Tesla's reveal of its second-generation Roadster is underway at a rocket test facility belonging to SpaceX, its sister company, in McGregor, Texas. The event had been delayed roughly two weeks by weather before getting started.
The original Roadster debuted about 20 years ago, and nine years ago Elon Musk announced that Tesla would build a second-generation version of the sports car. In the years since, the Roadster 2.0 concept has been tied to one of Musk's most memorable stunts: a mannequin nicknamed Starman launched into space inside the car. As the announcement itself framed the wait, two U.S. presidents have been elected since then.
A long-delayed unveiling
Musk has promised the evening would include "crazy stuff," without specifying what Tesla plans to show. The company has not yet confirmed production specifications, timing or pricing for the car, leaving the shape of any finished vehicle an open question.
That gap between a concept and a production car is the pivot of the event. The unveiling could prove to be a prelude to a further wait, or it could be the moment a deliverable car finally appears.
Tesla's presentation is being covered as a developing story, with updates expected through the evening as the event unfolds.