The Tesla Roadster Could Have Stayed Vaporware
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TL;DR
- The Tesla Roadster's production debut is happening nearly a decade after its initial announcement.
- The timing is poor due to high energy prices, political turmoil, and consumer uncertainty in the EV market.
- Automakers are scaling back EV plans as sales stall, with even market leader Tesla facing shrinking demand.
- The Roadster is described as an ultimate status symbol with outrageous promises, including 0-60mph in under two seconds and a top speed over 250mph.
- An optional "SpaceX package" could add cold-gas thrusters, allowing the car to "fly a little."
- The Roadster has become defined by its unattainability and years of missed deadlines.