A hidden project has rather recently been revealed by Musk during his talk on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. As has been stated by Tesla’s CEO, the flying Tesla concept is very real. Although speculation of the Tesla Roadster has somewhat stopped flying around, Musk’s sweeping statement that the flying Roadster will be unveiled before the end of 2025 has caused motor enthusiasts to become excited again. The most shocking part, however, was that Musk hinted at a never-before-seen feature that could reimagine electrical engineering limits. As anticipation builds, it remains to be seen whether Musk’s claims will take flight before the end of this year.
Revisiting Tesla’s ambitious dream of a flying Roadster
Tesla’s initial reveal of the second-generation Roadster in 2017 saw a supercar being unveiled in front of public eyes. The Roadster could go from 0 to 60 mph in just under 2 seconds. While the speed of the second-generation Roadster turned heads, the fact that this vehicle was soon meant to take flight caught people’s attention all the more.
It was during his time on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast that Musk shared rather ambitious plans for a new Roadster that could be Tesla’s “most memorable product ever.” Musk is saying that the new Roadster will be even crazier than a vehicle expected from a James Bond movie.
Musk has too often used the term “flying” as being synonymous with ultra speed, but it seems Musk may be hinting at a car that can really fly this time. Perhaps the SpaceX package has something to do with the flying vehicle.
Placing Tesla’s vacuum thrust system into the equation
On the podcast, the shocking, never-before-seen feature that Musk hinted at stood out the most during the conversation. This could be linked with the vacuum-assisted ground dynamics system that Musk filed a patent for in 2024. By adding the vacuum thrust system into the equation, it could initiate somewhat of a lift-off for the vehicle.
Concepts have been borrowed from the 1970s racing fan cars; however, Tesla has modified its Roadster to pair up with machine learning and highly adaptive sensors that can control airflow according to terrain and speed. The unexpected feature that Musk hinted about could be the amalgamation of aerospace engineering and automotive design. All this hints at a Roadster that is possibly one of the fastest cars, but also one that can fly as well.
Elon Musk criticized for living in the real world with space-age ambitions
While revelations from the podcast may have delighted Tesla fans, it did raise a few red flags. Naturally, regulatory, practicality, and safety concerns of such a flying vehicle were brought to the fore. Thus far, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not made any provisions for a roadworthy vehicle capable of flight. Everything from how this flying vehicle will be insured to its battery performance remains baffling to motor enthusiasts who are considering what a flying Tesla Roadster could mean for the future.
However, Tesla has made its mark as a brand that can make all that is impossible seem possible. Tesla is the automaker that we would expect a flying vehicle from. One thing is for certain: Tesla’s next-gen Roadster promises record-shattering speed.
When will the flying Tesla Roadster be ready to take flight?
With Musk’s revelation of the possibility of the Roadster making an appearance later this year, it reignited a feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman mentioned on X that he had cancelled his pre-order on the Roadster after several years of delay. The statement led to conflict between Musk and Altman; however, it is clear that Musk is certain that the flying Roadster will soon make an appearance in the automotive scene.
Should Musk’s Roadster really take flight, Tesla will be rewriting the script on what is acceptable. However, the Roadster, with its shocking, never-before-seen feature, may take flight in some other way. Tesla fans are left wondering, can Elon Musk make history with the Tesla Roadster yet again?
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