# Elon Musk's Flying Tesla Roadster

> Elon Musk unveils flying Tesla Roadster to signal Tesla's end as car company.
- Title: Elon Musk's Flying Tesla Roadster · Slate Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk unveils flying Tesla Roadster to signal Tesla's end as car company. Tesla will merge with SpaceX to focus on Cybercabs and Optimus robots after…
- Keywords: elon musk, tesla, spacex, cybercab, optimus, flying car, roadster, tesla spacex merger, musk, electric vehicles, tesla cars, space x
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/technology/2026/10/tesla-spacex-elon-musk-flying-car.html?via=rss
- Author: Matthew DeBord
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:52:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, tesla, spacex, cybercab, optimus, flying car, roadster, tesla spacex merger, musk, electric vehicles, tesla cars, space x
## Elon Musk's flying car reveal
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new Roadster, a flying car prototype, at a Texas event.

> What you see with your eyes, you will not believe!
## Roadster's limited flight capability
The Roadster can briefly elevate using SpaceX-designed gas thrusters but cannot sustain flight.
## Tesla's shift to Cybercab
Tesla will end manual car production to focus on Cybercab autonomous vehicles.
## Optimus robots and market goals
Optimus humanoid robots will push Tesla's market cap to $25 trillion with $30,000 each.
## Tesla's financial challenges
Tesla generated $95 billion revenue in 2025 with 1.6 million manually drivable vehicles.
## Profit margin decline
Tesla's profit margins are shrinking due to competition and loss of federal tax credits.
## Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation
Barclays analyst Dan Levy suggests Tesla-SpaceX merger is almost a done deal.
## Merger benefits
SpaceX would cover Cybercab production costs and data center construction through merger.
## Roadster pricing and availability
Roadster Performance trim costs $50,000 with Thrust at $250,000 and Rocket at unknown invite-only price.
## End of Tesla as car company
Tesla will end manual car production after 2025 to merge with SpaceX.
## Key takeaway

Tesla will merge with SpaceX to focus on Cybercabs and Optimus robots after ending manual car production.