It's official: Tesla is launching a new Roadster in four years - The Verge
The original Roadster, a highly modified version of the small, lightweight Lotus Elise, was Tesla's first production vehicle revealed in 2006 — long before today's Model S sedan. (On the call, Elon Musk confirmed in response to a question that the new Roadster will be an all-new car. ) Over the years, that first model has largely fallen by the wayside — it was always intended to be a niche vehicle — though the company has continued to support it, most recently with a "Roadster 3. 0" upgrade that improves performance and range. The next Roadster is big news, though, because it'll help round out Tesla's lineup: in addition to the Model S, the Model X SUV is launching in the next few months, followed by a portfolio of lower-cost Model 3 vehicles that Musk and company are... Source: www.theverge.com
