{"id":2594,"date":"2026-09-15T17:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T17:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:48:07","slug":"the-difference-between-the-tesla-roadster-october-1st-unveiling-and-release-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/","title":{"rendered":"The difference between the Tesla Roadster October 1st unveiling and release schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Tesla Roadster has received a release date again after nine years, but will we really be able to buy the car on October 1st? To start with the conclusion, this date is not the launch date or customer delivery date, but rather a schedule to unveil the new Roadster, and it must be distinguished from the date when production and sales begin.<\/p>\n<p>On September 12, 2026, Tesla posted a countdown to October 1 along with the phrase &quot;Go for launch&quot; on its official website. As the Roadster returns to the stage after its initial unveiling in 2017 with a target delivery date of 2020, mass production and customer delivery plans will be more important criteria for judgment this time than the vehicle&#039;s performance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-243.png\" alt=\"Why You Need to Check the Start of Mass Production and Country-Specific Customer Delivery Plans at the Roadster Unveiling Event on the 1st\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/#10%EC%9B%94_1%EC%9D%BC%EC%9D%80_%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%9C%EC%9D%BC_%EC%B6%9C%EC%8B%9C%EC%9D%BC%EA%B3%BC%EB%8A%94_%EB%8B%A4%EB%A6%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >October 1st is the announcement date, not the release date.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/#2017%EB%85%84_%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%9C_%EB%92%A4_9%EB%85%84%EC%9D%B4_%EA%B1%B8%EB%A6%B0_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\" >The reason it took 9 years after its release in 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/#%EA%B3%BC%EA%B1%B0%EC%9D%98_%EB%A1%9C%EB%93%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%EC%99%80_%EC%9D%B4%EB%B2%88_%EC%96%91%EC%82%B0%EC%B0%A8%EB%A5%BC_%EA%B5%AC%EB%B6%84%ED%95%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\" >The reason why past roadsters and this production car should be distinguished<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/#%EC%98%88%EC%95%BD%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80_%EA%B5%AD%EB%82%B4_%EA%B5%AC%EB%A7%A4%EC%9E%90%EA%B0%80_%EB%B3%BC_%ED%95%AD%EB%AA%A9\" >Items to view by pre-order holders and domestic buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%ac%eb%9d%bc-%eb%a1%9c%eb%93%9c%ec%8a%a4%ed%84%b0-10%ec%9b%94-1%ec%9d%bc-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c%ec%99%80-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c-%ec%9d%bc%ec%a0%95%ec%9d%98-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4\/#%EA%B0%80%EC%86%8D_%EC%88%98%EC%B9%98%EB%B3%B4%EB%8B%A4_%EC%A3%BC%ED%96%89_%EC%99%84%EC%84%B1%EB%8F%84%EA%B0%80_%EC%A4%91%EC%9A%94%ED%95%B4%EC%A7%84_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\" >Why driving performance has become more important than acceleration figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10%EC%9B%94_1%EC%9D%BC%EC%9D%80_%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%9C%EC%9D%BC_%EC%B6%9C%EC%8B%9C%EC%9D%BC%EA%B3%BC%EB%8A%94_%EB%8B%A4%EB%A6%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span>October 1st is the announcement date, not the release date.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-238.png\" alt=\"Differences between the new Tesla Roadster unveiling event on October 1, 2026, and the production, sales, and customer delivery schedule\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>October 1, 2026, is the scheduled event to unveil the new Tesla Roadster. While the vehicle&#039;s final design, performance, and production technology may be revealed, <strong>This does not mean that factory production or customer deliveries will begin on the day of the public unveiling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the automotive industry, unveiling, pre-ordering, production, sales, and delivery are distinct stages. Buyers can only calculate the end of their wait once the actual production start date and the point at which the vehicle is handed over to the customer are presented following the October 1st event.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>October 1st is the &#039;Day to Show the Car,&#039; not the schedule announced as the &#039;Day to Receive the Car.&#039;.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Currently, domestic sales prices and delivery dates have not been disclosed to Korean buyers either. Since domestic certification procedures and supply sequences by country proceed separately, the structure does not allow for an immediate delivery date to Korea even once production begins overseas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2017%EB%85%84_%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%9C_%EB%92%A4_9%EB%85%84%EC%9D%B4_%EA%B1%B8%EB%A6%B0_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\"><\/span>The reason it took 9 years after its release in 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-239.png\" alt=\"The Tesla Roadster, set for a re-release in 2026 following supply chain issues and changes in targets after its initial unveiling in [year].\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The new Roadster was first unveiled in 2017, and at the time, Tesla set a target of customer deliveries in 2020. However, in 2021, global supply chain bottlenecks shook overall automotive production, and production targets continued to change thereafter.<\/p>\n<p>Although a 2025 shipment target was mentioned in 2024, it did not lead to actual customer deliveries. Therefore, looking at the period as of September 15, 2026, this announcement is not merely an event where a new date was added. <strong>A situation where a specific release date has been presented again for the first time after repeated schedule changes.<\/strong>It is close to.<\/p>\n<p>However, the expression &quot;9 years&quot; refers to the period from the initial reveal in 2017 to the announcement of the re-release in October 2026. This does not mean that all reservation holders waited the same 9 years, and the reservation retention period and the actual waiting period may vary from person to person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EA%B3%BC%EA%B1%B0%EC%9D%98_%EB%A1%9C%EB%93%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%EC%99%80_%EC%9D%B4%EB%B2%88_%EC%96%91%EC%82%B0%EC%B0%A8%EB%A5%BC_%EA%B5%AC%EB%B6%84%ED%95%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\"><\/span>The reason why past roadsters and this production car should be distinguished<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-240.png\" alt=\"An image showing the comparison of the target figures announced in 2020 and the Roadster performance and range on the official page for 2026.