Tesla has officially opened reservation windows for its highly anticipated next-generation Roadster, allowing potential buyers in India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States to secure a spot for the vehicle. The reservation process, which requires significant initial deposits, applies to various configurations of the high-performance electric sports car. Despite the ongoing intake of payments, Tesla has clarified that these amounts are strictly reservation deposits and do not represent the final purchase price of the vehicle, which has yet to be disclosed.
For customers in India, the Performance variant of the Roadster is available for booking with an initial payment of Rs 5,01,000. Under the reservation agreement, a secondary payment of Rs 45,05,000 is required within 10 days of the initial booking to maintain the reservation status. The cost structure varies considerably across international markets, reflecting the company’s tiered approach to its high-end vehicle line-up.
In the United Arab Emirates, the reservation process for the Performance variant starts with a payment of Dh20,000, followed by a subsequent payment of Dh190,000 within 10 days. The more advanced Thrust version in the UAE demands a much higher commitment, requiring an initial payment of Dh20,000 followed by a substantial payment of Dh1 million within 10 days, bringing the total reservation deposit to approximately Dh1.02 million, or roughly Rs 2.64 crore.
The US market follows a similar tiered structure. A total reservation payment of $50,000—approximately Rs 47.45 lakh—is required for the Performance model. Those interested in the more advanced Thrust variant must provide a total deposit of $250,000, which is approximately Rs 2.37 crore. Customers in the US are initially required to pay $5,000, with the remaining balance due within the standard 10-day window.
Tesla has unveiled three distinct configurations of the Roadster: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket. The two-seater Performance model, marketed as "road ready," incorporates active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system designed to enhance handling and traction. The Thrust variant, intended for race conditions, features rear-mounted cold-gas thrusters, which Tesla claims can accelerate the car from 0 to 97 kmph in under one second. However, this performance metric remains unverified on any production vehicle.
The third variant, identified as the Rocket, is a single-seater described as "air ready" and is designed to utilize 10 cold-gas thrusters for airborne maneuvers. Access to the Rocket variant is restricted to invitation only, and there is no public reservation pricing currently available. Tesla has noted that this specific configuration is not currently approved for use on public roads and will not be released in every global region.
Despite these high-profile bookings, Tesla has not established a guaranteed delivery timeline. The company’s official reservation agreement explicitly states that features and hardware are still in development, meaning Tesla cannot confirm a final selling price or a specific date when customers will receive their vehicles. CEO Elon Musk recently showcased a prototype of the car at a facility in Texas, demonstrating its maneuverability using thrusters. While production is slated to begin in 2028, the company has not confirmed when the first deliveries will actually commence.
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