Tesla postpones Roadster reveal to Oct. 15 because of severe weather forecast

The useful part

We are sure that this is bringing back PTSD for some Tesla fans, and we know it is not ideal, but this also reveals some things about the event. Tesla said that this can only be held outdoors, meaning it bodes well for the rumors that the vehicle could potentially hover. Tesla Roadster is available for order once again following brief hold The Roadster event has been long-awaited, and it is unfortunate that the weather is going to keep us all waiting a little bit longer.

How it works

• In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions.
• 🚨 The design uses electrically driven ducted fans, typically shown as a row of four at the rear, powered by the vehicle's high-voltage battery.
• An underbody inlet between the rear wheels feeds a duct that rises to a wide outlet in the diffuser.
• The Brabham BT46B was banned in F1 competition for using a similar fan design and being labeled as too effective.
• that a patent is not a production part, and packaging four fans in a rear diffuser, managing noise, and potential debris are all things Tesla must consider.

What to take from it

Tesla owner Spencer (@scotsrule08) posted on Monday that the feature "worked flawlessly," saying FSD reengaged itself just as he was about to hit a curb. Additional details to follow." Roadster event update We've been tracking the weather closely with local meteorologists, but given the severe conditions predicted & because this event can only be held outdoors, we've made the difficult decision to reschedule. Featured Tesla Tesla Roadster Joey Klender Joey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019.

Example or evidence

• Additionally, many showrooms are either completely empty or void of all but just one demo unit within the buildings themselves in an effort to bolster what could be one of Tesla's best quarters in vehicle...
• Continue Reading Lifestyle Watch Tesla's "guardian angel" FSD feature take over for collision evasion Published 17 hours ago on September 28, 2026 By Gene Tesla's Automatic Collision Evasion feature can be...
• Interestingly, it comes two weeks before the Roadster event, which was delayed due to unfavorable weather on Thursday, which could cause issues, as Tesla revealed the event must be held outdoors.
• Instant motor torque is useless if the tires cannot plant that force, and conventional wings and underbody tunnels generate downforce only when air is already rushing past the car.

Details worth keeping

Additional details to… — Tesla (@Tesla) September 28, 2026 Advertisement. You can get in touch with joey at joey@teslarati.com. The hardware outlined in the patent is a ducted-fan package that is placed into the rear of the vehicle.

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