From EVwire · Simon Alvarez · · 1m 30s
Tesla Roadster Power Details Revealed
Tesla Roadster's 1 MW drive unit, battery pack, and retro-futuristic UI unveiled after October 15 event.
In brief
Tesla Roadster's 1 MW drive unit, battery pack, and retro-futuristic UI unveiled after October 15 event. Tesla's Roadster delivers 1 MW (~1,341 hp) with a 100 kWh battery and track-focused interface, starting production in 2028. Originally reported by EVwire.
Tesla Roadster Powertrain
Tesla's new Roadster packs a 1 MW (~1,341 hp) drive unit and high-voltage battery, one-third more powerful than the Model S Plaid with half the mass.
Battery Design Details
The battery splits into four bricks with snake-style cooling loops, using 4680 cells for high-discharge power and estimated at 100 kWh capacity.
Retro-Futuristic UI
The Roadster features a dark mode with red text and a light mode resembling the 2017 prototype's infotainment system.
Track Mode Features
Track Mode shows battery and motor temperatures, aero balance, brake balance, and a 'booster ready' status with thrust at 5,500 psi (~379 bar).
Easter Egg
Shifting into reverse displays a cartoon hedgehog meme on the backup camera screen.
Thrusters and Tanks
The Roadster uses all-electric actuators and carbon fiber pressure tanks with 10 perimeter-mounted nozzles for acceleration thrusters.
Reservation Conversion
Tesla automatically converted Roadster reservations to Performance trim with upgrade options for other trims.
Production Timeline
The Roadster is scheduled for production in 2028 after nearly nine years since its 2017 reveal.
What's Next
Tesla will start production of the Roadster in 2028 with Performance trim as the default configuration.
The bottom line
Tesla's Roadster delivers 1 MW (~1,341 hp) with a 100 kWh battery and track-focused interface, starting production in 2028.
