Will Tesla open U.S. reservations for the Roadster by 15 December 2026?

probability 80% deadline 2026-12-15 (59d left) Market

Posted 2026-10-16 — 60 days before the deadline, stated before the outcome.

Tesla is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that has periodically announced plans for a high-performance sports car model called the Roadster. The company's product launch timelines and reservation windows are frequently tracked by investors and automotive analysts.

The claim

Tesla will open U.S. reservations for the Roadster by 2026-12-15.

Reasoning trace

Roadster was unveiled on 2026-10-15 with Taiwan pre-orders opened simultaneously.
Tesla typically expands reservation books to its largest market after a reveal to capture demand.
U.S. customer interest and media attention following the flying-car debut create pressure to open domestic orders.
Tesla opens a U.S. Roadster reservation page before year-end.

Evidence so far

6 confirming · 0 denying signals · 3 verified · 2 broken assumptions. The evidence itself is part of the full dossier.

Probability history

Updated 2 times since mint (last on 2026-10-17) — 73% at mint → 80% today.

What to watch

milestone Tesla's investor relations or communications team issues a press release or social media announcement (e.g., via @Tesla or @elonmusk) explicitly stating that U.S. Roadster reservations are opening or will open imminently. observed
milestone Tesla publishes a public U.S. Roadster reservation page or configurator on tesla.com with a visible deposit or payment option observed
leading indicator Tesla announces or confirms via official channel (press release, investor call, or website notice) that U.S. Roadster reservations are open to customers observed

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