Coming Out?
The Roadster has been delayed repeatedly:
- November 2017: Revealed at the Tesla Semi event, with production promised for 2020.
- 2021 to 2024: Pushed back year by year, to 2022, then 2023, then 2024 and 2025.
- November 2025: Tesla set an April 1, 2026 demo, with production 12 to 18 months later.
- 2026: The demo moved to late April, then to August or later, then to October 1. Tesla then moved it to October 15, 2026, citing weather, with the event planned near SpaceX’s test site in Texas.
Production is still guided for 2027 or 2028. Treat any delivery date as a target until Tesla starts building customer cars.
What Is the SpaceX Package?
Announced in June 2018, the SpaceX option package would replace the rear seats with pressurized tanks feeding roughly ten cold-gas thrusters. Tesla says they would improve acceleration, braking and cornering, and Elon Musk has set a goal of under one second from 0 to 60 mph with the package. None of this has been shown working on a customer car.
The Original Tesla Roadster (2008–2012)
Tesla’s first car was also called the Roadster. Built on a chassis derived from the Lotus Elise, it was the first production all-electric car to use lithium-ion cells and the first to exceed 200 miles per charge, with an EPA-rated 244 miles from a 53 kWh battery. Tesla delivered about 2,450 between February 2008 and December 2012, in more than 30 countries.
Its low production numbers and place in EV history have made the original Roadster a collector car. For a car of this age, battery health and service history matter as much as mileage.
Can You Get a Loan Against a Tesla Roadster?
The new Roadster can’t secure a loan yet, because no production cars exist. Two groups of owners can borrow with Borro today:
- Original Roadster owners. A 2008–2012 Roadster valued at $50,000 or more can be used as collateral. Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, so a Roadster appraised at $100,000 could support a loan of up to about $50,000.
- Future Roadster buyers. If you plan to buy a $200,000-plus car when orders open, you can raise the money against other assets, such as another collectible car, a watch collection or fine jewelry, instead of selling them or tying up cash.
Either way, the loan works the same:
- No credit check and no personal guarantee. The asset secures the loan, and Borro does not ask for personal or business financial statements.
- Fast funding. Once your loan is approved, funds can arrive in as little as one business day.
- You keep ownership. Your asset is held in fully insured, secure safekeeping for the loan term and returned when you repay.
- Experienced and discreet. Borro has lent more than $1 billion to clients across the country and holds an A+ BBB rating.
How It Works
- Tell us about your asset. Share the year, model, mileage or condition and the amount you want to borrow.
- Inspection. A Borro valuation expert arranges an in-person inspection. For a car, have proof of ownership, service receipts and ownership history ready.
- Final quote and funding. Borro sets the valuation, gives you a final loan quote and funds the loan once you accept.
Learn more about Borro’s luxury and classic car loans, how a collateral loan works, what affects Tesla resale value, or browse every category of assets we accept.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a loan against a Tesla Roadster?
Yes, for an original 2008–2012 Roadster valued at $50,000 or more. Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, with loans from $25,000, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day. The new Roadster isn’t in production yet.
Is the new Tesla Roadster out yet?
No. Tesla scheduled a public demo for October 15, 2026, but production has not started. Tesla currently guides production for 2027 or 2028.
How fast is the Tesla Roadster 0–60?
Tesla claims 1.9 seconds for the base car. Elon Musk has set a goal of under one second with the optional SpaceX thruster package. Neither figure has been independently verified.
How much will the Tesla Roadster cost?
Tesla originally listed $200,000 for the base model and $250,000 for the Founders Series. It now shows only a $50,000 reservation, so final pricing is not confirmed.
How many original Tesla Roadsters were made?
Tesla delivered about 2,450 original Roadsters between 2008 and 2012. Each had an EPA-rated range of 244 miles.
See how much your collection could unlock. Borro’s loans start at $25,000, with no credit check and no personal guarantee. Apply now or call 720-458-6788 to speak with a valuation expert.
