Did Tesla pull off an April Fool’s joke?
- Published on 18/03/2026 6:49
Originally announced for April 1st, the demonstration of the Tesla Roadster has been postponed. A habit that is starting to feel like a strategy.
At Tesla, the timeline seems to be an elastic concept. The latest example: the highly anticipated next-generation Roadster, whose public demonstration, once promised for April 1st, is now pushed back to “hopefully, next month”… An announcement by Elon Musk, true to form, mentioning a “next-level banger” with little more detail.
It’s hard not to smile. Not so much because of the slight delay, which is quite common in the industry, but because of the symbolism: April 1st, a perfect date for a fish, that Tesla seems to have inadvertently embodied. This next-generation Roadster has evolved over the years into something of an electric mirage.
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Because the promises are spectacular: 0 to 100 km/h in 1 second and a bit, over 400 km/h at top speed, and up to 1,000 km of range. Since then, some wild announcements have even followed, including a “SpaceX” booster pack! A technical spec sheet that now flirts more with science fiction than with classic automotive marketing.
Yet, behind the scenes, some signs suggest that the project is actually moving forward. Recent filings with the U.S. Patent Office hint at a design nearing finalization, while innovations like a composite monoblock seat demonstrate a consistently ambitious technical approach.
However, the credibility of the timeline continues to erode. Production is now not expected before 2027, nearly ten years after the first reservation deposits. Some customers have still paid a deposit of $50,000 without knowing the final price, the delivery date… and even the car’s design!
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Ultimately, this Roadster may no longer be just a car. It has become a symbol: that of a brand capable of pushing technological boundaries, but also those of its customers’ patience.
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla foire son poisson d’avril ?" in French.
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