Imagine being stuck in traffic and watching the car next to you suddenly fly over everyone. It sounds like something from a movie, but Elon Musk is making it reality. On October 15, Tesla showed off its new Roadster at a SpaceX facility in Texas. The car jumped into the air, flipped and landed, leaving people wondering if flying cars could actually be the future.
“Elon Musk is actually a genius. The fact that he made a car that can basically fly is insane. I would definitely want one,” said senior Carlotta Beltran.
Besides its ability to jump into the air, the Roadster is expected to be extremely fast. Musk has claimed it could go from zero to 60 mph in less than one second. But a car like this definitely won’t be cheap. The price could be over $200,000, compared to around $40,000 for a regular Tesla Model 3. Tesla hopes to begin production in 2028, and people interested in buying one can check Tesla’s website for reservation details.
“Imagine showing up to school in that car. I feel like everyone would stop what they’re doing just to look at it,” said senior Nicholas Figueroa.
Since the Roadster was shown in Texas, some people might wonder if that’s where it will be sold. However, Tesla hasn’t announced which state will receive the first deliveries. Another thing that caught people’s attention was the huge cloud of white smoke coming from the car. It was caused by the compressed air system used to help lift and control the vehicle. Whether the finished Roadster will create the same cloud every time is still unknown.
“I think it’s really cool because I’ve never seen anything like it. I would love to experience what it feels like to be inside,” said senior Nina Rumie.
There are still questions about safety and whether the flying features will be allowed on public roads. For now, the Roadster isn’t available to drive home, but it’s definitely getting people talking. If Tesla pulls this off, sitting in traffic might eventually become a thing of the past.
A silhouette of Elon Musk and the Tesla logo are seen in this illustration created on June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration (REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Dado Ruvic)
