Tesla Reopens $50,000 Roadster Reservations Ahead of October 1 Reveal

Tesla has reopened reservations for its next‑generation Roadster, asking buyers to pay a $50,000 deposit roughly two weeks before the vehicle’s public unveiling on October 1 near Waco, Texas. This marks the second time the company has collected the hefty deposit for the Roadster, following an initial batch that remains pending almost nine years later. The move signals Tesla’s intent to secure early commitments and gauge demand before production decisions are finalized. Customers who reserve now will be among the first to receive the vehicle once it enters production, and the deposit will likely be applied toward the final purchase price. The timing of the reserve launch—just weeks before the reveal—suggests Tesla is preparing for a rapid transition from pre‑order to delivery, should the production schedule proceed as planned.