Tesla Debuts Redesigned Roadster Electric Sports Car

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Tesla unveiled its redesigned Roadster electric sports car with a starting price of $200,000.

Tesla has revealed its redesigned Roadster electric sports car after years of delays following its initial 2017 prototype unveiling. The high-performance vehicle carries a starting price of $200,000 as automakers push luxury electric options. Deliveries for the vehicle were originally slated to begin years ago.

The backgroundTesla initially showed a prototype of the vehicle in 2017 with a planned delivery date in 2020.
The marketTraditional luxury brands like Jaguar and Bentley are also attempting to capture buyers who favor gasoline-powered performance.

Why it matters

Automakers are increasingly trying to convince wealthy buyers to trade traditional gasoline-powered luxury vehicles for high-end electric models. This launch tests consumer demand at the ultra-luxury tier of the electric vehicle market.

Timeline2

2017Tesla revealed a prototype of the Roadster and announced planned deliveries for 2020.
Oct 15Tesla debuted the redesigned Roadster electric sports car with a $200,000 starting price.

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$200,000starting price

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