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>When it was announced in 2017, the Roadster garnered attention for its target figures: 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, a top speed of over 250 mph, and a range of 620 miles. At the time, the base model was priced at $200,000, while the initial 1,000 Founders Series units were reportedly priced at $250,000.<\/p>\n<p>These figures and prices are based on announcements from 2017. They cannot be used as the prices or final specifications for actual vehicles to be sold in 2026, and sales information on how the base model and optional features are divided has not yet been finalized.<\/p>\n<p>The target figures currently displayed on the official page mention 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.1 seconds, a top speed of over 400 km\/h, and a driving range of 1,000 km. However, <strong>The target performance and final production vehicle specifications displayed on the page are not the same concept.<\/strong>, the scope of application to the actual sales model must be distinguished at the public event.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%98%88%EC%95%BD%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80_%EA%B5%AD%EB%82%B4_%EA%B5%AC%EB%A7%A4%EC%9E%90%EA%B0%80_%EB%B3%BC_%ED%95%AD%EB%AA%A9\"><\/span>Items to view by pre-order holders and domestic buyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-241.png\" alt=\"Guide to Contract Terms for Tesla Roadster Reservations and Price, Certification, and Service Items for Domestic Buyers\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you paid a deposit a long time ago, you should examine the contract terms before the vehicle reveal. While the deposit for the 2017 base model was reported to be $50,000 and around 70 million won was discussed domestically, this does not mean that these amounts are the same as the terms of the final purchase contract in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether the deposit is transferred and whether the existing contract terms are maintained<\/strong>This is just as important as the vehicle price. You need to clarify the final sales price, optional features, and how the deposit is reflected in the vehicle payment to calculate the actual budget required.<\/p>\n<p>Domestic buyers must also consider the availability of sales in Korea, the domestic certification schedule, and the scope of warranty and service support. For high-performance electric vehicles, the cost difference becomes significantly more apparent when operating the vehicle in daily life, once accessibility to service centers, parts availability, and charging infrastructure are established, rather than at the moment of ordering.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that a pre-order menu is displayed on Tesla&#039;s official Korean page is separate from the actual customer delivery schedule. You should not interpret the mere indication that reservations are available as a predetermined domestic launch date or delivery order.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EA%B0%80%EC%86%8D_%EC%88%98%EC%B9%98%EB%B3%B4%EB%8B%A4_%EC%A3%BC%ED%96%89_%EC%99%84%EC%84%B1%EB%8F%84%EA%B0%80_%EC%A4%91%EC%9A%94%ED%95%B4%EC%A7%84_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\"><\/span>Why driving performance has become more important than acceleration figures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-242.png\" alt=\"A look at examining battery thermal management and the completeness of braking, steering, and driving performance rather than the Tesla Roadster&#039;s acceleration records.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>In 2017, 0 to 100 km\/h acceleration and top speed were key figures that created the overwhelming image of electric sports cars. Now that there are many high-performance electric vehicles, maintaining battery thermal management during repeated acceleration and ensuring stable braking performance are more realistic evaluation criteria than a single record.<\/p>\n<p>Satisfaction as a sports car depends on how the body moves in corners, whether the driver&#039;s desired sensation is conveyed to the brake pedal, and whether the steering response is natural. The seating position, steering wheel and pedal layout, and interior finish are also difficult to overlook when comparing it to conventional sports cars like Porsche or Ferrari.<\/p>\n<p>Even if technologies like cold gas thrusters or cold gas thrusters are mentioned at public events, you need to distinguish between demonstration technologies and equipment that comes standard on actual customer vehicles. <strong>The true marketability of a roadster is determined by the configuration and usability of the vehicle that the average customer will purchase, rather than by dramatic technological introductions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the key thing to look at on October 1st is not just a single flashy number. We must examine the mass production start date, customer delivery plans, supply order by country, and whether final prices and options are presented together to determine if this announcement leads to an actual launch.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>division<\/th>\n<th>Based on 2017 announcements<\/th>\n<th>Goals presented along with the announcement of a 2026 release<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Acceleration performance<\/td>\n<td>0\u219260mph 1.9 seconds<\/td>\n<td>0\u2192100km\/h 2.1 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top speed<\/td>\n<td>over 250 mph<\/td>\n<td>400km\/h or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mileage<\/td>\n<td>620 miles<\/td>\n<td>1,000km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>price<\/td>\n<td>$200,000 for the base model<\/td>\n<td>2026 sales price undisclosed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"post-hashtags\"># Tesla Roadster # Tesla Roadster Reveal Date # Tesla Roadster Launch Schedule # Tesla Roadster October 1st # Tesla Roadster Launch Date # Tesla Roadster Reservation # Tesla Roadster Price # Tesla Electric Sports Car # Tesla New Car News # Tesla Roadster 9-Year Wait<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tesla Roadster has received a launch date again after nine years, but does that mean we can really buy the car on October 1st? To start with the conclusion, this date is not the release or customer delivery date, but rather the schedule for unveiling the new Roadster, and it should be distinguished from the date when production and sales begin. 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