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Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 4 sources

First reported by The Driven · 17 October at 12:42 pm

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The Driven·EV specialists·17 October at 12:42 pm

Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling

The car Tesla says will “test the limits of physics” literally takes off at demonstration event, capturing global headlines. The post Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go…

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Chasing Cars·Motoring press·16 October at 4:20 pm

Rocket-powered Tesla Roadster re-unveiled as the last “manually driven car” it will make

Tesla has unveiled its latest version of the Roadster, featuring spectacular rocket-powered abilities that CEO Elon Musk has promised will “crush every track record that ever existed”. In a…

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EV Central·EV specialists·16 October at 2:53 pm

Tesla Roadster revealed with SpaceX thrusters: 0-100km/h in less than a second, it can fly … and you still can’t have one

Nine years late, the Tesla Roadster is revealed with SpaceX thrusters, a claimed 0.81-second 0-96km/h run and the ability to fly. Production is due in 2028. The post Tesla Roadster revealed with…

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CarExpert·Motoring press·16 October at 2:37 pm

Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint time

Tesla has demonstrated the sub-one-second claimed 0-100mph acceleration time of its new Roadster, which it promises will enter production in 2028.

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The quick read

  • Tesla's new Roadster features SpaceX rocket tech and claims a 0.81-second 0-96km/h run
  • The Roadster is promised to enter production in 2028, nine years after its initial unveiling
  • The car's acceleration time has been demonstrated, with a claimed sub-one-second 0-100mph time
  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk promises the Roadster will 'crush every track record that ever existed'

For dealers: Australian dealers should note that the Tesla Roadster's delayed production and extraordinary features may impact consumer expectations and demand for high-performance electric vehicles in the local market

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The Tesla Roadster's extraordinary acceleration capabilities, courtesy of SpaceX rocket tech, will raise consumer expectations for electric vehicle performance and potentially create a new benchmark for the segment

Performance and Perception

The Roadster's claimed 0.81-second 0-96km/h run and sub-one-second 0-100mph time will likely influence how consumers perceive the performance of other electric vehicles, including those from established manufacturers

This shift in consumer expectations may lead to increased demand for high-performance electric vehicles, which could benefit dealers who are well-stocked with these models

Competitor Response and Market Dynamics

Competitors will likely respond to the Tesla Roadster's impressive performance figures by highlighting their own electric vehicle offerings, potentially leading to a marketing and advertising arms race in the segment

Dealers should be prepared to handle a potential influx of inquiries and leads from consumers who are interested in high-performance electric vehicles, and have a strategy in place to effectively communicate the benefits and features of their own models

Actionable Insights for Dealers

This week, dealers can take a decisive action by reviewing their current electric vehicle stock and ensuring they have a range of high-performance models available to meet growing consumer demand, and by developing a marketing strategy that effectively communicates the performance and features of these vehicles to potential customers

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