Elon Musk – A flying car could see an unveiling ‘in a couple of months’

Los Angeles, CA – During a wide-ranging interview on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Elon Musk hinted at Tesla unveiling a prototype for its long-delayed Roadster, potentially featuring “crazy” technology that could include flying car capabilities, prompting speculation about the electric vehicle maker’s ambitious future amid financial pressures from the Trump administration’s tax credit cuts.

Musk, who has teased the Roadster since 2017, promised an event “in a couple months” that would be “unforgettable,” whether successful or not, while acknowledging the absence of flying cars as a symbol of stalled innovation.

Musk’s Tease of Flying Cars and Roadster Demo

Musk discussed the Roadster’s development, stating, “We’re getting close to demonstrating the prototype. And I think this will be… one thing I can guarantee is that this product demo will be unforgettable.”

When Rogan inquired about specifics, such as “retractable wings,” Musk replied, “Whether it’s good or bad, it will be unforgettable.” He reflected on Peter Thiel’s observation: “The future was supposed to have flying cars, but we don’t have flying cars,” adding that the unveiling “has a shot at being the most memorable product unveil ever.”

Musk cautioned, “We need to make sure that it works. Like, this is some crazy, crazy technology we got in this car. Crazy technology. Crazy crazy.”

The Roadster, first unveiled in 2017 as a high-performance EV with 0-60 mph acceleration in under 2 seconds and a 620-mile range, has faced repeated delays due to production challenges and Musk’s focus on Cybertruck and AI, per Tesla’s 2024 annual report.

Analysts speculate the “crazy” features could include SpaceX-inspired rocket boosters or eVTOL elements, aligning with Musk’s vision for autonomous air travel, as outlined in a 2023 TED Talk.

Tesla’s Q3 Earnings and Policy Headwinds

The podcast tease came shortly after Tesla’s October 22, Q3 earnings call, where the company reported record revenue of $25.18 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $24.9 billion, driven by 462,890 vehicle deliveries, per Tesla’s SEC filing.

However, profits fell short at $2.17 billion versus expectations of $2.45 billion, impacted by $500 million in tariff costs on Chinese components and a 40% drop in regulatory credit income to $739 million, as Trump’s July tariffs and EV tax credit elimination reduced demand.

The $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which expired September 30, under the *lOne Big Beautiful Bill Act, spurred a Q3 sales rush but is projected to cut 2025 deliveries by 15%. Rivals like Rivian and Lucid reported 20% sales drops in Q3 2025, as consumers delay purchases amid higher costs.

On X, Tesla fans like @TeslaBoom posted, “Musk’s Roadster demo will crush critics—flying cars incoming!” while skeptics like @EVRealist countered, “Another delay? Trump’s tax cuts killed EV sales.”

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Musk’s tease could boost Tesla’s stock, up 3% post-podcast, but delays have eroded investor confidence, with shares down 15% YTD 2025.

The Roadster, priced at $200,000, targets luxury buyers, but Q4 sales forecasts of 450,000 units face headwinds from credit loss.