TSLA Stock Gains as Tesla Hints at Roadster Surprise
TLDR
- TSLA stock gained 0.3% overnight and is up about 4% this week ahead of Tesla’s October 1 Roadster unveiling.
- Tesla’s latest Roadster teaser sparked fresh speculation about possible SpaceX-linked technology and a redesigned front light bar.
- Tesla has not confirmed new Roadster specifications, pricing, or delivery timing.
- Tesla launched high-volume Semi production at its 1.8-million-square-foot Nevada factory, with capacity for 50,000 trucks annually.
- Elon Musk said the Semi could gain self-driving features soon, while Tesla says its Megacharger can restore 60% of range in 30 minutes.
Tesla shares edged 0.3% higher overnight heading into Friday as investors watched two product developments. TSLA stock has gained about 4% this week, putting it on course for its strongest weekly advance in more than a month. The move followed a mixed week in which product updates kept Tesla in focus.
Tesla released a short Roadster teaser before its October 1 unveiling. The clip showed industrial doors opening onto a dark scene, but Tesla gave no new price, delivery date, or technical specifications. The Roadster event will come before Tesla releases its quarterly vehicle delivery figures.
TSLA Stock Watches Roadster Reveal
Tesla investors focused on details visible in the teaser. Some online observers said the clip appeared to show part of a SpaceX logo and a front light bar. Interest has also grown after Tesla recently resumed Roadster reservations ahead of the scheduled unveiling.
Musk has discussed a Roadster version using cold-gas thrusters linked to SpaceX technology. Tesla has not confirmed what the logo means. The company first showed the Roadster in 2017 and once targeted 2020 deliveries, while its latest capacity update still listed the car in development.
Tesla Starts High-Volume Semi Production
Tesla also launched high-volume Semi production at its dedicated 1.8-million-square-foot factory in Sparks, Nevada. The company says the plant can build 50,000 trucks annually. The production push follows other recent developments, including Tesla securing its first Fitch BBB credit rating this week.
Musk said the Semi can carry heavy loads over long distances and recharge through Tesla’s Megacharger system. He also said self-driving features would arrive in the near future. Tesla says the truck uses its in-house 4680 battery cells and can recover up to 60% of range in 30 minutes.
Roadster and Semi Add to Tesla Schedule
Tesla says customer deliveries of the Semi are starting as production rises. Musk said electricity costs less per mile than diesel under Tesla’s operating assumptions. The launch comes as investors also track the company’s latest Cybercab production progress and other vehicle programs.
Tesla has not disclosed how many Semi trucks it expects to deliver this year. Musk said the order waiting list was already large and encouraged more customers to place orders. With the Roadster reveal scheduled for October 1, TSLA stock traders now have another product event to follow alongside the Semi production ramp.