Tesla reveals Roadster specs: 1 MW, 10-minute charging and a thruster version

Tesla has published specs for the new Roadster: an 800–1,000-volt architecture, two motors making 1 MW (~1,340 hp), a ~150 kWh pack with new 4680 cells and 15–85% charging in about 10 minutes. Four trims are planned — Standard, Performance, Thrust and Rocket with cold-gas thrusters; production starts in 2028, with a $50,000 deposit for Performance and $250,000 for Thrust.

• 1 MW (~1,340 hp) and ~960 lb-ft, higher trims exceed 1,032 lb-ft
• ~150 kWh pack with 4680 cells, 15–85% charge in about 10 minutes
• 0–60 mph in 0.81 s with thrusters engaged, 0.85 s for Thrust
• Rocket trim: 600 liters of gas, 10 nozzles, hover and flight, one seat