Tesla Roadster 2026 vs Tesla Roadster (Next-Gen)

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thumb image Tesla Roadster 2026 US$ 200,000
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thumb image Tesla Roadster (Next-Gen) US$ 200,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Tesla Tesla
Model Roadster 2026 Roadster (Next-Gen)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Supercar / Sports Coupe
Trims Value Base Model, Founders Series (Limited ~1,000 units)
Release Date June 2025 Date: Expected 2025–2026
Status Coming Soon Upcoming (Production Delayed Multiple Times)
Made In USA United States (Tesla Factory, California/Texas)
Body Type Roadster 2-Door Coupe / Convertible (Removable Glass Roof)
Vehicle Warranty 4 years or 50,000 miles Not finalized (Tesla Standard ~4 years / 50,000 miles expected)
Colors White Multiple (Red, White, Black, Silver, Blue, Custom options TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type 3 Electric Motors (Tri-Motor) Tri-Motor All-Wheel Drive (Electric Motors front + rear)
Horsepower 1,000 hp 1,000+ hp (Est., not officially disclosed)
Torque 10,000 Nm 10,000 Nm (Wheel torque, Tesla estimate)
Acceleration 2.1 or 2 sec 1.9 seconds (Base) | <1.9 sec (with SpaceX Package)
Top Speed 402 km/h (250 mph) 250 mph (402 km/h, claimed)
Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 620 miles (1,000 km) on a single charge (claimed)
Drivetrain Single-speed Direct Drive All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion (Tesla proprietary 4680 cells expected)
Battery Capacity 200 kWh 200 kWh (largest ever in Tesla lineup, claimed)
Power Consumption 206 Wh/km 320 Wh/mi (estimated)
Battery Warranty 8 Years Expected 8 years / 150,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 7-8 Hours 44 miles of range per hour (240V / 48A Wall Connector)
Supercharging Speed Up to 250 kW Up to 250 kW (Tesla V3 Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 250 kW 350 kW (future Tesla V4 Superchargers compatibility)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 970 km (620 miles) Up to 180 miles in 15 minutes (est.)
Charging Time 30-40 Minutes 0–80% in ~30–40 minutes (with fast charging)
Charging Connector Type Tesla proprietary (NA), CCS (others) Tesla NACS (North America), CCS2 (Europe/Asia
Home Charging Options Wall Connector, Mobile Connector 120V, 240V Wall Connector, Solar Roof Integration
Onboard Charger Power 11-22 kW 22 kW (expected)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4,200 mm 4,394 mm (173 in, est.)
Width 2,000 mm 1,974 mm (77.7 in, est.)
Height 1,200 mm 1,124 mm (44.3 in, est.)
Wheelbase 2,800 mm 2,650 mm (104 in, est.)
Ground Clearance 130 mm (5.1 in) 110 mm (4.3 in, sports-car low profile)
Cargo Space 75 kg (165 lbs) Front trunk (frunk) + small rear trunk
Curb Weight 2,000 kg 4,000 lbs 1,814 kg
No. of Doors 2 2
Seating Capacity 4 (2+2) 2+2 (rear seats very small)

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheels Alloy Performance Wheels
Wheel Size 20 or 21 Inches 20–21 inches (front/rear staggered setup)
Front Tire 265/35-20 255/35 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 325/30-21 315/30 R21 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (likely steer-by-wire) Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-Speed Fixed Gear Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive EV)
Turning Radius Not confirmed (~11 m expected) 10.5 m
Gear Box Single-Speed Reduction Gear No traditional gearbox (Direct Drive)
Front Suspension Independent Wishbones (adaptive likely) Adaptive Air Suspension
Rear Suspension Independent Wishbones (adaptive likely) Adaptive Air Suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Yes (Tesla Full Self-Driving optional)
Navigation System Yes Tesla Infotainment with Maps & Real-time Traffic
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes (with Autopilot/FSD)
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes USB-C, Wireless Connectivity
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes (Tesla App / Phone as Key)
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Removable Glass Roof Panel
Apple Car Play Yes Not supported (Tesla uses proprietary OS)
Android Auto Yes Not supported
Touchscreen 17 Inch Yes
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (Digital Media Integration)
No. Of Speakers 17 to 22 Premium Tesla Audio

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System ABS + Regenerative Braking Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Brakes Yes Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Yes Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 4 6–8 (front, side, curtain)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes (for 2+2 configuration)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes 360° Tesla Vision (8+ cameras)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes No (sports-car focus)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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