Tesla Chief Designer Says Next-Gen Roadster is Coming 'Very Soon'

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster has become a long-awaited product. First unveiled in 2017, the all-electric sports car has encountered repeated delays. Now, just as new chatter suggested even more waiting, the company’s design chief has hinted the wait could be nearing an end.

Teasing an Unforgettable Unveiling

Speaking virtually during a Q&A at the Tesla Takeover Europe event in Flachau, Austria, Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen offered a notable hint. Asked what kind of wild vehicle he would create with complete creative freedom, no production limits, no engineering costs, and without needing Elon Musk’s approval, he answered without hesitation.

"Well, maybe you’re going to see it very soon," von Holzhausen teased. "I think our Roadster maybe answers all those points. It’s going to be one of those really unique products that I think is going to blow people away, so I’m very excited about that. Coming soon — hopefully in a few weeks.” You can watch his full remarks in the video below, courtesy of @teslaownersSV (the Roadster segment begins at the 18:00 mark):

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These remarks arrive at a pivotal moment for the vehicle’s timeline. A recent report from The Information claimed that Tesla has delayed the next-gen Roadster reveal to August, if not later into the fall. While the original internal target for the reveal was April Fool’s Day 2026, Tesla did not meet that deadline. Musk previously said the next-gen Roadster could debut sometime in May or June, but that now appears increasingly unlikely. However, von Holzhausen’s reference to “a few weeks” may still align with an August window, since six to eight weeks would land in late summer.

Moving From Patent Sheets to the Pavement

Regardless of the exact date, background engineering and preparations have been ramping up. Tesla has already filed several new trademarks for the next-gen Roadster, signaling that the product is getting close to a real release. In addition, von Holzhausen and VP of Engineering Lars Moravy recently confirmed the Roadster is currently in testing and will be built at Giga Texas.

Expectations for the halo model are sky-high. Musk has promised a sub-2-second 0-60 mph sprint time and has said the public Roadster demo will be an “unforgettable” one. For early reservation holders who put down $50,000 deposits years ago, the latest comments offer a hopeful sign that Tesla’s most ambitious sports car may be ready for the spotlight soon.