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Next-gen Tesla Roadster’s insane top speed sprint imagined in concept video
The next-generation Tesla Roadster may be dubbed by Elon Musk as the “dessert” to the company’s main course of EV offerings, but the all-electric supercar is still one of the most captivating vehicles that are poised to come out of the Silicon Valley based carmaker. With its insane performance and specs, the next generation Tesla Roadster is expected, as Musk noted during the vehicle’s unveiling, to be a hardcore smackdown to gasoline cars.
The next generation Roadster is capable of going from 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, and that’s just the base version of the vehicle. With its SpaceX Package, which utilizes cold gas thrusters similar to those used in the Falcon 9 rocket, estimates indicate that the Roadster could hit 60 mph in just 1.1 seconds. From there, it will be a straight sprint to a top speed of over 250 mph, as indicated by the CEO during the supercar’s unveiling back in late 2017.
The next generation Roadster has captured the imagination of the electric vehicle community, and this could be seen in the number of fan renders of the vehicle that has been posted to date. However, most of these concept videos and images focused largely on the supercar’s 0-60 mph launch. Renders and concept videos simulating a top speed run are still pretty rare. That is, of course, until now.
Concept artist Jordi Pau, who creates CGI automotive projects on his Instagram and YouTube channel, came up with such a video. For his next generation Tesla Roadster project, Pau opted to simulate a top speed run, or at least a 0-400 km/h (0-249 mph) sprint, for the all electric supercar. The result is a visually stunning and almost surreal video that features a sleek, futuristic car seemingly entering warp speed as it hit the 400 km/h mark in 19.88 seconds.
If the production Roadster’s 0-400 km/h performance is anywhere close to the vehicle depicted in Pau’s concept video, it could place the all electric supercar among the best cars that attempt 0-400 km/h top speed runs. Only the most extreme production vehicles in the auto industry attempt such feats, such as the Bugatti Chiron and the Koenigsegg Agera RS and Regera. Some of the most impressive 0-400 km/h runs so far have been achieved by the Chiron at 32.6 seconds, the Agera RS at 26.88 seconds, and the Regera at 22.87 seconds.
What is quite interesting is that the new Roadster’s production specs will be even more extreme than that of the vehicle’s already insane prototype. This was highlighted by Tesla Chief of Design Franz von Holzhausen during an appearance at the Ride the Lightning podcast. According to von Holzhausen, the Roadster’s production version will exceed the capabilities of the existing prototype “in every way.” That’s a strong statement considering that the next gen Roadster prototype was already frighteningly quick, and it all but increases the excitement for a vehicle that is designed to completely dominate gas cars in every relevant metric, full stop.
Watch a concept video of the next gen Roadster’s 0-400 km/h run below.
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Tesla officially publishes Q4 2025 vehicle delivery consensus
By releasing these numbers directly, Tesla establishes a clear, transparent benchmark ahead of its actual results.
Tesla has taken the rather unusual step of officially publishing its company-compiled Q4 2025 delivery consensus on the Investor Relations site. As per analyst estimates, Tesla is expected to deliver 422,850 vehicles and deploy 13.4 GWh of battery storage systems this Q4 2025.
By releasing these numbers directly, Tesla establishes a clear, transparent benchmark ahead of its actual results, making it harder for narratives to claim a “miss” based on outlier estimates.
Official consensus sets the record straight
Tesla’s IR press release detailed the consensus from 20 analysts for vehicle deliveries and 16 analysts for energy deployments. As per the release, full-year 2025 consensus delivery estimates come in at 1,640,752 vehicles, an 8.3% decline from 2025’s FY deliveries of 1,789,226 cars.
Tesla noted that while it “does not endorse any information, recommendations or conclusions made by the analysts,” its press release does provide a notable reference point. Analysts contributing to the company compiled consensus include Daiwa, DB, Wedbush, Oppenheimer, Canaccord, Baird, Wolfe, Exane, Goldman Sachs, RBC, Evercore ISI, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Jefferies, Needham, HSBC, Cantor Fitzgerald, and William Blair.
Tesla’s busy Q4 2025
Tesla seems to be pushing hard to deliver as many vehicles as possible before the end of 2025, despite the company’s future seemingly being determined not by vehicle deliveries, but FSD and Optimus’ rollout and ramp. Still, reports from countries such as China are optimistic, with posts on social media hinting that Tesla’s delivery centers in the country are appearing packed as the final weeks of 2025 unfold.
