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Tesla Wants $250,000 for the Flying Roadster but Won’t Guarantee Delivery
Although Tesla has reintroduced its second-generation Roadster electric vehicle, uncertainty about the car’s future remains. According to the reservation agreement published on the company’s official website, Tesla does not guarantee when customers will receive the vehicle—or even whether it will be delivered at all.
The Drive reports that the new Roadster is still under development. Although the company may require a down payment of up to $250,000 for the car, it makes no specific commitment regarding production or delivery dates.
Those who make a reservation receive an estimated place in the delivery queue if the vehicle goes into production. However, the agreement explicitly states that this does not guarantee either the production or delivery order.
Tesla plans to begin production of the new Roadster in 2028. However, delays with the company’s previous projects raise questions about this target. The second-generation Roadster was first unveiled in 2017, but mass production has not begun in the years since.
The vehicle’s final sale price has also not yet been determined. Tesla says that because development is ongoing, the Roadster’s technical specifications, equipment options, and price may change. The final price will be announced when customers are invited to configure their vehicles.
One notable term of the agreement is that reservations cannot be transferred to another person. However, Tesla has not included in the Roadster agreement the restriction on reselling the vehicle that it applied to some previous special models.
The main benefit for customers is that the reservation payment is fully refundable. In other words, if production of the vehicle is delayed or the buyer does not want to wait, they can request a refund of the amount paid.
The new Roadster has attracted attention for its unusual technologies, including systems claimed to allow the vehicle to lift off the ground. However, Tesla’s reservation terms show that despite its ambitious technical promises, mass production of the model and delivery to customers remain uncertain.