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Tesla’s next-generation Roadster comes to life in stunning new teaser

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The next-generation Tesla Roadster is yet to enter production, but the all-electric supercar is already capturing the interest and imagination of auto enthusiasts worldwide. Much of this interest stems from the Roadster’s potential, as it is a vehicle specifically designed — as Elon Musk put it — to “deliver a hardcore smackdown” to gasoline-powered cars.

Looking at the specs of the Roadster, it is evident that Tesla is dead serious about making the vehicle a class above the norm. Equipped with three electric motors, the all-electric supercar is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, accelerating all the way to a top speed of more than 250 mph. The vehicle is equipped with a very sizable 200 kWh battery pack as well, giving it a range of 620 miles per charge. Few gas-powered cars in the market today can hold a candle to these specs.

The next-generation Roadster’s upcoming disruption of the supercar industry was showcased in a brief teaser created by a Tesla enthusiast who goes by the name of The Yazuki. Uploaded on video sharing website Vimeo, the spec for the next-gen Roadster likened the vehicle to light, in the way that it is powerful and capable of breaking through barriers. The teaser featured a number of impressive shots of the Roadster, all of which highlight the supercar’s futuristic design. 

What really set the stage for the next-gen Roadster’s disruption is the vehicle’s features and price point. Being created by Tesla, the all-electric supercar is equipped with all the advanced tech that the company is known for, such as Autopilot and a special mode that optimizes the car for 0-60 launches (aptly named as “Plaid Mode,” in yet another reference to the movie Spaceballs). What’s particularly amazing, though, is that Tesla is aiming to offer all this performance for a starting price of $200,000. Other, more costly variants, including a rocket tech-equipped version dubbed as the “SpaceX package,” are set to be released later.

At $200,000, the next-generation Tesla Roadster will enter the market at a lower price point than mid-tier supercars like the McLaren 720S and the Ferrari 812 Superfast, both of which are priced closer to the ~$300,000 range. Performance-wise, though, the next-gen Roadster meets or exceeds the standards of halo vehicles like the McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerarri, and the Porsche 918 Spyder — all of which have earned their place in the echelons of the elite hypercar category.

The next-gen Roadster has already started influencing the supercar market. Christian von Koenigsegg, for one, credits the Roadster for pushing his company to create its best vehicle yet. During a segment on YouTube’s VINwiki channel earlier this year, professional driver Emile Bouret, who gave test rides on the Roadster during the vehicle’s unveiling, also commented on the skepticism surrounding the all-electric supercar.

“I love that I live in a world where all these cars exist. You have Koenigseggs and Paganis and Ferraris and Lamborghinis and McLarens and Porsches and Rimacs and Teslas. So, I know there’s a lot of hate out there, but I just don’t understand it. If you’re a car person, wouldn’t you root for everybody? Not because I’m working for them — partially because I’m working for them. I’m definitely rooting for them because the world will be a better place if that car does get built and it gets on the road because other people are gonna build cars to beat it — and we’re gonna win,” he said.

Watch the next-generation Roadster’s “A Tale of Light” spec in the video below.

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Simon is a reporter with a passion for electric cars and clean energy. Fascinated by the world envisioned by Elon Musk, he hopes to make it to Mars (at least as a tourist) someday.

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

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January 31, 2025

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

  • But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
  • This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
  • As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
  • For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States. 

FSD user’s tale:

  • As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
  • During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
  • In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous. 
  • “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
  • “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

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January 14, 2025

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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products. 

The video: 

  • Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver. 
  • The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
  • While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
  • Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Cool inside jokes: 

  • The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it. 
  • From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
  • The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
  • The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.

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Tesla releases Cybertruck metal key card—because why not?

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December 31, 2024

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Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?

Cybertruck keys:

  • The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card. 
  • The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key. 
  • As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.

The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:

  • Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
  • As per Tesla’s description of the item: 
  • “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
  • The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
  • In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
  • The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.

Tesla Cybertruck merch push:

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