When is the Tesla flying car coming out?
Elon Musk said the new Roadster goes into production in 2028. Reservations opened the night of the 15 October 2026 demo. Treat 2028 as a target, not a delivery date: the first Roadster prototype was shown in 2017 with deliveries promised for 2020.
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All postsTry it with your photo
Pick a photo of yourself and a ride. The first 2 s of the flight are free to watch.
Nothing is uploaded yet. You confirm it in the studio before anything is made.
Timeline
Sources: Electrek, CNN, Engadget.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Second-generation Roadster shown, with a 2020 launch promised |
| 2020 to 2025 | Launch moved several times |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Unveiling at the SpaceX site in McGregor, Texas, with the wall run and kickflip |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Tesla posts the demo videos on X and YouTube |
| 2028 | Production target stated by Musk |
Will the flying part ship too?
Tesla treats Thrust and Rocket as add-ons to the base car, and says the Rocket is not approved for public roads. No aviation certification plan has been disclosed. Is it street legal?
The ramp is waiting
Make me flyFAQ
Questions people ask
Is the Tesla flying car out yet?
No. It was shown on 15 October 2026; production is targeted for 2028.
When can I see one fly?
Tesla posted the demo on YouTube (The Ramp, The Kickflip).