Tesla's flying Roadster fine print: 3 caveats to know before reserving

Tesla unveiled a new flying Roadster with thruster-powered variants, but its reservation agreement contains significant caveats. The company cannot guarantee delivery, final pricing is unconfirmed, and the legality of the rocket-powered versions for public roads remains unclear. The Roadster comes in Performance, Thrust, and Rocket variants, with reservation fees up to $250,000. Tesla states the fees are estimates, as final prices will be set closer to production. The Rocket version is invite-only and not approved for public road use, while the Thrust variant is described as "race ready." The agreement notes the vehicle is still under development, echoing the 2017 Roadster that never entered production after years of delays. That earlier model led some reservation holders, including Sam Altman and Marques Brownlee, to cancel their orders after waiting nearly a decade.