Tesla's reveal event for its second-generation Roadster is underway at SpaceX's rocket test facility in McGregor, Texas. The venue belongs to Tesla's sister company, and the presentation began after weather pushed the event back by two weeks.
The event centers on the second generation of Tesla's sports car, a nameplate that has been part of the company's story for two decades. The original Tesla Roadster debuted about 20 years ago, and nine years ago Elon Musk announced that Tesla was building a second-generation version. Much has happened in the years since: the Roadster 2.0 concept was revealed, the "Starman" mannequin was launched into space, and two U.S. presidents have been elected — a span that underscores how long the successor has been awaited.
Ahead of the event, Musk said attendees would see "some crazy stuff," setting high expectations. The open question hanging over the night is whether the unveiling proves a prelude to another decade of broken promises, or whether a car finally appears this time.
The item is a developing story that is being updated throughout the evening as the live event proceeds. No specifications, pricing, production timing or performance figures for the Roadster have been disclosed in the material available so far.