At ₹47.97 lakh, the Roadster’s new 700‑kg active rear wing signals a drastic performance leap that should make any enthusiast’s jaw drop.
The wing sits flush with the body, deploying in under three seconds and generating up to 700 kg of downforce at top speed. That’s a figure that puts the car in the same league as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which produces 860 kg at 285 km/h, and a serious rival to the Rimac Nevera’s 1.9‑second 0‑97 km/h sprint.
The October 15, 2026 reveal was pushed back from October 1 because of predicted 100 mm of rain at SpaceX’s McGregor test site, where Tesla plans a driverless hover demo. Heavy rain would have jeopardised the cold‑gas thruster test, so the company opted for clearer skies.
Reservation terms remain unchanged from 2017: a $5,000 refundable card payment (≈₹4.8 lakh) plus a $45,000 wire transfer (≈₹43.2 lakh). European buyers are quoted €43,000 (≈₹46.8 lakh). The price gap between Tesla and its rivals keeps the Roadster in the upper‑end premium bracket.
Production is slated for 12‑18 months after the demo, meaning first deliveries would arrive between October 2027 and April 2028. Indian buyers will likely see the car in major metros once production ramps up, but until then the Roadster remains more of a watch‑list item than a purchase option.
Next up for buyers: battery chemistry and range, charging speed, and the practicalities of owning a 1.9‑second sports car in India’s climate. Keep an eye on how Tesla balances performance with everyday usability, and whether the 700‑kg wing translates into real‑world lap times on Indian circuits.