Everyone dreamed of it. A super-fast electric car by Tesla that could go from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds. It was called the Tesla Roadster a futuristic beast that turned heads when it was revealed back in 2017. People even paid up to $250,000 just to reserve it. But now, in 2025, that dream car is still missing. So the big question is: Will the Tesla Roadster ever actually happen?
Tesla’s Roadster was meant to change everything. It promised insane speed, a sleek design, and mind-blowing performance. In fact, when Elon Musk first showed it off, fans believed the future had arrived. But as years passed, the Roadster slowly became more of a ghost than a car. Everyone kept asking—where is it?
Originally, Tesla said the Roadster would be on roads by 2020. That didn’t happen. Then 2021, then 2022 each year, the timeline kept moving. In 2024, Elon Musk said most of the engineering work was complete, and production might begin in 2025. But again, no fixed date. He called the Roadster “the cherry on top,” making it sound less like a priority and more like an optional treat.
When Tesla executives recently appeared on a talk show, they didn’t even mention the Roadster while listing upcoming vehicles. It was only when the host brought it up that they remembered! That moment showed how little attention Tesla is giving this supercar. Even the official Tesla website quietly changed the Roadster’s status to “design development,” without any explanation. That makes fans even more confused.
Let’s not forget—thousands of people put down big money for the Roadster. Some customers got the car promised to them through Tesla’s referral program. Yet none of them have received a vehicle. There’s no news, no refund, and no clear update. These people are stuck waiting for something that might never roll out of the factory.
At one point, the Tesla Roadster was seen as the future of electric cars a mix of speed, power, and clean energy. But today, it feels more like a distant memory. With no solid timeline and no clear signs of progress, the Roadster seems stuck in limbo.
Will the Tesla Roadster ever arrive? No one really knows. It might still show up one day or maybe not. But for now, all we have are old promises, a few showpieces, and a lot of unanswered questions.
I am Muhammad Waqas and I am dedicated to promoting sustainable vehicles. Observing EV trends, studying the intricacies of the EV industry, and promoting new EV launches fall under my expertise. I have been working in this field for 5 years and making efforts for a sustainable and healthy future.
