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Elon Musk says the Roadster will be the only manually driven car that Tesla makes long-term. 🏎️💨
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Roadster positioning as a manual-drive halo car signals brand strategy, not near-term volume.
Halo product, minimal near-term revenue
CATALYST TO WATCH
2028 production start and pricing
MAIN RISK
Deposit terms may deter buyers
FULL DISPATCH
Tesla has not put an official price tag on the EV, but is set to start production by 2028. And if you're interested in buying the car, you'll need a $5,000 initial deposit, followed by a $45,000 wire transfer due within 10 days of the initial deposit. 💵
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
SUBJECTTesla · TSLA
04 RECEIPTS
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