# Tesla Unveils Flying Car, Social Media Baffled

> Elon Musk's flying Tesla Roadster demo sparks social media confusion over safety and reality.
- Title: Tesla Unveils Flying Car, Social Media Baffled · Dailymail
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- Published: 2026-10-16T09:44:44+00:00
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## Tesla Unveils Flying Car
Elon Musk demonstrated a Tesla Roadster that flew at a SpaceX event in McGregor, Texas.

> Flying cars are real… It's got altitude controls, thrusters and main thrusters in the rear. So it can basically fly like a rocket, it can do rolls, crazy gymnastics.
## Social Media Reaction
Tech blogger Marques Brownlee questioned if the stunt was a prank, joking car insurance companies would 's*** themselves'.

> This is a prank, right?
## Demonstration Details
The Roadster flipped upside down on a ramp, launched into the air, and landed safely in a cloud of smoke.
## Performance Claims
Tesla says the Roadster can accelerate from 0, 60 mph in 0.81 seconds and reach 230mph with a top speed of 230mph.
## Safety Concerns
Tech fans questioned if flying cars would be safe, joking about coffee and bags getting thrown from the car.

> Imagine pushing the wrong button and your car does this.
## Musk's Past Claims
Musk previously said flying cars would never take off, but now claims they will be available by 2028.

> It's difficult to imagine the flying car becoming a scalable solution.
## Reserve Options
Customers can pay $50,000 for a 'performance' model or $250,000 for a 'thrust' augment with acceleration thrusters.
## Tech Elites Respond
Google's Demis Hassabis and CEO Sundar Pichai praised Musk's innovation, comparing it to Blade Runner 2049.

> Huge congrats @elonmusk! Incredible work, Blade Runner cars here we come...
## Public Reaction
Social media users joked about using the flying car to skip traffic or escape heists, with many calling it 'speechless'.

> Absolutely speechless. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd live to see the day where we had a flying car.
## Musk's 2028 Target
Musk aims to begin production of the flying Tesla Roadster by 2028, though some features may not be legal in all countries.

> I'm not sure it's necessarily legal in all jurisdictions, but there will be such a car that someone can own.
## Historical Context
Musk first teased flying cars in 2018 with a 'SpaceX package' for the Roadster using cold-air thrusters.

> Obviously, I like flying things, but it's difficult to imagine the flying car becoming a scalable solution.
## Safety Warnings
Musk warned that flying cars could cause falling debris, potentially leading to serious injuries.

> If somebody doesn't maintain their flying car, it could drop a hubcap and guillotine you.
## What Happens Next
Tesla will begin selling flying cars by 2028, but social media remains skeptical about their practicality and safety.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk demonstrated a Tesla Roadster that flew, but social media questioned its safety and practicality, joking insurance companies would 's*** themselves'.