Tesla Roadster Software Debuts With Jet Style Telemetry

Tesla's upcoming flagship sports car is entering the final phase of its development cycle, with the company releasing detailed software visuals on Friday afternoon. The release offers the first comprehensive look at the digital cockpit that will accompany the hardware unveiled in October.

The 34 second video posted to X details a touchscreen interface built around a 3D wireframe model of the car rather than a standard map view. The screen features a row of navigation tabs for Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate. A dedicated Track Mode screen displays live circuit maps, session lap times, and real time readings for brake and motor temperatures.

Specific tire pressure and temperature data for each wheel are also visible in this mode. Drivers can select from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes. The interface includes controls to adjust aero balance, brake balance, and disable stability and traction control. A status bar at the bottom of the screen displays the text Thruster 5,500 PSI next to a Boost Ready indicator.

This software feature links directly to the cold gas thruster hardware shown near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions of the vehicle use carbon overwrapped pressure vessels to generate this thrust. According to prior technical breakdowns, the Thrust model achieves 0 to 60 mph acceleration in under 0.9 seconds, while the Rocket model does so in under 0.59 seconds.

The base Performance model does not use thrusters, relying instead on a fan and ground sealing system for grip. The active wing and suction setups visible in the software align with previous analyses of the car's downforce generation. The interior layout departs from Tesla's current lineup, which typically centers the home page on a map. The company lists two smaller forward displays that accompany the main touchscreen.

Elon Musk stated at a recent event that production of the Roadster is scheduled to begin in 2028. Reservations are currently open with a payment of $50,000. The Thrust model is listed as a limited release, while the Rocket version is available on an invite only basis and is not yet approved for public road use. The company has not clarified if the Track Mode telemetry will appear in other models like the Model 3 Performance.

The vehicle is set to be displayed in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to 27. Sawyer Merritt noted that this event marks the first time the general public can view the car up close. The interface may undergo changes before deliveries begin, but the current software build provides a concrete look at the driver experience for the 2028 launch.