After the Roadster Takes Flight: Tesla's Halo and Its Cost

Tesla held a launch event in Texas for its next-generation Roadster, demonstrating a vehicle driving inverted up a ramp, spinning through the air, and jumping over five Tesla cars, with thruster technology from SpaceX. The Roadster was announced in three versions: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket. In the US market, the two versions open for reservation require intent deposits of $50,000 and $250,000 respectively, while the Rocket is invitation-only for reservations.