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are also still performing well in China’s premium EV segment. Based on data from January to November, the Model Y took China’s number one spot in the RMB 200,000-RMB 300,000 segment for electric vehicles, selling 359,463 units. The Model 3 sedan took third place, selling 172,392. This is quite impressive considering that both the Model Y and Model 3 command a premium compared to their domestic rivals.
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Tesla’s Elon Musk accepts invitation to Israel’s Smart Transportation Conference
The announcement was shared by the Israeli Prime Minister in a post on social media platform X.
Elon Musk has reportedly accepted an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to participate in the country’s Smart Transportation Conference in March 2026.
The announcement was shared by the Israeli Prime Minister in a post on social media platform X.
A call and an invitation
Netanyahu posted on X about Musk, stating in Hebrew: “Last night, I held a joint conference call from Florida with entrepreneur Elon Musk, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, and the head of the National AI Headquarters, Erez Askal. In the framework of the conversation, Musk responded to my invitation and Minister Regev’s invitation to participate in the Smart Transportation Conference that will be held in March.”
Netanyahu added that he and Musk discussed continuing initiatives such as the promotion of autonomous vehicle laws and the boosting of AI technologies in Israel. This, according to the Prime Minister, is aimed at making the country a global leader in emerging technologies.
“Additionally, we discussed the continuation of collaborations with Tesla and the promotion of the law pertaining to autonomous vehicles. I spoke at length with Musk about promoting and developing artificial intelligence technologies in Israel, and I said in our conversation: We intend to catapult Israel and turn it into a global leader in the field, just as we did in cyber and other technologies,” Netanyahu added.
Tesla FSD’s upcoming rollout in Israel
Elon Musk’s upcoming conference appearance in Israel could hint at Tesla’s upcoming rollout of FSD and its Robotaxi service in the country. Previous reports have hinted that FSD is nearing regulatory approval in Israel, following strong advocacy from local owners and direct intervention from the government.
Nearly 1,000 Tesla drivers petitioned authorities, highlighting FSD’s potential to enhance road safety. Transport and Road Safety Minister Miri Regev responded positively on X, writing “I’ve received the many referrals from Tesla drivers in Israel! Tesla drivers? Soon you won’t need to hold the steering wheel.”
Minister Regev has instructed the ministry’s Director-General to accelerate the approval process, including necessary tests. A dedicated working group, led by Moshe Ben-Zaken, is also coordinating with regulatory and safety agencies to meet international standards.
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Tesla China delivery centers look packed as 2025 comes to a close
Needless to say, it appears that Tesla China seems intent on ending 2025 on a strong note.
Tesla’s delivery centers in China seem to be absolutely packed as the final days of 2025 wind down, with photos on social media showing delivery locations being filled wall-to-wall with vehicles waiting for their new owners.
Needless to say, it appears that Tesla China seems intent on ending 2025 on a strong note.
Full delivery center hints at year-end demand surge
A recent image from a Chinese delivery center posted by industry watcher @Tslachan on X revealed rows upon rows of freshly prepared Model Y and Model 3 units, some of which were adorned with red bows and teddy bears. Some customers also seem to be looking over their vehicles with Tesla delivery staff.
The images hint at a strong year-end push to clear inventory and deliver as many vehicles as possible. Interestingly enough, several Model Y L vehicles could be seen in the photos, hinting at the demand for the extended wheelbase-six seat variant of the best-selling all-electric crossover.
Strong demand in China
Consumer demand for the Model Y and Model 3 in China seems to be quite notable. This could be inferred from the estimated delivery dates for the Model 3 and Model Y, which have been extended to February 2026 for several variants. Apart from this, the Model Y and Model 3 also continue to rank well in China’s premium EV segment.
From January to November alone, the Model Y took China’s number one spot in the RMB 200,000-RMB 300,000 segment for electric vehicles, selling 359,463 units. The Model 3 sedan took third place, selling 172,392. This is quite impressive considering that both the Model Y and Model 3 are still priced at a premium compared to some of their rivals, such as the Xiaomi SU7 and YU7.
With delivery centers in December being quite busy, it does seem like Tesla China will end the year on a strong note once more.
Tesla officially publishes Q4 2025 vehicle delivery consensus
Tesla’s Elon Musk accepts invitation to Israel’s Smart Transportation Conference
