Tesla 'Cannot Guarantee' Roadster Reservation Holders Will Ever Get a Car

Tesla is taking up to $250,000 in reservations for its second-generation Roadster while explicitly stating in the reservation agreement that it "cannot guarantee" when or if customers will actually receive their vehicles. The company estimates production will begin in 2028, though it has a history of delays and never delivered the original modern Roadster despite collecting deposits, and pricing remains an estimate subject to change. The only consumer protection is that reservations are fully refundable and not subject to resale restrictions.