Tesla Shares Rise After Rocket-Boosted Roadster Reveal

Tesla unveiled a redesigned second-generation Roadster in a demonstration in which compressed-air thrusters briefly lifted and flipped the car. The company claimed 0–60 mph acceleration in 0.81 seconds and a top speed above 230 mph, but the performance and airborne capabilities have not been independently verified. Production is targeted for 2028, and Tesla has not set a final price; listed reservation payments range from $50,000 to $250,000 and do not guarantee delivery. Thruster-equipped versions are not approved for public-road use, and aviation oversight may pose further regulatory hurdles. Tesla shares rose about 5% in premarket trading after the reveal.